• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00

Position Summary

The Chief Advanced Practice Provider (NP) is a senior clinical and administrative leader responsible for overseeing advanced practice providers (APPs) and coordinating high-quality patient care in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. This role combines advanced clinical practice with operational leadership, program development, and care coordination within a complex academic medical environment.

The incumbent works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, administrative staff and the Department’s leadership team to ensure seamless, patient-centered, evidence-based care across ambulatory and inpatient settings. The role also serves as a liaison between APPs, physicians, departmental leadership, and hospital administration to support strategic growth, operational excellence, and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Patient Management

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations; evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients across the care continuum.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, ECGs, etc.).
• Develop, implement, and modify patient care plans and clinical pathways.
• Provide pre-operative evaluation, optimization, clearance, and post-operative follow-up care.
• Perform therapeutic and procedural interventions including injections, wound care, suture/staple removal, and drain management as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, risks, benefits, recovery, and self-care.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with multidisciplinary services to ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and referring providers.
• Participate in inpatient rounds and consults as needed.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the Electronic Medical Record.

Care Coordination and Program Development

• Coordinate transitions of care across settings (clinic, inpatient, discharge, home care).
• Facilitate pre-authorizations, scheduling, and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new clinical services, care protocols, and critical pathways.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives and quality improvement programs.
• Monitor and enhance operational workflows to improve patient experience and efficiency.

Leadership, Administration & Management

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for APPs and clinical staff.
• Facilitate regular APP meetings to foster communication, collaboration, and accountability amongst the group.
• Establish a work environment that supports teamwork and a professional atmosphere
• Actively participates in the recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, orienting, and training of new APPs.
• Develop staffing models and coverage schedules to meet operational needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Monitor staff competencies, licensure, credentialing, and compliance requirements.
• Represent the APP team in divisional and institutional meetings.
• Serve as liaison between APPs, physicians, administration, and external partners.
• Participate in budget planning, fiscal reviews, and strategic initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, professional work environment.
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies, regulatory standards, HIPAA, billing compliance, and safety guidelines.
• Serves as a resource for APP best practice and utilization.
• Builds trust and encourages collaboration among teams and between departments
• Drives ongoing strategic initiatives and ensures adherence to policies and continuous quality improvement
• Reviews and provides feedback to APPs about proper documentation, workflows, billing, and compliance

Quality, Compliance & Performance Improvement

• Participate in departmental and service line quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Organize and participate in the Department’s M&M Conference.
• Review charts, workflows, documentation, and billing for accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to the development and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Support institutional accreditation, regulatory, and audit processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in experience plus 5 years of advanced practice clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• 10 years of experience preferred
• Experience in orthopedic surgery preferred
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or program development experience strongly preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Active NY State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

• National certification (NCCPA for PAs; appropriate board certification for NPs)

• DEA registration (or eligibility)

• BLS required; ACLS preferred

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written documentation skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team-building ability.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex academic environment.

• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Records and standard office software.

• Experience with research, quality improvement, or program development.

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