Strategic Leader, Advanced Practice

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Sr. Director of Advanced Practice leads the professional practice for Advanced Practice Providers, overseeing large departments or programs with high autonomy.

The role develops programs, policies and guidelines to standardize clinical services and advises senior leadership. The position requires strategic planning, workforce forecasting, budget oversight, and strong leadership across multiple clinical specialties.

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 in hospital operations in a multi-hospital setting.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare management in a multi-hospital setting.
• Strong ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives across a large organization.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, licensing, accreditation and compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with leadership abilities.
• Leadership skills to direct, motivate and mentor staff.
• Advanced fiscal and operations management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to define metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational planning for advanced practice programs.
• Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines for advanced practice services.
• Forecasts workforce planning for provider utilization.
• Monitors and updates budgets and financial plans.
• Participates in system-wide committees with senior leaders.
• Mentors and develops advanced practice leaders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Licensed NP or PA in CA

Job description

UC San Diego's Sr. Director of Advanced Practice leads the professional practice for Advanced Practice Providers, overseeing large departments or programs with high autonomy.

The role develops programs, policies and guidelines to standardize clinical services and advises senior leadership. The position requires strategic planning, workforce forecasting, budget oversight, and strong leadership across multiple clinical specialties.