Physician Compensation Program Specialist

Gillette Children's•St Paul, MN

11d

About The Position

Gillette Children's is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Physician Compensation Program Specialist to join our team! The Physician Compensation Program Specialist is the primary physician-facing partner for Gillette’s compensation program. As a subject matter expert in physician compensation, this role is dedicated to helping physicians understand, navigate, and succeed within the compensation model through individualized coaching, clear communication of performance data, and targeted education. Gillette believes that the physician compensation program should be collaborative, inclusive, and transparent. The Program Specialist embodies these values by working closely with physicians, human resources, the physician compensation data analyst, revenue cycle teams, the Physician Compensation Advisory Committee, and administrative and operational leadership to support physician engagement and program understanding. This position plays a critical role in aligning physician incentives with organizational goals, enhancing transparency, and fostering a culture of accountability and trust. Through individualized physician coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and targeted training, the Program Specialist ensures physicians are equipped to engage with the compensation model’s performance expectations. This role partners closely with the physician compensation data analyst, which owns the back-end wRVU calculations and reporting, as well as the revenue cycle team, so the Specialist can focus on meaningful, relationship-centered conversations that support clinical excellence, transparency, and physician engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Human Resources, or related field; or equivalent experience
3+ years’ experience in physician relations, provider education, healthcare administration, or a role with direct engagement with physicians, or clinical providers
Experience working with performance-based compensation models in a medical group, hospital, or health system

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Experience with EMR systems such as Oracle Health (Cerner)
Demonstrated skill in influencing, building trust, and fostering collaborative relationships with physicians and organizational leaders
Working knowledge of physician compensation structures, productivity metrics, professional coding, Relative Value Units (RVUs), and documentation practices sufficient to educate and coach physicians effectively
Ability to interpret and clearly present compensation and productivity data provided by analytics partners, translating findings into actionable guidance for physicians
Familiarity with Fair Market Value (FMV), Stark Law, and other regulatory considerations affecting physician compensation
Exceptional ability to communicate complex compensation and productivity concepts to physicians, administrative, and executive leadership in an accessible, engaging way
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with a proven ability to handle sensitive compensation matters with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
Experience facilitating presentations or training in a clinical or healthcare setting
Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends in physician compensation and healthcare operations

Responsibilities

Review and interpret compensation and productivity reports prepared by the data analytics team, ensuring accuracy and readiness for physician-facing delivery
Communicate performance reports to individual physicians and physician leaders, presenting data in a clear, accessible and actionable manner
Serve as the primary liaison between physicians, the data analytics and revenue cycle teams, communicating physician feedback, flagging data questions, and ensuring reported information is understood and trusted
Maintain working knowledge of compensation benchmarks, FMV guidelines, and regulatory considerations to accurately respond to physician questions and escalate compliance concerns as appropriate.
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Meet with section chiefs and individual physicians to review performance metrics and bonus opportunities
Collaborate with certified coding resources to provide guidance on improving documentation and coding practices
Partner with operational leaders to identify and remove barriers to physician productivity
Serve as a liaison between physicians, operations, and clinical departments on compensation-related needs
Coordinate and/or deliver training sessions for physicians and administrative leadership on physician compensation, RVUs, and key components of the compensation program
Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to support physician engagement and program success
Act as a resource to staff on physician compensation matters, including policies and processes
Participate in physician compensation surveys to support benchmarking and compliance
Complete special projects as assigned