VP of Physician Practice

Gunnison Valley Health • Gunnison, CO

119d • $137,883 - $179,234

About The Position

Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) is seeking a visionary executive to serve as Vice President of Physician Practice and lead its medical group, including primary care and specialty clinics. Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior administrative leader oversees day-to-day operations, aligns clinical and operational strategy, and partners with physicians, executives, and community stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. The role is part of the GVH executive team and includes Administrator on-call duties.

The VP will advance access, quality, and sustainability across GVH clinics while guiding growth and innovation in a rural healthcare setting. This includes leading practice performance, supporting clinical and operational excellence, strengthening physician partnerships, and advancing patient-centered care. The role also has responsibility for financial and performance oversight, talent recruitment and development, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is required.
• Ten or more years of progressive management experience in a large medical group.
• Demonstrated executive leadership, understanding of governmental requirements and regulations related to quality, safety, and revenue cycle management, leadership and supervision, problem solving, and high internal motivation.
• Maintain CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Healthcare Administration or MBA/MS.
• ACMPE or ACHE certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the performance of GVH’s physician practices across primary and specialty care.
• Partner in a dyad model with medical leadership to drive clinical and operational excellence.
• Implement and sustain efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives, including new service lines and provider recruitment.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring strong fiscal stewardship.
• Drive revenue optimization, productivity, and cost management.
• Monitor financial performance, including P&L, accounts receivable, and key metrics.
• Establish and track performance dashboards to promote continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with physicians and leaders across the organization.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Support provider compensation models, including wRVU, and clinic productivity.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and development of top talent.
• Ensure compliance with Rural Health Clinic (RHC) requirements and accreditation standards.
• Support Accountable Care Organization (ACO) initiatives and performance outcomes.
• Champion patient-centered care and service excellence.
• Promote a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous quality improvement.
• Perform Administrator on-call duties.

Benefits

• Generous leave.
• Health plans.
• Retirement contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible employees.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401A plan for full-time staff as of the date of hire.
• Life and AD&D insurance for eligible employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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