Description

Lifepoint Health's Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!

A Career with Us Offers:

• Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)

• Educational Assistance

• Bereavement Leave

• 401(k) Match

• Free Parking

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Director Physician Services, Primary Care Services is responsible for the operational oversight and direction of assigned provider in Primary Care Service Lines. The Regional Director works in collaboration with the Senior Regional Director and facility leadership, focused on implementing strategy and initiatives for practice operations and growth. Responsible for leadership of one or more Physician Practice Directors or Practice Managers and the assigned service lines across Central Kentucky Lifepoint Health.

Reports to: Regional Director Physician Services

FLSA: Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support hospital strategy and physician operations, leading the effective operation of designated practice (s)

Responsible for all aspects of practice operations and growth, including maintenance of key metrics, financial reviews, and practice growth initiatives and revenue cycle analysis. Specifically responsible for all items in the Practice Manager Checklist, as well as any Specialty specific requirements

Interact on a biweekly basis with providers, ensuring standards of communication and information are met and develop strategy on matters pertaining to physician operational needs

May prepare and deliver monthly physician reporting packages, reviewing financial performance with providers on a weekly basis

Plan and attend Quarterly Physician Group meetings

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 practices and collaborate with Practice Directors and other practice leaders to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to annual practice budgets

Provide leadership to Physician Practice Directors, including performance management, coaching and talent development, with at least weekly communication

Monitor practices for efficiencies to reduce practice 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 practice growth

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

Additional InformationPosition serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skillled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices

Skills and AbilitiesBusiness Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs

Moderate Computer Skills - Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives

Complex Communication - Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others

Varied Business Problems - Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedent and practices

Department Specific - Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department

Functional Independent Judgment - Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others

Project Planning/Organization - handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project oversight, and resource allocation

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities - required or 7 years or more experience requiredCertified medical Practice Executive (CMPE) or FACMPE, preferred

Required SkillsRequires excellent customer service and critical thinking skills, detailed oriented with decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of 7 years in physician practice management or similar healthcare setting with specific leadership experience

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