Advanced Practice Manager - Otolaryngology

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** Organization:
** OTO Admin Leadership
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* Job Summary:

** The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a dynamic and driven leader to manage its growing team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This high-impact role oversees a talented group of approximately 18 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who deliver exceptional care to both pediatric and adult patients across Middle Tennessee. As Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimizing clinical operations—driving performance metrics such as patient volume, schedule utilization, and lead times—while helping shape the strategic direction of a rapidly expanding department..
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* Department Summary:

** Vanderbilt Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (O-HNS) offers collaborative ear, nose, and throat care in a comfortable community setting. Our team works closely with other specialists across Vanderbilt Health to help manage a patient’s care, including allergists, gastroenterologists, neurologists, pulmonologists, or audiologists. Vanderbilt Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery offers convenient in-office procedures for several issues, including balloon sinuplasty.## Patient Care Excellence Similar to a private ENT practice, Vanderbilt Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery offers patients quick, comprehensive attention to a variety of ear, nose, and throat issues.

Collaboration is a distinguishing characteristic of our practice. Patients have access to specialists within other Vanderbilt Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery groups, as well as to the diagnostic testing, , and the latest  and treatment options available at Vanderbilt.
** Position

Shift:
** This is a unique
** hybrid
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** 2.5 days per week in clinic
** providing direct patient care, and
** 2.5 days dedicated to leadership and operational excellence**.You’ll have the opportunity to mentor and guide a team of experienced, independent APPs, collaborate with departmental and executive leadership, and influence decisions that directly impact patient outcomes and provider success.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Ideal candidates will bring prior clinical experience in Otolaryngology, a passion for team leadership, and a track record of operational insight. If you're ready to lead with purpose, grow with a thriving department, and make a lasting impact—
** this is your opportunity**.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Demonstrates experience and effectiveness as a practicing clinician.
• Monitor performance of the Advanced Practice Team and ensure alignment with institutional guidance and departmental priorities.
• Adjust plans in response to operational needs and communicate changes to the Advance Practice Team.
• Work with departmental leaders to track quality and performance metrics and address gaps.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES  
• Leadership (Intermediate):
Motivates and inspires others to perform at a high level. Puts aside personal needs and considerations for the good of the team. Communicates in a positive and constructive way, demonstrating an enthusiasm for team and unit goals. Takes appropriate risks, showing and accepting personal accountability for actions and decisions. Gets others to share challenges and perform as a valuable…