Senior Director, Advanced Practice Leadership

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

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.