System Executive Director, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Job Description Summary

The System Executive Director for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) is the senior leader responsible for strategic oversight, governance, and advancement of APP practice across MUSC Health. This role directs the APP Best Practice Center and drives system-wide initiatives that optimize workforce planning, clinical integration, and operational excellence. The Executive Director ensures APPs—including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, CRNAs, CAAs, CNSs, and CNMs—practice at the top of their license, delivering high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care.

This position is pivotal in shaping MUSC Health’s care delivery models, fostering innovation, and advocating for legislative and policy changes that empower APPs. The Executive Director will champion provider well-being, inclusion, and lead efforts to align APP strategy with organizational goals and value-based care initiatives.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005471 SYS - APP Best Practice Center

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Collaborate with CEOs, CMOs, CNOs, Human Resources, Medical Staff/Privileging, and Quality Officer to set strategy and establish standards for hiring, credentialing, privileging, performance appraisal, competency assessment, and clinical practice of APPs.
• Represent APP function and scope of practice as a member of key committees contributing to MUSC Health’s clinical excellence.
• Establish job expectations, performance standards, and evaluation methods for APPs.
• Lead an APP Council to drive engagement through recognition, inclusion, and wellness initiatives.

Workforce Planning & Development

• Lead workforce planning for APPs across hospitals and ambulatory sites, ensuring optimal staffing and succession planning.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and leadership development programs, including ANCC-accredited fellowship opportunities.
• Implement structured advancement pathways and mentorship programs for APP career progression.

Clinical Integration & Best Practice

• Develop and implement process-improvement initiatives and scope-of-practice optimization, anticipating downstream impacts and communicating with stakeholders.
• Partner with physicians and physician leadership to build interdisciplinary, team-based care models that deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, HR, Compliance, and MEC to develop and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and state medical/nursing board regulations regarding APP practice.
• Ensure APRNs adhere to Nursing’s care-delivery model and ANCC Magnet standards, including participation in shared governance.

Legislative & Advocacy

• Stay abreast of legislative issues and actively participate in state and national activities related to APP practice.
• Advocate for policies that empower APPs to practice at full scope.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Manage APP program budgets, financial performance, and cost optimization strategies.
• Align APP utilization with value-based care initiatives and payer strategy to support population health goals.
• Develop advanced analytics for workforce outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement data-driven improvements.

Education & Professional Development

• Foster an engaged learning environment by promoting APP participation in continuing education, leadership development, research/publication, and student mentorship.
• Collaborate with MUSC PA and NP programs and student services to streamline student flow into practice settings and future recruitment.

Provider Well-Being & Engagement

• Create programs to enhance APP engagement, resilience, and satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of integrity, compassion, and emotional intelligence across the APP workforce

Minimum Training and Education:  Doctoral or Master’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., DMSc, DNP, PA Studies). Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, including APP program oversight. Proven success in strategic planning, workforce management, and clinical integration. Strong business acumen and healthcare finance knowledge. Expertise in organizational behavior, change management, and emotional intelligence. Ability to influence legislation and policy.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current certification and licensure as an APP (PA, NP, CRNA, etc.) in South Carolina and or ability to obtain licensure in South Carolina.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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