Director, Pediatric & Women's Advanced Practice

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for APP practice across assigned areas in collaboration with the Office for Advanced Practice (OAP), physician leadership, and operational/business leaders; translate system priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Lead APP workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies; partner with HR and clinical leaders on hiring, role design, and competency-aligned deployment.
• Oversee APP credentialing, privileging, FPPE/OPPE frameworks (including proctoring expectations), and ongoing competency assessment; ensure adherence to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Establish standards for APP onboarding and transition-to-practice programs; evaluate effectiveness and scale best practices across service lines.
• Drive APP engagement, performance, and professional growth through goal setting, coaching, performance evaluations, and succession planning for APP leadership roles.
• Partner with finance and operations on APP productivity, access optimization, scheduling models, time & attendance oversight, and visit/coverage strategies that support patient demand and provider well-being.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, coding, and billing practices for APP services; support education on compliance and revenue integrity.
• Sponsor APP education and CME activities; approve and track CME benefits and continuing education participation.
• Monitor quality, safety, experience, and equity metrics related to APP practice; design and lead improvement initiatives that align with OU Health goals.
• Hold self and others accountable for behaviors aligned with OU Health values, fostering a culture of inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Provide routine reports to clinical departments and system leadership on APP practice, outcomes, and initiatives.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care within scope of practice as defined by state law, licensure, certification, and OU Health policy in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, as assigned.
• Perform accurate history and physical assessments; order and interpret diagnostics; develop, implement, and adjust plans of care; and maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care that is compassionate, effective, and appropriate for health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team; incorporate patients and families in shared decision-making.
• Apply evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes; contribute to development and evaluation of standards, protocols, and clinical pathways.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities, quality/performance improvement projects, and institutional committees as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, students, and interprofessional colleagues; advocate for patients and families to navigate the healthcare system effectively.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if APRN, MSN or Master’s in Physician Assistant Services.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the areas under direction, with 5 years of progressive leadership experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. Must obtain prescriptive authority within 30 days of onboarding. IF Advance Practice Nurse: Active RN and APRN License in State of Oklahoma. National board certification aligned to clinical practice area (e.g. Acute Care, Primary Care, CNS, or other specialty as appropriate). IF Physician Assistant (PA): Active PA license in State of Oklahoma and Active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA.