Director, Advanced Practice Provider Services

McKesson; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Director of Advanced Practice Provider Services to lead APP strategy across The US Oncology Network. You will align APP objectives with practice visions, drive innovative care models, and collaborate with McKesson and USON leadership to optimize APP integration and value.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in APP leadership in oncology, Master’s/Doctorate in Nursing or PA Studies, and NB licenses. Occasional travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of APP professional experience with leadership in oncology.
• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing or PA Studies; National Board Certification and Licensure.
• Proven ability to develop and implement clinical and business models supporting providers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational growth, development, and implementation of APP models across The Network.
• Drive strategic APP growth and development, including recruitment, retention, and cross-team collaboration.
• Partner with Practice leadership to align APP goals with practice strategies and financial objectives.
• Demonstrate APP value through multi-disciplinary care and improved patient outcomes.
• Travel up to 25% to client sites and internal meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Oncology knowledge

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing or PA Studies

National Board Certification and Licensure

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

The Director, Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Services provides leadership, direction, and resource stewardship to The US Oncology Network (The Network) and is responsible for aligning APP objectives with The Network's affiliated practices' vision and strategy.

The Director of APP Services works collaboratively with The Network practices, leadership, and McKesson/USON leadership to implement processes and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality comprehensive patient care. He/she has responsibility for leading and further developing Network strategy for optimally positioning APPs within new and innovative models of care that increase the value equation for clinical care delivery across all geographies, specialties, and care sites. Provides leadership and direction to internal McKesson, as well as affiliated practice leadership teams for developing and implementing pioneering methods to achieve Network goals through high-performing care teams, enhanced APP integration of APPs, and optimization of APP care operations.

The ideal candidate will identify and execute on a variety of operational and strategic initiatives that optimize the support of The Network practices with three primary goals: 1) strengthening the operational and financial performance of the practices through APP integration 2) further developing operational and financial frameworks that position The Network as a preferred employer of APPs practicing in community oncology/surgery setting and 3) improving the quality of multi-disciplinary high-value care through maximizing the role of the APP within Network practices.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Growth, Development, and Implementation

• Implement models of care that expand efficiency within practices utilizing APPs
• Pilot, scale, and evaluate new models that empower APPs to drive operational efficiency and patient access
• Lead cross-functional teams within the corporate umbrella to develop, implement, and measure KPIs for APP initiatives
• Demonstrate APP value in multi-specialty healthcare environment
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of state regulations and revenue cycle issues that impact successful APP practice
• Serve as subject matter expert on APP practice

Strategic APP Growth and Development

• Support practices with recruitment and retention-related activities
• Analyze and implement best practices from The Network and external sources to standardize APP utilization
• Partner with various teams across The Network to represent APP goals during practice strategic planning sessions
• Foster a culture of transparency, feedback, and shared leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Support and participate in APP Leadership opportunities including mentorship
• Participate in and lead educational opportunities to support The Network APPs

Minimum Requirement

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications.

Education

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing or PA Studies
• National Board Certification and Licensure

Critical Skills

• 10+ years of APP professional experience and 3+ years of leadership experience in oncology
• Significant prior leadership experience developing and implementing various clinical and business models that support providers and patients
• Proven track record of successful relationship development with key business stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of APP utilization across multi-specialties
• Proven experience managing many diverse projects and programs related to oncology APP services that have demonstrated positive results on patient outcomes

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex clinical and operational concepts to diverse audiences including executive leadership, multidisciplinary teams, and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through organizational changes and implement new care models
• Proficiency in interpreting financial data, ROI models, and operational metrics
• Develop and deliver presentations for leadership forums, APP bootcamps, and USON- level engagements, comfortable presenting to large and varied audiences

Travel

• Travel up to 25% required to client sites, business partners and internal meetings
• Must be authorized to