Director, Physician Practice Operations

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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years management experience within a physician practice operation

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MHA

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health administration or related discipline

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with physicians
• Strong command of the principles associated with financial analysis, strategic planning, physician practice operations, and healthcare information systems
• Demonstrated skills and aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, staff development and time management
• Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities:
• Personal organization and time management.
• Human relations and Teamwork
• Personal adaptability
• Personal motivation
• Listening

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and advise the Managers at assigned practices and support them in managing the practice. Support includes but is not limited to analyzing access and patient throughput; understanding and improving customer satisfaction; productivity analysis and efficiency studies; human resource management and development.
• Responsible for the financial viability of the Children’s Physician Practice practices as assigned, including, but not limited to: monitoring progress against budget, planning and implementing capital expenditures.
• Following progress of business office (either central or local).
• Plans and maintains operating budget on a practice-by-practice level.
• Understands and monitors physician progress on the compensation plan.
• Serve as partner to physicians in assigned practices and liaison between physicians and Children’s Administration.
• Ensure providers at assigned practices understand their obligations: as specified by their agreements with Children’s, in compliance with Children’s policies and procedures, in support of Children’s goals.
• Supports Clinical and Office Staff in upholding clinical quality in practice.
• Facilitates monthly provider meetings within assigned practices.
• Acts as resource for special task forces throughout Children’s as needed.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.