Inaugural Lead APP for MEND Service

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Penn Medicine is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider for the MEND Service to define, develop, and advance APP practice while delivering high-quality patient care. The role combines clinical leadership with professional development and operational excellence within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

As inaugural Lead APP, you will shape workflows, mentor APP colleagues, and partner with physicians and operations to drive program growth and improved patient outcomes in the MEND units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current certification and licensure as an NP or PA
• Clinical experience relevant to the MEND Service
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to advancing APP practice, team-based care, and patient-centered outcomes
• BLS Required

Responsabilités

• Serve as a clinical and operational leader for APPs within the MEND Service
• Provide daily leadership, mentorship, and support to promote APP engagement, professional growth, and clinical excellence
• Help establish and advance APP workflows, practice standards, and models of care
• Partner with physician and operational leadership to identify opportunities for program development, process improvement, and enhanced patient care delivery
• Develop and maintain effective APP staffing approaches and schedules to support service needs
• Support onboarding, orientation, and integration of new APP team members
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Provide direct patient care as an integral member of the MEND team
• Manage and coordinate care for patients within scope of practice and clinical privileges
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for APP colleagues and interdisciplinary team members
• Demonstrate advanced clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and commitment to exceptional patient outcomes
• Support APP performance development, ongoing feedback, annual education requirements, and professional growth opportunities
• Collaborate with physician leadership and operational partners on implementation of quality initiatives, performance measures, and best practices
• Participate in local credentialing processes and ensure compliance with institutional standards
• Collaborate with entity and system Advanced Practice leadership on APP initiatives, professional practice advancement, and strategic priorities
• Represent APP perspectives in service line planning, operational discussions, and programmatic growth opportunities

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Formation

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Description du poste

Penn Medicine is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider for the MEND Service to define, develop, and advance APP practice while delivering high-quality patient care. The role combines clinical leadership with professional development and operational excellence within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

As inaugural Lead APP, you will shape workflows, mentor APP colleagues, and partner with physicians and operations to drive program growth and improved patient outcomes in the MEND units.