Director of Physician Contracts

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

1d•$71 - $107

About The Position

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. To provide management, technical, administrative and educational support to the Compliance Program in the area of physician contracting to ensure contract requirements are met and adhered to. If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time. Explore our currently open positions and apply to the ones that fit you best. Keep track of your application in the selection process and new opportunities as they open. We hope you choose to join our team of dedicated professionals serving those who entrust us with their care. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in health care, accounting, business or closely related field.
Minimum of five years’ experience in the field of healthcare, physician compensation, or finance.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Critical thinking skills including professional skepticism and problem resolution.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with an emphasis in health care, accounting, business or closely related field.
Experience in fair market valuations and/or contract management

Responsibilities

Leads and supports the oversight, administration, and compliance of the financial terms for physician contracts.
Monitors physician group collection activities by creating and maintaining accounts receivable dashboards with Key Performance Indicators.
Works with Executive Leadership and Directors to identify cost savings opportunities for physician contract expense.
Conducts quarterly or annual meetings with physician groups to review financial performance, staffing, billing, collections, and Accounts Receivable (AR).
Assists the Chief Compliance Officer by serving as a physician contract liaison with legal to facilitate renewals and contracts.
Collaborates with Finance and physician group administrators to develop annual pro forma budgets.
Supports the creation of annual physician fee budgets and monitors budgets on a monthly basis to identify large variances.
Works with Decision Support to monitor performance reports related to physician groups and related service lines.
Develops and leads Kaweah’s physician contracting team to ensure all departments are represented in the contract process.
Assists the Chief Compliance Officer in management of the Fair Market Value process including data preparation and analysis for physician contracts.
Works with the organization’s leadership to review policies and procedures related to physician contracting and makes recommendations for additions, revisions, and deletions.
Directs and supervises the Compliance Analyst(s), including performance evaluations, training and orientation, mentoring, and oversight of project assignments and workload.
Assists the Chief Compliance Officer with the daily operations of the Compliance Department.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.