Physician Services Director

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. At Rutherford Regional Health System, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care with a patient-first approach. Our experienced physicians, nurses, and clinical teams work collaboratively to provide personalized treatment and support for patients throughout every stage of their healthcare journey. As a 143-bed acute care facility, Rutherford Regional Health System offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. We are dedicated to providing care in a safe, professional, and supportive environment, where teamwork and compassion guide everything we do.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in healthcare operations, physician services, ambulatory services, or clinical administration, with demonstrated success in a director-level or comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards, including HIPAA and compliance best practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams through performance management, staff development, workforce planning, and organizational change.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in budget development, variance analysis, and driving operational efficiency and performance improvement.
• Strong physician relations and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across clinical and administrative teams.
• Executive-level communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and progressive leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental goals, operational plans, and performance standards aligned with organizational, clinical, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
• Direct and evaluate daily departmental operations, including patient care coordination, provider engagement, service delivery, and resolution of operational issues to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Lead workforce planning and staff development activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, scheduling, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental budgets to ensure effective resource utilization and financial accountability.
• Utilize performance data, quality metrics, and reporting tools to identify opportunities for improvement and support operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies, including oversight of audits, reporting, and readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented environment that supports professional growth, accountability, and strong interdisciplinary partnerships.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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