Director of Provider Practices (Exempt)

Benefis Hospitals•Helena, MT

About The Position

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you! Responsible for all aspects of clinic / department leadership including employee management, staff development, strategic planning, departmental management, and the creation of a professional practice environment that focuses on communication, patient experience, patient quality and safety, and the organizational mission, vision and values. Maintains consistent communication with providers for needs and concerns and facilitates interventions as needed. Administrative responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, monitoring and implementing all activities in area of responsibility and employee performance management. Maintains efficient and effective department operation, which includes compliance with and requiring employee compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols and licensing or certification standards. Responsible for direction and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs and safety are met. Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict. Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, business, or healthcare related field required
Two to five years management or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in healthcare or business is preferred
Clinical service development experience preferred

Responsibilities

Employee management
Staff development
Strategic planning
Departmental management
Create a professional practice environment that focuses on communication, patient experience, patient quality and safety, and the organizational mission, vision and values
Maintain consistent communication with providers for needs and concerns and facilitates interventions as needed
Planning, coordinating, organizing, monitoring and implementing all activities in area of responsibility and employee performance management
Maintain efficient and effective department operation, which includes compliance with and requiring employee compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols and licensing or certification standards
Direction and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs and safety are met
Perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned
Follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency
Comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures