Physician Division Administrative Director: Cardiovascular Services

LMH Health•Lawrence, KS

21d

About The Position

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health. You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health: Join a team that cares about the community Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education Professional development and recognition Excellent benefits We’re looking for you. Job Description The Physician Division Administrative Director manages and coordinates administrative and clinical services for the cardiovascular physician practice and service lines. In addition, this director participates in and executes strategic planning for cardiovascular practices and its service lines. The director ensures the establishment of work procedures and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Manages through subordinate managers and professionals the medical nursing and clerical staff to ensure quality patient care. Prepares practice metrics and statics, budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operation and requiring coordination with other departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Health Care or other related field.
Five years' operational management experience in healthcare with at least two years in physician practice management.
Demonstrated leadership and skilled in creating a team focused work environment.
Excellent verbal, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial and human resource management.
Basic Microsoft office software skills.
Possesses analytical and technical skills.
Experience with use and implementation of electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
National Certification in related field

Responsibilities

Provides strategic, operational, fiscal, and human resources leadership and management support within the assigned practice(s) to ensure achievement of the organizations strategic and operational plans by effectively managing human, financial and capital resources. Develops improvement action plans and implements where necessary.
Directs the overall management of practices by coordinating resources to assure a high degree of safe, appropriate care and treatment for all patients; acts as role model and change agent.
Develops, seeks approval, and manages practice budgets and other group resources within the parameters of the approved budget.
Works collaboratively with leadership in the evaluation of operations and the provision of services, problem resolution and initiates changes as necessary.
Assumes responsibility for the overall management and maintenance of the respective facility and maximizes effective and efficient organizational utilization of space. Brings major capital expenditure issues to the Senior Director, Physician Enterprise.
Manages the practice start-up process for newly employed physicians and groups under area(s) or responsibility. Assures that practices operate at optimal levels in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures physician participation and integration into the operations of the specialty practices.
Serves as a focal point on matters relating to physician practices including revenue, productivity, staffing, operating expenses, and overall financial performance. Plays a leadership role in evaluating, developing, and implementing performance improvement initiatives within the assigned practices.
Directs operations within the practice. Oversees managers and clinic staff and provides for the training and professional development of practice and clinical managers.
Oversees the collaboration of clinical and business staff in the development of policies, procedures, programs, protocols, and systems, to provide an efficient and accurate patient encounter that will improve the organization's effectiveness, and the quality of patient outcomes.
Develops and maintains effective relationship with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.
Prepares and presents reports to senior leaders. Demonstrates competence and knowledge related to manage care contracting process and coordinates with internal departments to address managed care issues related to reimbursement.
Proactively monitors all operations and make adjustments to further promote the higher level of productivity and patient satisfaction. Resolves patient complaints when the nature of such involves staff relations. Directs clinical problems to leadership. Mediates staff problems/issues when necessary.
Monitors and guides resolution to issues surrounding non-compliance with policies and procedures including, but not limited to, compliance plans, medical records completion, review of test results, coding and billing.
Assists the Senior Director, Physician Enterprise with implementation of service line strategic plans, program development, contract and overall system-wide success of the sub service line group. Accountable for service line growth, improving market awareness, patient satisfaction, and clinical efficiency of care.
Collaborates with medical and clinical staff to participate in the monitoring, reporting, and improvement activities related to clinical care, health care quality/safety initiatives, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. Participates in the facilities accreditation activities and committees for compliance activities and disease certifications.
Oversees the practices in order to comply with local, state, federal, and other regulatory agencies. Monitors all necessary documentation and reporting to comply with the local, state, federal, and other regulatory agencies requirements. Provides direction and oversees implementation of specific quality programs to maximize revenue potential by meeting identified metrics.
Collaborates with Marketing and Communications staff to coordinate and implement an ongoing marketing program which seeks to increase market share and service opportunities.