Director of Advanced Practice Providers

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists; Shirley (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a Director of Advanced Practice Providers to lead, support, and develop our APP teams. This role collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen patient care, optimise staffing, and ensure APPs have training and support to succeed across NYCBS and NYH locations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Physician Assistant or APRN with at least five years of APP practice and management experience, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program and current New York State licensure.
• At least five years of clinical APP experience; oncology experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the APP role in specialty practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in data reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee APP staff performance and professional development.
• Optimize staffing and coverage across locations.
• Coordinate scheduling with staffing personnel.
• Support recruitment and retention of APP talent.
• Guide onboarding and training with cross-functional teams.
• Promote continuing education and adherence to practice standards.
• Lead quality and risk management initiatives and clinical reviews.
• Utilize data to inform staffing and operational decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Data reporting

Healthcare operations

Travel readiness

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner/APRN program

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.

If you want to be part of a growing organisation committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!

Job Description

Director of Advanced Practice Providers

Organization:

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) and New York Health (NYH)

Starting Salary:

$180,000/annually based on experience

Schedule:

Full-Time

Location:

Travel required across NYCBS and NYH locations

Lead Our APP Teams. Help Shape Patient Care.

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and New York Health are seeking a Director of Advanced Practice Providers to lead, support, and develop our APP teams. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen patient care, optimise staffing, and ensure our APPs have the training and support they need to succeed. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who enjoys developing teams, improving clinical operations, and supporting high-quality specialty care.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and develop APP staff: Oversee performance, contribute to evaluations, and support professional development and corrective action plans when needed.
• Optimize staffing and coverage: Partner with clinical and operational leaders to align APP staffing with provider needs, patient populations, and individual team members’ skills.
• Coordinate scheduling: Collaborate with staffing personnel to manage APP time-off requests and maintain appropriate coverage.
• Support recruitment and retention: Help attract and retain APP talent while promoting teamwork and a supportive practice environment.
• Guide onboarding and training: Develop training plans with cross-functional teams, monitor new-hire progress with preceptors and providers, and address learning needs.
• Promote continuing education: Identify opportunities for APPs to strengthen their knowledge and skills within their practice specialties.
• Communicate practice standards: Implement and communicate policies and procedures related to APP practice and participate in regularly scheduled APP meetings.
• Advance quality of care: Conduct clinical reviews and contribute to responses involving patient complaints, quality management concerns, and risk management requests.
• Use data to support improvement: Participate in data collection and reporting to inform staffing, APP utilisation, and clinical operations.

What You Bring

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program and current New York State licensure.
• At least five years of clinical experience as an APP; oncology experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• A strong understanding of the APP role in specialty practice.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make timely decisions while maintaining high standards of care.
• Initiative, adaptability, and enthusiasm for leading teams through new opportunities and challenges.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, Slides and Calendar, and experience with data reporting.
• Ability and willingness to travel to NYCBS and NYH locations.

Help our APP teams grow and make a meaningful impact on the care we provide.