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How much do director advanced practice jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director advanced practice in Springfield, MA is $133,975.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,700.00 and $174,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director of advanced practice?

A Director of Advanced Practice is a senior healthcare leader responsible for overseeing advanced practice providers (APPs) such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants within a healthcare organization. They develop policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance clinical practice standards. This role involves collaboration with medical and administrative leadership to optimize patient care, provider utilization, and operational efficiency. Additionally, they support professional development, credentialing, and workforce planning for APPs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director of advanced practice position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Advanced Practice, you need advanced clinical expertise—typically as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant—combined with management experience and a graduate degree in a health-related field. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, credentialing processes, and electronic health record systems is highly beneficial, as are certifications such as ACNP, FNP-BC, or PA-C. Leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to effectively mentor and communicate with interprofessional teams are standout soft skills for this role. These capabilities are essential for ensuring high standards of patient care while overseeing and developing advanced practice provider teams.

What are the common responsibilities for a director of advanced practice on a day-to-day basis?

A Director Advanced Practice typically oversees the clinical operations of advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, in a hospital or healthcare system. Day-to-day responsibilities often include developing and implementing clinical protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, collaborating with physicians and administration, and managing provider performance. Directors also serve as mentors, oversee continuing education, and are often involved in hiring and workforce planning. You can expect to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on leadership, making this role both challenging and highly rewarding for those who thrive in dynamic, collaborative healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Director Advanced Practice job openings in Springfield, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $133,975 per year, or $64.4 per hour.

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Neuro Stroke Hartford

Hartford Hospital

Simsbury, CT • On-site

$110K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Hartford Hospital rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

638th of 1,058 rated hospitals

Job description

Location Detail: 85 Jefferson Street Hartford (10068)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Ayer Neuroscience Institute

More than fifty million Americans will experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system this year. Common disorders include stroke, brain tumors, memory disorders, sleep disorders, movement disorders, chronic headaches, spinal cord injuries, severe back and neck pain, seizures, and Parkinson’s disease. The Ayer Neuroscience Institute offers a unique integration between neurology, neuroscience and neurosurgery, to give patients a comprehensive approach to treating and/or managing their symptoms and living a healthier, more balanced life. We offer an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to care, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and techniques that enable you to provide every patient the best possible outcome.

Stroke Program Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Role Scope

·        Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective advanced practice care for patients, families, and others in a target population, and participates in the medical management of patients, to achieve or maintain optimal health status, manage disease and reduce risk of illness.

·        Engages in independent decision-making regarding the health care of individuals, families and groups across the lifespan and across the health care continuum.

·        Reports to Nursing Director, Medical Director or Nurse Manager, or a matrix which may include Nurse Manager, Nursing Director, Medical Director, or some combination of those.

·        The Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners (APRN) are part of a multidisciplinary team that plans and delivers care for neurology, stroke and other complex disorders affecting blood supply to the brain and spinal cord, including brain aneurysms, carotid artery disease, cervical artery dissection, vascular malformations and other disorders of the nervous system under the direction of the attending physicians at Hartford Hospital.

SHIFT – PERMENANT NIGHTS -

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners (APRN) Enjoy

·        A collaborative model of care with the neurology attending physician, rehabilitation, nurses, and other members of the health care team.

·        Extensive onboarding allowing the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to train throughout the entire continuum of stroke care.

·        Training is provided to the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) for skills such as management of medications, neuroradiology, condition specific physical examination, and treatment plans.

·        Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans.  

·        Generous Paid-Time Off. 

·        Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice. 

·        State of the art clinical and informatics technology.


Qualifications

Completion of Approved Nurse Practitioner Program if appropriate for specialty.

Current APRN license required after 1994.

Certification according to CT state law.

Master's Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

Specific experience in specialty may be required

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