Director, Advance Practice Providers & Associate Chief Clinical Officer

About the Role

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking an accomplished clinical leader to serve as Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Associate Chief Clinical Officer.

In partnership withand jointly reporting tothe Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Clinical Officer this role provides strategic operational and professional leadership for Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants and other advanced practice clinicians. The Director ensures optimal utilization quality compliance and professional development of APPs in support of high-reliability care delivery the academic mission and organizational performance.

This leader works collaboratively across UMMC the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) partnering with physicians nursing leadership APPs and operational leaders to advance clinical excellence access and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior clinical and administrative leader responsible for the strategic direction and performance of advanced practice providers across UMMC.
• Design and lead clinical services that achieve quality safety patient experience volume and cost objectives.
• Develop and manage operating budgets productivity standards and utilization management frameworks for APP services.
• Collaborate with medical nursing and academic leadership to project program growth needs and future clinical service requirements.
• Establish and maintain governance structures to support policy development professional practice standards and quality oversight.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards scope-of-practice requirements and regulatory and accreditation expectations.
• Standardize models of care role delineation and scope-of-practice optimization for APPs.
• Partner with Clinical Service Chiefs Department Chairs and dyad/triad leadership to develop and execute APP-related clinical strategies and initiatives.
• Lead initiatives focused on improving quality safety patient flow access and clinical outcomes while reducing variation and waste.
• Provide clinical consultation and recommendations related to cost-effective resource management and operational efficiency.
• Participate in case reviews data analysis and performance improvement activities to address patient care concerns.
• Serve as an active member of the UMMC Executive Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational priorities.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for Nurse Practitioner candidates
• Active licensure in the State of Maryland
• 710 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading large multi-specialty clinical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (DNP PhD or equivalent)
• MBA or advanced business training
• Experience in an academic medical center or integrated delivery system

Knowledge Skills & Competencies

• Proven track record of success in healthcare leadership roles of increasing responsibility
• Ability to operate at a systems level and collaborate across disciplines and clinical specialties
• Strong understanding of service quality management and high-reliability principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building capability
• Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence across diverse populations

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:

• Annual Pay Range: $170000 - $250000 
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time