Senior Director, Physician Services

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

20h

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center 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 Senior Director, Physician Services 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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have graduated from a Program in Health Care Management or Business Administration Required
• Bachelor’s degree Required
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing physician practices, and the ability to travel up to 75% of time.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction and ongoing administration and management for all aspects of Physician Practice Management and ensures policies and procedures are implemented for efficient, effective management of all programs.
• Has overall responsibility for all aspects of Physician Practice Management's financial and operational performance and is accountable to communicate and implement Group and Hospital strategic initiatives to meet the program goals and objectives.
• Responsible to the company at all levels: HSC, Group, and hospital to assist in the integration of physicians into the Group's delivery system.
• In addition to their operational responsibilities this role leads the design, implementation and evaluation of professional development strategies, initiatives and programs within Physician Services.
• All of these activities will be coordinated with the Company’s Talent Development programs to fully leverage the resources to support the ongoing needs of the department.
• Supervises leads and develops Market Directors and Market Managers to oversee day-to-day operations of the Group's employed physicians.
• Develop and implement specific programs, products, and services to support the long-range strategic direction for the Group's employed physicians.
• Assists with due diligence for the Group’s Employed Practice acquisitions, coordinates findings with Group, identifies operational requirements and opportunities to incorporate post acquisition; assist with financial monitoring
• Serves as communication liaison with Hospital Management, Group, Physician Services, and practices.
• Oversees the coordination of operational start-up for new practices with Physician Practice Management staff.
• Monitors all physician employment agreements for physicians and any contract provisions, updates, and revisions that address the responsibilities of Physician Practice Management.
• Supervises the Group's practice management team and provides assistance in determining appropriate staffing needs.
• Conducts on-site practice visits to meet with physicians and staff.
• Communicates any operational opportunities to the Hospital CEO, Group President, and Physician Services.
• Oversees and directs administrative activities such as systems to maintain accurate and comprehensive files for: patient records; current operational policies and procedures; internal and external reports and correspondence; governmental and regulatory standards.
• Provides recommendations for operational changes and ensures implementation and adherence.
• Identifies and recommends a course of action for approval to the Group President, Hospital, and Physician Services on organizational and/or operational problems requiring intervention or resolution.
• Coordinates the preparation of the annual Practice Management operational and capital budgets; participates in the ongoing evaluation of the allocation of funds and expenses, and provides monthly and annual statistical data, interpretation and variance reporting with timely immediate corrective action plans.
• Ensures execution of LifePoint Physician Services' "Meaningful Use Current State Assessment & Road Map to the Future" Business Plan. The Plan is designed to achieve Meaningful Use in the employed medical practices. Responsible for updating the Plan as required.
• Ensures that the Practice Management Service Line is positioned to optimize the performance of the EMR strategy with goals to improve quality, clinical outcomes, and productivity.
• Work collaboratively with Physician Service and Human Resource leaders, including the Vice Presidents of Physician Services and the Senior Director of Learning and Development in Human Resources to ensure program effectiveness.
• Develop and coordinate quarterly new Manager/Provider Orientation and Training at the HSC. Engage needed HSC resources to provide a comprehensive program to orient and train new Physician Services Staff on Practice Startups, Financials, Coding, Compliance, Quality Initiatives, Legal, etc…
• Serve as Physician Services Facilitator for Advancement to CMPE.
• Develop basic Practice Management Skills Assessment.
• Develop basic Practice Management Skills Training.
• Help Practice Management Leadership with individual or Group needs for talent identification and development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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