Market Director NP / PA

Ascension
Austin, TX

We Are Hiring

Location: Austin, Texas

Schedule: Full-Time

What You Will Do

Ascension Seton is seeking a visionary Director of Advanced Practice Providers to serve as a cornerstone of our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between clinical practice and organizational strategy, providing dedicated support and advocacy for the APPs across our expansive network.

  • Practice setting: 0.5 FTE clinical practice in a hospital or clinic and 0.5 FTE administrative
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Direct clinical excellence by overseeing care plan development and service levels, ensuring every patient receives high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

  • Cultivate a high-performing team through strategic hiring, mentorship, and continuous education to maintain a culture of clinical growth and professional accountability.

  • Optimize operational workflows in collaboration with Physician Practice Directors to ensure staff, equipment, and resources are utilized effectively for seamless patient flow.

  • Lead departmental strategy by aligning goals with ethical and legal standards, creating a safe and compliant environment for both providers and patients.

About the Facility

  • Serving a population of Austin, Texas
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Basic Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Midwife credentialed from the Texas Midwifery Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license
    • Nurse Anesthetist credentialed from the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
    • Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
    • Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Physician Assistant Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

  • Education appropriate for licensure held: Master's degree of Nursing, Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice, Doctorate of Science in Nursing, Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing Midwifery, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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