Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Director, Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers

Aurora, CO

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.

Job Description

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Community Overview

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.