Executive Director of Advanced Practice at UF Health

Gainesville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Development, Operational Excellence, Leadership, Recruitment, Professional Development, Workforce Planning, Credentialing, Regulatory Compliance, Utilization Management, Retention, Engagement, Academic Pipeline Strengthening, Preceptor Development, Quality Improvement, Clinical Excellence, Institutional Representation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview At UF Health, we are shaping the future of care — together. We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to lead the strategic development, integration, and operational excellence of our APP workforce across the system. Responsibilities In this pivotal role, you’ll provide leadership that strengthens collaboration, expands access, and advances the role of advanced practice providers in achieving UF Health’s mission. You’ll guide systemwide strategy for recruitment, professional development, workforce planning, and credentialing while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and belonging. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the strategic vision for APPs in alignment with UF Health’s mission and clinical goals. Ensure regulatory compliance, optimal utilization, and efficient credentialing processes for all APPs. Lead initiatives that improve APP recruitment, retention, and engagement across the organization. Partner with the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, and PA programs to strengthen academic pipelines and preceptor development. Promote consistent practice standards, quality improvement, and clinical excellence. Serve as a trusted system leader, representing APPs on key institutional committees and workforce planning efforts. Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies. Minimum of 10 years of progressive advanced practice leadership or related healthcare administration experience. Active and unrestricted Florida APRN or PA license; national certification required. Master’s in Healthcare Administration or equivalent preferred. Demonstrated success in leading large, complex APP teams or system-level programs.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director will lead the strategic development, integration, and operational excellence of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) workforce across the UF Health system. Key duties include guiding systemwide strategy for recruitment, professional development, workforce planning, and credentialing while fostering a culture of innovation.