Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Director of Advanced Practice Providers

Aurora, CO

Position Highlights :

• Provides strategic leadership , fiscal oversight, and operational management for all hospital-employed Advanced Practice Providers (primarily in neonatology and perioperative services).
• Collaborates with executive leadership (CNE, CMO, VP Critical Care Services) to advance APP roles, optimize care models, and align professional development with CHCO's mission.
• Leads APP workforce planning , recruitment, retention, and engagement across CHCO facilities and contracted sites.
• Nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center.
• Collaborative, team-based environment integrating APPs, physicians, and hospital leaders.

Compensation & Benefits :

• Competitive Compensation + Incentive + Relocation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Faculty Appointment: Adjunct faculty eligibility with UC School of Medicine for credentialed APPs

Qualifications :

• BSN and MSN required.
• Certifications:
  • Advanced Practice Professional board certification required (preferred dual or acute care certification)
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC) / Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
  • Life support certifications as required (BLS, PALS, NRP).
  • Credentialing with CHCO Medical Staff Office within six months of hire
• Experience:
  • Minimum five (5) years as an APP, with at least three (3) years in a formal leadership role.
  • At least one (1) year of pediatric hospital-based experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in APP workforce planning, operational management, and program development.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills in complex healthcare systems.

About the Community

• Top Ranked Location: Aurora/Denver Metro - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
• Lifestyle: Offers the amenities of a major metro area with easy access to the Rocky Mountains for skiing, hiking, biking, and outdoor adventures.
• Education: Excellent public and private school systems; higher education opportunities through University of Colorado and regional institutions.
• Vibrant Lifestyle: Rich in cultural attractions, professional sports, dining, and entertainment. Easy travel through Denver International Airport.

Job Reference #: DON 26001