Advanced Practice Provider Onboarding: An Academic Teaching Institution's Experience

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Human Resources in Medicine
• Advanced Practice Provider Education

Background:

• Increasing demand for advanced practice providers (APPs) necessitates strategic employer focus on recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction.
• Successful integration of new APPs into healthcare organizations is crucial for maintaining quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the creation, development, and sustainability of an APP onboarding program.
• To support the initial transition of new-hire APPs into their roles within an academic healthcare organization.
• To outline strategies for equipping new APPs with essential tools for a successful start.

Main Methods:

• Development of a structured APP onboarding program.
• Coordination between APP leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Implementation of resources and support systems for new APP hires.

Main Results:

• The described onboarding program facilitates a smoother transition for new APPs.
• The program aims to enhance job satisfaction and retention of advanced practice providers.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration ensures comprehensive support for new hires.

Conclusions:

• A well-designed APP onboarding program is essential for academic healthcare organizations.
• Strategic onboarding contributes to the recruitment and retention of advanced practice providers.
• Ongoing program development and stakeholder engagement are key to sustainability.