Area Director, Orthopedics, Podiatry & Sports Medicine

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

10d

About The Position

Provides administrative and clinical leadership for assigned outpatient/clinic service line(s) of an affiliate or geographic area. Establishes and implements goals, standards and practices that guide and support patient care initiatives while ensuring the delivery of high-value quality care and exceptional care experiences. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with physicians, medical staff and Sutter Health leaders, care teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing safe, consistent and effective patient care. Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the quality medical services provided by Sutter Medical Group and Sutter North Medical Group and a clinically integrated network (Sutter Physicians Alliance, also known as SPA), which includes Sutter Independent Physicians. Serving the counties of Amador, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba, physicians are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services, listening to patients’ needs and ensuring that patients play an important role in their health care. SMF is also committed to delivering quality and convenient care to patients through numerous outpatient services including ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging, urgent care, home health, laboratories and physical therapy.

Requirements

Bachelor's: Administration, Management or related field (or) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
12 years recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of all aspects of the practice management environment including scope of practice issues and care center, site and/or specialty operations.
Knowledge of state, regulatory, cms, and accrediting requirements.
Knowledge of implementing and leading quality improvement programs and initiatives.
Knowledge of the healthcare system, billing processes, clinical procedures, budget preparation, staffing models, employee regulations, and previous interaction with physicians in a management role.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, senior management, managers and care center staff.
Knowledge of physician office operations and reimbursement procedures.
Ability to lead professionals, influence collaboration, and to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis, as well as proven leadership skills in project management, consulting, and communication skills.
Business and analytical skills, including financial planning and assessment.
Proficient in both written and verbal communication.
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision making.