Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Clinical Director-Medical Advanced Practice Providers

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider to lead clinical operations within the Adv Practice Providers department at Burnet Campus. This full-time, day-shift role reports to department leadership and involves strategic mission development, staff performance, and collaboration with Directors to advance patient care.

Requirements include MSN, APRN/PA board certification, state licensure, and at least 7 years in related field; preference for supervisory experience in APP

Qualifications

• MSN required
• APRN/PA National Board Certification
• APRN/PA state licensure
• 7+ years of related work experience
• Preferred: operational & supervisory experience within an APP subspecialty division

Responsibilities

• Strategic Mission- Propose, research, and manage the development, implementation and assessment of long and short term operating goals and objectives.
• Clinical Operations- Collaborate with interdisciplinary Directors to plan, implement and evaluate services; promote quality patient care with programs and standards.
• Performance Management- Develop staffing and retention strategies, workforce planning, and onboarding programs; mentor staff.
• People Planning- Oversee succession planning and provide development to staff; maintain payroll records.
• Financial Management- Responsible for the department budget, financial controls, and performance variances.

Education

MSN

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $145,121.60 - $188,947.20
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Adv Practice Providers

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $145,121.60 - $188,947.20
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Mission- Propose, research, and manage the development, implementation and assessment of long and short term operating goals and objectives. Operationalize, implement and monitor assigned strategic initiatives. Drive execution of the assigned strategic plan components
• Clinical Operations- Collaborate with interdisciplinary Directors and Medical Directors to plan, implement and evaluate services. Promote both internal and external customer service through the development and implementation of programs and standards which reflect that goal. Provide clinical leadership to ensure quality patients care outcomes. Monitor appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care through quality improvement programs. Collaborate with other department directors to ensure patient care needs are met. Promote clinical profession by participation in professional activities. Represent clinical practice and CCHMC at local state and national levels through involvement in professional associations and organizations. Promote a family-centered approach to care delivery.
• Performance Management- Direct the development and monitoring of an effective staffing and retention strategy, including hiring and terminating employees, workforce planning, succession planning; attracting and retaining top performers, partnering with leadership and Human Resources to develop effective and appropriate recruitment packages, and effective on-boarding programs for staff; effective performance management of direct reports; in partnership with leadership, provide mentoring and development to faculty and other leaders in effective performance management; mentor and provide learning and development opportunities for direct reports and others in business roles; effectively and appropriately leveraging human resources business partners to meet the division's talent management goals; ultimate responsibility for supporting organizational programs/plans that impact employees and ensuring communication, comprehension, and adherence to all Human Resources policies and related legal and/or compliance requirements.
• People Planning- Coach and mentor personnel to enhance professional knowledge. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency. Oversee succession planning for key roles. Provide mentorship and development to direct and indirect reporting staff. Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Financial Management- Overall accountability for the financial management functions for the department. Develop, implement, evaluate and manage the department's annual and capital budget to achieve the Divisional and Departmental objectives; establish internal controls for cash management; implement and maintain a process for financial controls and external financial audits; develop and implement accounts receivable management; analyze and monitor financial performance and report financial results to stakeholders; evaluate variances, determine underlying causes and identify, present, and implement proposed solutions; establish and monitor productivity metrics; ultimate accountability for compliance with organizational financial policies and procedures.

Manage/direct those staff providing clinical services to a defined patient population.

Job Qualifications

• MSN
• Preferred: Operational & supervisory experience within an APP medical subspecialty division.
• 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• APRN/PA National Board Certification
• APRN/PA state licensure

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability