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How much do chief advanced practice officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief advanced practice officer in the United States is $151,203.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $185,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Chief Advanced Practice Officer?

A Chief Advanced Practice Officer (CAPO) is a senior healthcare executive responsible for overseeing advanced practice providers (APPs) such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists within a healthcare organization. The CAPO ensures that APPs deliver high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care while working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare staff. They are involved in strategic planning, policy development, credentialing, and professional development for APPs. The CAPO also plays a key role in integrating advanced practice roles into the organization's overall clinical and operational strategies.

How does a Chief Advanced Practice Officer typically collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to optimize patient care?

A Chief Advanced Practice Officer (CAPO) works closely with both clinical and administrative teams by establishing best practices, facilitating communication among Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and aligning APP initiatives with organizational goals. They often lead interdisciplinary meetings, develop protocols, and support professional development for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. This collaborative approach helps ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and efficient healthcare delivery across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Advanced Practice Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Advanced Practice Officer, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership experience, and typically a graduate degree such as a DNP, along with licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, regulatory compliance tools, and quality improvement frameworks is crucial. Strong interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and the ability to mentor and inspire multidisciplinary teams set exceptional leaders apart in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for driving clinical excellence, fostering collaboration, and advancing organizational goals in complex healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Chief Advanced Practice Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,203 per year, or $72.7 per hour.

Director APP - M/S

Warner Robins, GA

Emory Healthcare
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

Emory Healthcare. Where you matter as much as the work you do.

Emory Healthcare seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to serve as APP Chief in our Warner Robins location. This leadership position will oversee and support APPs across multiple sub-specialties.

The role will be a combination of leadership and clinical work, offering a unique opportunity to lead our APP's while maintaining clinical expertise.  Anticipate that the split will be approximately 50% leadership and 50% clinical. Oversight will involve both inpatient and outpatient scope, operations, strategy, and compliance.

Ideal candidate will have 7+ years clinical experience as an Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and 5+ years of leadership experience.   

Our APP's are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system.  Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:

  • Highly competitive compensation package.
  • This position is eligible to participate in our annual APP Incentive Plan.  
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
  • Wellness incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits that start Day 1
Description

Job Description:

  • Provides oversight and leadership for a service line
  • Reports to and works with VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer in developing and executing a strategic plan for Emory Healthcare APPs
  • Assists in the preparation and effective managing of annual operating, capital budgets, APP productivity and key performance indicators for the service line
  • Collaborates with physician and administrative teams to determine APP practice needs and strategic growth planning in service lines
  • Collaborates with clinical and operational leadership to develop and execute overall strategy and infrastructure
  • Optimize APP practice in accordance with state of Georgia and Emory regulations and policies
  • Promote APP employment engagement and retention
  • Work with service line leads in hiring, on-boarding and any needed remediation
  • Perform mid-year and annual performance review and competency assessment of leads (including obtaining feedback from team members to complete evaluations and meeting face to face with APPS) with mentorship for lead professional growth and succession planning
  • Engage in monthly lead (group and individual meetings)
  • Round on all locations on a regular cadence
  • Participate in leadership development programs, required meetings and annual retreats
  • Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Certified Anesthesiology Assistant program
  • Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), or as a Certified Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), or as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA), or as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
  • 5 plus years of leadership experience
  • Masters degree or higher
  • BLS ACLS may be required in some areas

JOIN OUR APP LEADERSHIP TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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