Executive Director of Physician Services

Your experience matters 

At Paris Regional Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

The Executive Ambulatory & Medical Group Services Market Director is responsible for the operational oversight and direction of assigned provider practice(s) and provider-based clinic(s). The Executive Market Director works in collaboration with the AVP of Operations and facility leadership, focused on implementing strategy for the medical group across the designated region (i.e. markets) by coordinating with other Market Director(s) and initiatives for provider based and practice operations and growth.  Responsible for leadership of one or more Clinic Administrators and/or Clinic Managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Support hospital strategy and clinic operations, leading the effective operation of designated clinic(s). 

Responsible for all aspects of clinic operations and growth, including maintenance of key metrics, financial reviews, and practice growth initiatives and revenue cycle analysis. 

Accountable for coordinating the services of physicians and advanced practice providers across the designated region (i.e. markets) to support the hospitals’ strategies. 

Improve access to care and create a frictionless experience for patients across and between the markets in designated region.

Interact on a biweekly basis and monthly meetings with providers, ensuring standards of communication and information are met and develop strategy on matters pertaining to clinic operational needs.  This includes rounding in each clinic site on at least a monthly basis.

Responsible for ensuring monthly financial and work relative value unit (wRVU) reports, with comparisons to Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) wRVU benchmark data as applicable,  are prepared, delivered and reviewed with physician/APPs, reviewing financial and wRVU performance with providers in person or via video/call on a monthly basis or on a more frequent basis with providers who request or need more frequent and additional data and feedback to improve access to care for the community.

Attend weekly HSC Medical Group Services meetings and other HSC Medical Group Services meetings as necessary.  If unable to attend, prior notification to RVP and AVP-Operations prior to the meeting.  Attend Annual Medical Group Services meetings.

Conduct Quarterly Medical Group (all providers) meetings.

At least Quarterly, review in person or via video/call with all Physicians/APPs their performance reports.  Included, but not limited to, wRVU actual to employment agreement wRVU threshold, quality, patient experience and other provider performance related performance/feedback reports.

Prepare budgets, evaluate historical performance and generate goals for future achievement, and perform action planning as necessary for back to budget variances. 

Monitor, report on and present financial performance for all assigned providers and clinics and collaborate with clinic leaders to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to annual clinic budgets. 

Provide leadership to clinic managers, including performance management, coaching and talent development, with at least weekly communication. 

Monitor clinics for efficiencies to reduce clinic investment to include, but not limited to, accounts receivable oversight, budgeting, charge capture, monthly operating report (MOR) preparation and budget oversight. Monitor practice start-ups to aid in building existing practice revenue through charge capture, fee schedules, and new programs.

Implement and effectively manage Market Plan for new patients, driving towards clinic access and growth.

Manage support staff within assigned clinic(s) within primary market. Responsible for performance reviews and other HR related matters

Works in collaboration with other Market Directors in the region.

Accountable for ensuring compliance with all Physician/APP employment agreements and professional services agreements contract terms.

Responsible for validating all clinics, employees, Physicians/APPs are complying with all employee and patient safety requirements, Lifepoint policies, and HSC Medical Group Services guidelines. Escalate any concerns per policy and guidelines.

Negotiates physician/APP employment agreement terms, including a financial analysis or proformas for impact for new physicians/APPs and renewals of employment agreements and contracts.  Balances financial implications of changes with internal equity and overall financial performance goals for the clinic.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What we offer 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in medical group practice management or similar healthcare setting, with specific leadership experience.

Certifications: Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) or FACMPE is preferred.

Licenses: N/A

About Us

Paris Regional Health (formerly known as Paris Regional Medical Center), located in Paris, Texas, is a 154-bed, Level III Trauma Center and general acute care hospital serving Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma. With state-of-the-art equipment, robust service lines, and a staff of 900+, Paris Regional stands as the most complex hospital in at least a 70-mile radius of Paris. We are proud to serve our community and the surrounding area with quality health care close to home.

Where We Are:

Paris Texas is a delightful blend of small-town charm, rich history, and quirky attractions that make it a standout destination in Northeast Texas.

 EEOC Statement
Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.