Orthopaedic APP Director & Care-Team Leader

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 124,000 - 206,500; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Director of Advanced Practice Providers in Orthopaedics. The role blends independent clinical time (about two days per week) with leadership and administrative duties across ambulatory and inpatient settings within a complex academic medical environment.

The position oversees APP recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, credentialing, and performance management, while aligning staffing with department goals and service lines.

Qualifications

• APR/N's certification or PA certification is required.
• Orthopaedics experience is required.
• Strong clinical and leadership abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and lead program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise & manage all APPs (PAs and APRNs).
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, payroll, and coverage.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Ensure credentialing, HIPAA compliance, and licensure maintenance.
• Coordinate with leadership to align staffing and service lines.
• Develop and optimize clinic templates and workflows.
• Monitor productivity, documentation, and quality metrics.
• Engage with HR and hospital leadership as liaison.

Skills

APR N/PA certification

Orthopaedics experience

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence in work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Eight years related experience

Job description

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Director of Advanced Practice Providers in Orthopaedics. The role blends independent clinical time (about two days per week) with leadership and administrative duties across ambulatory and inpatient settings within a complex academic medical environment.

The position oversees APP recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, credentialing, and performance management, while aligning staffing with department goals and service lines.