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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands, Texas

About this job

CHI St. Luke's Health is a part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), one of the nation's largest health systems. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, CHI operates in 18 states and comprises more than 90 hospitals, including four academic medical centers and teaching hospitals; 24 critical-access facilities; community health services organizations; accredited nursing colleges; home health agencies; and other services that span the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.

Position Summary

The Director of Physician Practice (DPP) is responsible for the financial and operational success of all physicians and medical practices in the assigned geographic, specialty or other defined group. The DPP ensures the direction and implementation of operating policies and initiatives within the assigned group and is accountable to the Vice President for the Medical Group Management.

The DPO actively participates in joint hospital ventures and assists practice managers to develop Site-

Specific Action Plans, budgets and tactics for assigned practices. They also supervises practice managers,

including coaching, guiding and assisting them in managing the operations of their assigned office locations.

The DPO will spend designated time in the assigned regional practice location supporting the work of the

practice and the practice manager to ensure the success of each practice.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Minimum Education:

* Four Year Degree - Bachelors in business, healthcare or related discipline is required

Minimum years in field previous to employment:

* At least three (3) years of recent demonstrated leadership experience managing complex multi-specialty groups

Experience:

* Broad knowledge of physician practices and experience in physician practice management.

* An exceptional track record of developing and implementing business strategies that have consistently met or exceeded planned objectives.

* A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a results-driven team-oriented environment.

* Possesses a track record of developing strong rapport with physicians.

* Intimate knowledge of the day-to-day operations of physician practices. Financial and analytical expertise in budget development, physician practice productivity, productivity standards, revenue cycle management, physician relations, scheduling and referral tracking management and all other aspects relating to the management of a dynamic and growing practice.

* A demonstrated record of accomplishment in areas such as fiscal management/cost control; marketing and practice development; strategic planning and human resource management.

* Significant skill in communicating with and relating to physicians, including the ability to establish productive and cohesive partnership with physicians.

* Proven ability to formulate and carry out operational plans for physician practices.

* Knowledge of legal issues related to physician practices, employment law and fraud/abuse rules.

* Knowledge of project planning and ability to coordinate various projects and activities concurrently (multitasking/prioritizing).

* Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and apply strong leadership skills in problem solving effectively.

Location: This position will be located in The Woodlands and will be serving multiple contiguous communities likeConroe and Kingwood.

Position Responsibilities

* Oversees operations and service delivery of all practice sites within assigned region

* Works with clinics to interview and hire managers and coordinators. Directly supervises and establishes accountabilities, provides performance feedback and conducts annual performance evaluations for managers, with input for relevant support staff. Provides counsel to managers in disciplinary matters with assistance from HR for disciplinary actions and/or terminations

* Ensures success of physician and mid-level providers in the assigned practices. Collaborates with physicians to support their ability to establish a successful practice

* Ensures implementation of policies, procedures and initiatives adopted by the Network Operations Council and Practice Operations Council

* Reviews operational and financial performance monthly with managers to develop Site-Specific Action Plan. Works with manager to ensure compliance with performance standards

* Coordinates revenue cycle initiatives for implementation in all practices. Reviews point-of-service collections weekly and accounts receivable management monthly with practice manager

* Participates in annual budget development for assigned practices, and holds the practice manager accountable for adherence to budget and performance objectives

* Maintains weekly communication with AVP to review operational issues, performance targets and other projects defined by the VP and Board of Directors

* Attends weekly operational leadership meetings and problem solves jointly with MGM leadership

* Participates in the onboarding and recruiting of new physicians and practices

* In conjunction with Revenue Integrity Manager, meets with meets with Physicians regarding financial success of practice and delivers monthly revenue cycle performance

* Manages marketing strategies for region and works with practice liaison for success

* Develops and revises clinical and revenue cycle policies to ensure compliance

* Completes other projects as assigned