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APP Director, Pediatrics
Advanced Practice Provider Director
Manning Family Children’s | LCMC Health Office of Advanced Practice
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lead the Future of Pediatric Advanced Practice
At Manning Family Children's , part of LCMC Health , we are committed to delivering exceptional care to children and families across Louisiana and the Gulf South. We are seeking an experienced and visionary APP Director, Pediatrics to provide strategic leadership for pediatric Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) while driving innovation, quality, operational excellence, and professional development across our pediatric programs.
This is a unique opportunity for a clinically experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant leader to help shape the future of pediatric advanced practice within one of the region's leading healthcare systems.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief of Advanced Practice , the APP Director, Pediatrics serves as a key leader within the LCMC Health Office of Advanced Practice. The Director partners closely with physician leaders, operational executives, service line leadership, and APP teams to optimize care delivery, strengthen clinical operations, and advance APP practice across pediatric settings.
The APP Director is responsible for strategic planning, workforce development, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, operational management, and APP engagement while fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and patient-centered care.
What You'll Do
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Lead and support pediatric APP practice across Manning Family Children's and affiliated pediatric services.
Develop and implement department and service line strategic plans aligned with LCMC Health goals.
Partner with physician and operational leaders to evaluate program growth opportunities and workforce strategies.
Drive system-wide initiatives that improve pediatric care delivery, access, quality, and efficiency.
Monitor departmental performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
APP Leadership & Development
Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain high-performing APP teams.
Promote top-of-license practice and optimize APP scope of practice across pediatric specialties.
Support APP professional development, education, and leadership growth opportunities.
Collaborate with academic partners to strengthen APP student and residency pipelines.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, state regulations, and professional practice standards.
Identify and mitigate clinical and operational risks affecting patient care and provider performance.
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, service excellence, and operational effectiveness.
Facilitate best practices related to documentation, coding, billing, EHR utilization, and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration & Influence
Partner with physicians, executives, department directors, and service line leaders to advance pediatric care programs.
Represent APP practice on committees, quality councils, task forces, and professional organizations.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on APP strategy, workforce planning, and program development.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Master's degree in an Advanced Practice clinical discipline: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Physician Assistant (PA) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Experience
Preferred
Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience in a pediatric healthcare setting
Experience recruiting, mentoring, developing, and retaining APPs
Experience leading operational, quality, and strategic initiatives
Highly Desired
Advanced degree in leadership, healthcare administration, or business (MBA, MHA, DNP, or equivalent)
Licensure & Certification s
Candidates must possess applicable licensure and certification requirements, including:
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