Senior Director, Advanced Practice - 141914

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 319,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Senior Director of Advanced Practice in La Jolla to oversee the professional practice of Advanced Practice Providers across clinical services. This role reports to senior leadership and drives strategy, standardization, and program development with high autonomy.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, policy development, workforce forecasting, budget oversight, and mentorship of APP leaders.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related area with eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Licensed NP or PA in the State of California.
• Experience in hospital operations in a multi-hospital setting; knowledge of professional standards for the multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare management in a multi-hospital setting.
• Strong ability to lead strategic initiatives across a large organization.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational planning for advanced practice programs and processes.
• Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines for advanced practice services; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Forecasts workforce planning and ensures appropriate utilization of providers.
• Monitors clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction; optimizes care delivery models.
• Oversees budgets and advanced practice billing and documentation practices.
• Mentors and develops advanced practice leaders; participates in system-wide committees.
• Recommends approaches to resolve administrative clinical practice challenges.
• Provides guidance with union issues and contract negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare mgmt

Strategic planning

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Advanced degree

CA NP/PA license

Job description

Payroll Title

ADV PRACTICE MGR 3

Department

FAC PRAC ADMINISTRATION

Hiring Pay Scale

$319,000 - $348,700 / Year

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

Uncovered

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141914 Senior Director, Advanced Practice

Filing Deadline

Thu 11/5/2026

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

The Sr. Director of Advanced Practice at UC San Diego is responsible for oversight of the professional practice for Advanced Practice Providers. Oversees through subordinate managers one or more large, complex departments or business units with multiple functional disciplines /occupations, OR manages a program, regardless of size, that has critical impact upon the organization as a whole, such as most or all of a campus, medical center, UCOP or the UC System. Has significant responsibility for formulating and administering policies and programs, manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high degree of autonomy. Oversees through subordinate managers the accountability and stewardship of department resources and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assetsParticipates with leadership to develop and implement advanced practice provider strategy across the health system. Develops and implements programs, practices, policies and guidelines to ensure consistency and standardization across clinical services. Represents advanced practice on cross-functional committees. Serves as an expert consultant and advisor to senior leadership regarding advanced practice services and scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational planning for advanced practice programs and processes.
• Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines for advanced practice services. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Ensures appropriate and effective utilization of providers according to scope of practice. Forecasts workforce planning for optimal provider utilization.
• Identifies key performance outcomes specific to each practice to ensure high quality care and patient satisfaction. Implements changes to optimize care delivery models.
• Develops and oversees processes for clinical competency assessment and ensures continuing education for providers.
• Monitors and assesses advances in clinical practice, standards, and procedures instituting changes as necessary.
• Develops, implements and monitors budgets and financial plans. Oversees advanced practice billing, coding, and documentation practices. Allocates resources in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Participates in system-wide committees and strategic planning with senior leaders across services and clinical specialties.
• Develops clinical advancement model and ensures professional development programs for advanced practice providers. Mentors and develops advanced practice leaders.
• Recommends approaches to resolve administrative clinical practice challenges.
• Provides guidance with union issues and contract negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related area and eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California
• Experience and proven success in hospital operations in a multi-hospital setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare management in a multi-hospital setting
• Highly advanced ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives across a large, complex organization.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments
• Highly advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced ability to influence and persuade.
• Highly advanced leadership skills to direct, organize, motivate and mentor staff. Advanced team building skills.
• Advanced fiscal and operations management skills.
• Highly advanced analytical skills to formulate relevant metrics to achieve operational objectives.

Preffered Qualifications

• Advanced academic Degree in health administration or business (e.g., MBA, MPH, MHA).
• Doctoral degree in clinical area of study (e.g., DNP, PhD).
• Experience in change management and process improvement (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma); certification in process improvement techniques and methodologies a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced practice regulations, CMS professional billing, Medical Board and Nursing Board practices, and The Joint Commission mandates regarding APP practice in hospitals; Title 22 regulatory requirements in California.
• Active membership in relevant state and national professional associations.
• Experience in a Magnet hospital, along with an understanding of ANCC Magnet.
• Administrative success in an academic medical environment with ability to analyze, interpret, and apply management principles and practices for a large, multi-disciplined healthcare organization.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $221,600 - $460,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $106.13 - $220.50

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace