Northwest Physicians Group

UHS•Amarillo, TX

33d

About The Position

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty, and urgent care locations in and around Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including cardiac, pediatric, women’s, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare. POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Administrator assists the Market Director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing day-to-day functions of programs and activities. The Operations Administrator develops and implements policies and procedures in coordination with Corporate direction. The Operations Administrator works closely with Practice Administrators/Managers on issues related to financial and operational performance. The Operations Administrator communicates and implements corporate strategic initiatives within the Market. The Operations Administrator demonstrates Service Excellence and conveys professionalism at all times with a strong motivation to achieve optimum results. This position is directly responsible for daily operations, inventory, overseeing IT and managed care initiatives. This position has direct reports and reports to the Market Director. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve. As a Northwest Physicians Group employee you will be part of a first class organization offering: About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Health or Business Administration
Five to eight years' experience in progressively responsible practice operations may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
Three to five years of physician practice business leadership experience or healthcare management experience is required

Responsibilities

Assists the Market Director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing day-to-day functions of programs and activities.
Develops and implements policies and procedures in coordination with Corporate direction.
Works closely with Practice Administrators/Managers on issues related to financial and operational performance.
Communicates and implements corporate strategic initiatives within the Market.
Demonstrates Service Excellence and conveys professionalism at all times with a strong motivation to achieve optimum results.
Directly responsible for daily operations, inventory, overseeing IT and managed care initiatives.