Market Director, Physician Services

Lifepoint Health • Mayfield, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. This position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors. Requires access to and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. Must exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA) and be skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
• Business Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Moderate Computer Skills – Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives.
• Complex Communication – Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
• Varied Business Problems – Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedent and practices.
• Department Specific – Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
• Functional Independent Judgement – Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
• Project Planning/Organization – Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project oversight, and resource allocation.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards.
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager