Physician Director of Medical Operations

Select Medical•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Are you ready to take your physician career to new heights? As Director of Medical Operations at Concentra, you will be a vital member of our division leadership team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and leadership can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and clients we serve. As the Director of Medical Operations, you will build clinical teams focused on service delivery, driving key business metrics, clinician support and growing core business. Also, responsible for implementation of strategy and maintaining internal and external relationships across the markets. Ensures superb patient care, satisfaction, and employer experience. Accountable for clinical management of all sites (centers and on-sites) within area of responsibility. 100% G&A with 80% of the time spent at sites in Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania. Overseeing Eastern Ohio/Central PA markets

Requirements

Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
Current unrestricted medical license in state of jurisdiction as required for clinical and/or business duties
Unrestricted DEA license for state of jurisdiction
Medical degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from accredited institution
Minimum five years directly applicable experience including relevant clinical and supervisory experience for clinical scope
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Strong service philosophy, mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
Agrees, supports, and commits to Concentra’s core practice standards and Policies and Procedures
Excellent communication skills including speaking, presentation, listening, telephone, negotiation, business and medical writing skills necessary to convey information to supervisors, peers, or customers
Demonstrate a high level of skill with interpersonal relationships and communications
Working knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices of personnel recruitment, selection, coaching and other aspects of performance management
Proven ability to effectively supervise other professionals
Skilled in reviewing the clinical work of others according to professional standards and practice guidelines
Ability to supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop staff
Fosters a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity
Ability to “put patients first” and enjoys treating patients
Superior patient/customer service and “bed side manner” skills
Must be a team player in a multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrates a value of all contributions to product and outcome
Displays a professional, approachable and selfless demeanor at all times both to external and internal clients
Ability to display high degree of inspiration for team members to retain focus of providing highest levels of customer satisfaction
Willingness to learn and continuously improve, observed, and reviewed; is positively responsive to feedback via audits, observation by peer and supervisors and reviews
Working knowledge of medical office administration and procedures
Basic computer skills, including email and basic excel
Excellent critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision-making skills
Sense of urgency, accustomed to tight deadlines, fast paced environment and ability to quickly adapt to change and stressful situations
Ability to demonstrate Concentra's core values of having a healing focus, selfless heart and tireless resolve to serve others
Consistent demonstration of servant leadership through actions of being welcoming, thoughtful, caring and respectful to all as well as being skillful in clinical care
This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

Nice To Haves

Preferred three years of experience in managed care, physician management and occupational/preventive medicine consulting with employer groups
Experience developing and leading medical quality improvement programs, preferably in a managed care setting
Understand relevant worker's compensation laws, state medical board requirements/processes and risk management processes
Preferred experience with electronic medical record

Responsibilities

Ensures quality and patient safety through the execution of clinical model across markets and service lines
Manages key clinical and financial metrics including but not limited to PI’s, CMP, case length, days to first recheck, Specialist Referral Rate and other disability management and referral pattern metrics delivered by Clinical Analytics, holding clinicians accountable
Monitors and coaches clinical outcomes and intervenes in outlier cases
Maintains clinical proficiencies in patient care and EMR/PM systems to support the ability to coach and fill in as needed.
Identifies need for Coding and EMR Specialists intervention for field re-training.
Participates in appropriate risk management activities
Drives patient and client experience/satisfaction metrics such as TAT, NPS, NPER, ENPS
Mentors clinicians on service delivery (e.g. managing difficult patients)
Works collaboratively with therapy and operations to ensure optimal support and workflows to foster caring environment for treatment
Maintains and leverages relationships with employers, payers, referral sources, networks, local communities, stakeholders to drive market growth while responding to requests within 24 hours
Mentors and coaches clinicians regarding the clinical model, outcomes, business metrics, patient/client satisfaction and center management
Develops colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for clinicians within the area including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, orientation, mentoring/development, engagement, retention, performance management and succession planning
Ensures patient care delivery teams are functioning at an optimal level
Fosters an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient/colleague safety, quality care, continuous improvement and reward and recognition
Leads and promotes collaboration across multiple disciplines and teams to achieve clinical and business outcomes
Develops and executes action plans to address gaps in financial performance and growth across service lines to achieve the annual business plan
Plans and executes strategies as well as new clinical and business processes within the region
Manages clinical staffing and personnel costs
Manages and monitors key clinical and financial metrics including efficiencies, cost per encounter, coding and documentation, and others, while understanding the relationship between these and financial outcomes

Benefits

Compensation package: Competitive base salary with annual merit increase opportunity
Bonus Incentive
Generous Paid Time Off package for new colleagues include: 24 days of Paid Time Off (annually, with roll-over)
5 days of Paid CME Time (annually)
6 Paid Holidays
Medical Malpractice Coverage
Reimbursement for dues upon approval, for the renewal of applicable licensure, certifications, memberships, etc.
401(k) with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement opportunity
Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Plans
Life/Disability Insurance
Colleague Referral Bonus Program
Opportunity to teach residents and students
Training provided in Occupational Medicine
Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA)
Concentra accredited CME courses
Occupational Health University
Leadership development programs
Relocation assistance (when applicable)
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Colleague discount program
Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally