Regional Director - Transplant

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Regional Director plans, directs, monitors, coordinates, and evaluates Methodist Medical Group facility operations as directed by the Senior Regional Director. The role operates within established policies to provide cost-effective, quality services and supports Methodist Health System’s vision, mission, and strategic plans. The Regional Director provides leadership to a designated region, helping it achieve annual goals related to quality care, patient experience, financial success, and external benchmarking recognition. The position oversees managers and staff, advises physician clients, supports physician practice growth, and works with senior leadership to evaluate and open new office locations. Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Its network includes more than 92 ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and MethodistNOW, a virtual care service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
At least 5 years of experience managing a group practice of 6 or more physicians.
Very strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong process orientation.
Detail-oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem-solving.
Ability to provide vision and leadership.
Ability to plan and schedule the work of others.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with departments and employees in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly, build collaborative relationships, take accountability, seek improvements to the patient experience, pursue professional growth, and contribute to building a strong team.
Ensure monthly reports, including accounts receivable reports, are completed on time and communicate results to physician clients, office staff, and leadership.
Maintain accounts receivable balances within industry standards for amounts more than 90 days outstanding.
Promote the value of Methodist Medical Group to its clients.
Evaluate and report on managed care activities through reimbursement and contract analysis.
Provide leadership and direction to Methodist Medical Group managers and staff.
Lead the region toward or beyond its annual goals, including national recognition through benchmarking entities.
Evaluate opportunities to grow physicians’ practices through marketing, community involvement, and patient satisfaction.
Work with the Senior Regional Director to evaluate new office locations; plan, design, and budget new offices, supervise construction, and support their opening with other team members.
Provide consultative services to physician clients.
Keep current on healthcare topics and communicate their potential impact to physicians, managers, and team members.
Analyze coding and payment processes to maximize contracted reimbursement.
Administer Methodist Medical Group policies and procedures as needed.
Analyze and develop client forms as needed to improve billing operations.
Tailor billing and collections operating procedures to client preferences in consultation with the Director of Billing.
Work with the President of Methodist Medical Group to approach primary care physicians of strategic importance in the targeted region regarding employment opportunities.
Track and maintain a directory of primary care physicians in the targeted region and qualify potential candidates for employment with Methodist Medical Group in coordination with the President.