Inpatient Lead Advanced Practitioner | APP Services | Full Time | Variable

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider to coordinate and execute APP oversight. Responsibilities include daily management, staffing, onboarding, compliance, and mentoring. Candidates should possess a Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or physician assistant studies, hold an active Florida APRN or PA license, and have experience in a leadership role. The position includes a split clinical and administrative role.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an advanced practice leadership or related role.
• Must meet credentialing requirements from the Medical Staff Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute APP oversight at the department level.
• Day-to-day oversight, staffing, onboarding, and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and provide input into performance evaluations.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Team leadership

Advanced practice program development

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or physician assistant studies

Active and unrestricted Florida APRN or PA license

National certification as an NP or PA

Job description

Overview

The Lead Advanced Practice Provider, in collaboration with the manager of advanced practice, the executive director of advanced practice, and the department coordinates and executes APP oversight at the individual department level. Duties include day‑to‑day oversight, staffing, onboarding, mentorship, recruitment, ensuring compliance with regulations, providing input into performance evaluations for APPs and other duties assigned by supervisor. This provider will hold a split clinical (0.8‑0.9) and administrative FTE (0.1‑0.2). The administrative FTE will be determined based on number of direct reports and clinical oversight complexity.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or physician assistant studies.
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare administration, team leadership, and APP program development.
• Preferred minimum of 1 year experience in an advanced practice leadership or related role.
• Credentialing: Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as an Advanced Practice provider within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.
• Active and unrestricted Florida APRN or PA license. National certification as an NP or PA required.