Job DescriptionJoin a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children's Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager provides leadership in both clinical and administrative functions. This role oversees the operational management of APPs, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and alignment with institutional goals. The Manager APP drives quality initiatives, policy development, and program implementation to enhance care delivery. The APP Manager will manage multiple APPs across the specialty areas, plastic surgery, peds surgery, urology, etc.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Required :
• Enhanced knowledge of pediatric patient care principles with the ability to manage specialty patient care and emergencies by prioritizing patient acuity, collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and communicating critically and comprehensively both verbally and in writing.
• 5 years APP experience
• Strong surgical background with demonstrated experience in surgical services, perioperative care, or a surgical specialty practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standards applicable to advanced practice providers and surgical services.
Preferred :
• Pediatric clinical experience with demonstrated leadership in managing APP operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
• Formal leadership experience (minimum 1-2 years of direct management experience leading Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner), including direct supervisory responsibility for hiring, performance management, coaching, professional development and/or completion of an APP administrative fellowship).
• Experience leading APPs within a multi-site surgical practice or academic medical center.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Required: Education/Licensure Required :
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PA - Physician Assistant State License or NP - Nurse Practitioner License
- DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
- American Heart Association BLS - Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association PALS -Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Certification (NP) Required :
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (PNP-AC)
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification
Schedule: Days, some weekends may be required.
Pay Scale Information $162,718.40-$221,282.88CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
