Manager, Advanced Practice- Primary Care Ambulatory

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Manager of Advanced Practice to lead and mentor APPs in the Primary Care Ambulatory setting. The role collaborates with division leadership and physicians to optimize APP practice and patient care across acute and chronic conditions.

You will coordinate education, mentor APP Leads, and align with system goals while reporting to the APP Director to ensure professional practice excellence.

Qualifications

• MSN in nursing or PA master's required.
• APRN license with NP certification or NCCPA certification.
• Eligibility for OH PA-C licensure.
• At least four years of experience including two years in APP leadership or educator roles.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to APPs and nursing staff.
• Serve as liaison between APPs and department leadership.
• Oversee APP practice and ensure credentialing/scope compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians to deliver full-scope patient care.
• Develop and implement best practices for ambulatory primary care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Administrative leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)

Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Advanced Practice- Primary Care Ambulatory

Department

James | Ambulatory Nurse Practioner and Physician Assistant

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager works with Advanced Practice Provider and Division leadership and will function in liaison, oversight, and mentoring roles for other advanced practice providers. The APP Manager reports directly to the APP Director. Administrative and reporting responsibilities as per department expectations. Interacts with the division workforce at large on issues related to advanced practice providers. Assigned responsibility for mentoring advanced practice providers and interactions with stakeholders. Provides professional practice leadership, education, and mentoring, in matters relating to advanced practice, through interactions with peers, APPs, and stakeholders. Supports and promotes the professional development of APRNs or PAs. The APP Manager serves as the liaison between the APRN/PAs and upper-level advanced practice leaders. The APP Manager is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician (s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP Manager utilizes knowledge, skills, and abilities to optimize APP practice and utilization while supporting APP Leads (where applicable) and front-line staff with sustainable models. The APP Manager aligns with system APP strategic goals and translates these goals into workflow activities and guides their direct reports in the execution. The APP Manager provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree Nursing or Master's in Physician Assistant Science.
• APRN License with Certification as an NP or National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C.
• Must have at least four (4) years of experience, including a minimum of two (2) years as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and two (2) years in a lead APP, formal APP administrative leadership, or APP Educator role.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Location: Ackerman Rd, 650 (0241)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Employer Information

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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