Senior Director of Physician Services

Senior Director of Physician Services

Lewiston, ID

Job Description

At Client we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart Client's is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

The Senior Director of Physician Services, is responsible for the overall direction, supervision and coordination of functions and activities related to the Client in conjunction with Client including the management of the primary and specialty care physician clinics and office services including Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Neurology, Urology, Pulmonologist, Cardiology, Interventional Radiology and future expansion of physician services.

• Is responsible for interpreting Medical Center and department policies, objectives and operational procedures to Directors and Managers. This includes resolving problems with Directors concerning such items as staffing, utilization of Medical Center facilities, and equipment and supplies.
• Has responsibility for efficient and effective operations including development of fiscal/budget and operational goals for the division. This includes the development and management of the SJMG Business Office ensuring efficient and effective billing processes for outpatient physician billing practices.
• Works in conjunction with Chief Executive Office, Chief Medical Officer, and Executive Team in the execution and development of the Medical Staff Development plan including physician recruitment, physician leadership development, physician contracting and pay practices. This includes the assessment of current and future infrastructure needs for facilities and technology especially in relationship to physician clinic electronic medical records and models of care.
• Represents the Medical Center in the strategic planning, development and coordination of regional networking opportunities with regional partners including the surrounding critical access hospitals, clinics and providers.
• Is an integral member of the Client Executive Team assisting in the administration and coordination of Medical Center strategic goals and initiatives. Consults with and advises President/CEO on problems relating to operation of the Medical Center recommending changes in administrative policies to carry out objectives of the Medical Center more effectively. The VPPS assists in budget preparation and funds allocations based on cost studies, review of department budget estimates, familiarity with operating procedures and discussions with department directors.
• Is an advocate for the Medical Center and meets with community members to promote public relations for the Medical Center. Also attends meetings of physicians, civic and service organizations as a representative of the Medical Center.

Work Conditions/Hours

Normal hours are 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary in accordance with business necessity. Normal office working conditions.

Client considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Skills : DIRECTOR , PHYSICIAN SERVICES