President & CEO - Physicians Clinic

Best Care•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The President of Methodist Physicians Clinic (MPC) provides strategic, financial and organizational leadership for Physicians Clinic, Inc., a geographically dispersed, multispecialty network of physician practices and ambulatory services. Reporting to the President & CEO of Methodist Health System, the President establishes and executes long-range strategies and organizational priorities aligned with health system leadership and applicable boards of directors. The role is accountable for MPC’s overall performance, financial sustainability, quality of care, physician and advanced practice provider relationships, workforce strength, patient access and organizational effectiveness. As a member of the health system’s senior executive leadership team, the President advances coordinated, patient-centered care and represents MPC to physicians, community partners and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to be a highly engaged, visible and approachable executive who develops trusted relationships with physicians, providers, employees and fellow leaders. The role advances collaboration, accountability and mutual respect through strategic vision and hands-on leadership, staying connected to people and day-to-day operations that support exceptional patient care and Methodist’s Meaning of Care culture. The position is based at the Methodist Corporate Office in Omaha, Nebraska, and is onsite with a weekday daytime schedule.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience within a large, complex organization, including at least five years in healthcare with substantial exposure to physician clinic operations and management.
Demonstrated success leading complex organizational strategies, multisite operations, financial performance, physician relationships and senior leadership teams.
Strategic vision and executive judgment, with the ability to translate long-range goals into clear, measurable outcomes.
Comprehensive knowledge of multisite physician practice management, ambulatory healthcare delivery, clinical quality, provider workforce dynamics and integrated health system interdependencies.
Advanced financial acumen, including operating and capital planning, strategic resource allocation, reimbursement and revenue drivers, expense management and performance accountability.
Ability to assess market opportunities, physician network development, patient access, emerging care models and partnerships from strategic, clinical, operational and financial perspectives.
Knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, patient and employee experience, population health, and relevant reimbursement and value-based care approaches.
Ability to build credible working relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, boards, executive colleagues, employees and community stakeholders, including in sensitive situations.
Exceptional analytical, decision-making, negotiation and communication skills, including clear presentations and recommendations to governing bodies and senior stakeholders.
Ability to lead through senior executives, develop leadership talent, guide organizational change and build an accountable, engaged and inclusive culture.
Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, accreditation requirements, corporate governance, compliance, privacy and enterprise risk management.
Ability to exercise discretion and protect confidential patient, employee, financial, business and legal information.

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate and execute MPC’s long-range strategic plan with physician leaders, executive leadership and other stakeholders, setting priorities for access, quality, growth, financial performance and system alignment.
Provide executive oversight of MPC and translate health system and board-approved goals, objectives and policies into measurable results across its multispecialty physician enterprise.
Partner with MPC physician leaders, particularly the Physician Executive Committee and Medical Directors, to integrate physician perspectives into strategy, operations, quality initiatives and organizational culture, advancing physician-led leadership and shared decision-making.
Monitor changes in healthcare delivery, practice economics, reimbursement, competition, patient expectations, legislation and regulation; assess implications and position MPC to address opportunities and risks.
Lead ambulatory network and service development, evaluating community needs, market coverage, care capacity, new services, affiliations and potential partnerships.
Collaborate with health system executives, hospital leaders, physicians and other partners to advance integrated care, coordinated service planning, appropriate standardization and effective resource use.
Direct financial strategy and stewardship, including operating and capital planning, revenue and expense performance, practice economics, resource allocation, investment evaluation and long-term sustainability.
Establish accountability using financial, clinical, operational, access, workforce and patient-experience measures; review and report results and ensure corrective actions are developed and monitored.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with physicians and physician leaders, promoting engagement, shared decision-making, sound practice standards and alignment on clinical and organizational priorities.
Guide provider workforce strategy, including recruitment, placement, retention, engagement, leadership development, succession planning and alignment of capacity with patient and community needs.
Partner with clinical leaders to promote safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care and oversee practice performance, quality, patient safety, regulatory and accreditation standards, and continuous improvement.
Advance timely patient access, preventive care, chronic disease management, care coordination and patient experience, evaluating ambulatory innovations, digital capabilities and emerging technology.
Promote data-informed decisions and performance improvement using clinical, financial, operational, patient and employee feedback to identify trends, evaluate outcomes and guide priorities.
Build and lead a high-performing executive team, set expectations and accountability, and oversee leadership selection, development, performance management, retention and succession planning with Human Resources.
Model a culture grounded in Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values and leadership standards, fostering integrity, inclusion, engagement, transparency, collaboration and respectful communication.
Lead organizational change and continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and managed risk while ensuring sound evaluation, stakeholder involvement, effective communication and disciplined implementation.
Ensure executive oversight of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation requirements, privacy and confidentiality standards, ethical business practices and enterprise risk management.
Maintain productive relationships with health system executive leadership and applicable boards and committees; provide timely reporting and recommendations on strategy, performance, capital needs, material risks and significant decisions.
Contribute to health system strategic planning, resource allocation and senior leadership decisions; participate in appropriate governing bodies, councils and committees and strengthen system-wide effectiveness.
Represent MPC with professional and community organizations, governmental and regulatory stakeholders, and external partners; support community engagement and MPC’s reputation.
Exercise sound judgment in complex and sensitive matters, balancing patient, physician, employee, community, financial and health system considerations and ensuring appropriate follow-through.