[Hiring] Director, Advanced Practice Provider Services @Florida Cancer Specialists

Role Description

The Director, Advanced Practice Provider Services is responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of APP Services at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, identifying and executing a variety of operational and strategic initiatives that optimize the support of our locations, with three primary goals:

• Strengthening the operational and financial performance of the practice through APP integration in patient care
• Developing an operational framework that positions the organization as a preferred employer of APPs wishing to practice in the oncology community setting
• Improving the quality of multi-disciplinary, high-value care through maximizing the role of APPs within our sites

Competitive candidates will have knowledge of organizational design and execution supported by business pro-forma justifying key infrastructure and organizational investments. The candidate should also have strong communication skills, including ease in working with both physicians and corporate executives.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s Degree in a field relevant to the health care industry
• APP licensure is required
• Current and unencumbered Florida licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (if practicing clinically)
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification

Requirements

• At least 10-12 years of health care experience; preference for experience as an APP in community oncology or a related space
• At least 2 years of managerial experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits packages including tuition reimbursement
• 401-K match
• Pet and legal insurance

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strategic Development of the APP Program
  • Development of the overarching APP Services strategy
  • Assist in a recruitment strategy and plan that will successfully meet the needs of the practice for new APPs
  • Visualize and develop business opportunities that provide tangible and diverse streams of revenue for the practice – led by APPs
  • Development of measures that describe a successful APP Program
• Operational Development and Implementation of APP Services
  • Develop practice infrastructure that supports the APPs and the patients they serve
  • Look for models and opportunities to ensure efficiency for the APPs
  • Define and implement realistic project management for initiatives identified for each fiscal year
  • Be accountable, and hold others accountable, for the implementation of the various programs developed, with documented expectations and measurements
  • Understand the financial impacts of various APP models for the practice
  • Demonstrate leadership through participation in site visits
  • Facilitate the development of practice opportunities for APP continuing education
  • Collaborate with the team to develop APP-specific policy and procedure
• Leadership and Managerial Oversight
  • Educate leaders of the company on evolving trends that impact APPs
  • Set performance objectives for employees
  • Help employees grow and develop
  • Perform mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews
  • Handle all people-management responsibilities
  • Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned
• Clinical Responsibilities
  • Up to 20% of time may be allocated to patient care as determined by the needs of the position and/or the senior leadership team
  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients
  • Initiates and documents appropriate interventions, evaluates and records patient/family response, and prescribes therapies as indicated
  • Assesses patient/family needs and provides education
  • Consistently incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice
  • Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion
  • As subject matter expert, promotes/provides staff education and mentors new advanced practice providers

Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• APP in oncology experience strongly preferred
• Other specialty experience a plus
• Knowledge of organizational design and execution supported by business pro-forma
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Outlook
• Must be willing and able to travel at least 30-40% to fulfill the requirements of the job
• Excellent people and project management skills

Values

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Screenings

Background, drug, and nicotine screens are required. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/nicotine testing.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment for further assistance.