Nurse Practitioner Leader - Health Innovation for Veterans

Alpine Physician Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Description

• Serve as primary care provider for assigned Flagship Health patients.
• Lead a Clinical and Support Team in developing, implementing, and executing effective clinical programs, business operations, community support, social services, and wellness services.
• Support the organization’s continuous improvement goals by collaborating as a leader at the deck plate, sharing best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Perform clinical and associated business operations, and provide strategic input into organizational-wide projects and initiatives, including:

• Care Management
• Quality Improvement
• Utilization Management
• Clinical Committee Functions/Leadership
• Network Management
• Health Plan Management
• Documentation/Risk Adjustment
• Clinical Compliance & Policy Development
• Drive Culture—support an innovative, open dialogue culture emphasizing urgency, passion, enthusiasm, active listening, and commitment to regular change.

Qualities & Abilities

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop high‑functioning teams.
• Startup mentality & growth mindset.
• Innovative and creative.
• Value‑based care experience and orientation.
• Commitment to our veteran population.
• Passionate about their work and motivated to be part of a fast‑growing organization.
• Aware of their leadership skills and potential for impact and eager to share those with an energetic team on the leading edge of healthcare innovation.
• Extensive experience in clinical leadership roles, leading and coaching physicians/clinical staff.
• Experience using a metrics‑driven approach to analyze cost, quality, and satisfaction data to drive clinical strategy and program redesign.
• Excited by the process of developing and implementing new processes.
• Belief that population health and a focus on smart allocation of scarce resources can lead to high value care (better care, lower cost), both in terms of quality and safety.
• Ability to maintain composure under challenging circumstances while guiding others to effective solutions.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a passion for problem solving.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in outpatient practice (preferred).
• Military or Veterans Health Administration experience (preferred).

Education / Training / Licensure

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification.