Associate Director of Clinical Compensation - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Farmington, CT

5d•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

Explore opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate Director of Clinical Compensation is responsible for the administration, analysis, compliance, and ongoing management of provider compensation programs. This role serves as a key business partner to Finance, Human Resources, Physician Leadership, and Operations, ensuring compensation plans are market-competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives. The position requires expertise in provider compensation methodologies, productivity analytics, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
8+ years of provider compensation experience, including compensation analysis, provider productivity metrics, and physician practice operations
Proven solid understanding of provider compensation models, market benchmarking, productivity measures, and incentive plan design
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, including Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)
Experience utilizing provider compensation benchmark and survey data, including SullivanCotter or comparable market sources
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from planning through execution
Proven solid analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10%25 to 15%25 as needed

Nice To Haves

Provider compensation consulting experience within a healthcare consulting firm, health system, or physician enterprise
Experience supporting large, multi-specialty physician organizations or integrated health systems
Familiarity with budgeting, financial forecasting, and provider compensation accounting practices
Exceptional business acumen with a solid understanding of provider practice operations
Ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization
Solid communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation concepts into actionable insights
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and change management capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead the annual Provider Compensation Survey process, including preparation of the SullivanCotter survey submission, supporting Excel workbooks, questionnaires, and internal compliance reviews
Conduct annual reviews of Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) and Primary Care Provider (PCP) compensation models, evaluating performance, market competitiveness, and emerging compensation strategies
Analyze and recommend enhancements to provider compensation programs and incentive structures
Document annual compensation plan reviews, including quality-based incentive measures and performance metrics
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by providing provider compensation projections and financial analyses
Develop and maintain provider compensation plan documents, provider guides, and support materials for internal distribution and recruitment initiatives
Ensure provider compensation programs comply with applicable regulations, including Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) requirements
Administer provider compensation changes, including FTE adjustments, salary updates, and related payroll transactions
Process non-base compensation payments, including session payments, on-call compensation, mentoring stipends, and other supplemental earnings
Calculate and administer quarterly and annual provider incentive payments, ensuring accuracy, obtaining required approvals, and coordinating with payroll for timely processing
Manage provider loan reimbursement programs, including tracking and administering payments throughout multi-year repayment terms
Maintain schedules and controls for providers receiving guaranteed incentive payments.
Monitor new Physician Incentive payment programs, ensuring compliance with established policies and controls
Partner with Finance and Payroll teams to reconcile provider compensation-related expenses and resolve discrepancies
Perform provider productivity and compensation analyses utilizing benchmark and market survey data
Develop reports, dashboards, and financial models to support compensation planning and decision-making
Conduct ad hoc financial, operational, and compensation analyses as requested by leadership.
Lead and support complex provider compensation initiatives, projects, and process improvement efforts
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders