Executive Director of Community Physician Group – Physician Administration

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Description

This is a full time (Exempt, 1.0 Status), day shift Executive Director of Community Physician Group position in Physician Administration.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Community Medical Center (CMC), the Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and operations of Community Physician Group (CPG), in conjunction with CMC leadership, including strategy development, planning, execution, and performance of our CPG practices and associated service lines. The primary focus is building high-performing service lines that include growth, high-quality care, exceptional patient experience, frictionless access, strong production and financial performance, and solid network integrity. Significant focus will be placed on service line strategy, planning, development, provider and staff engagement and integration, communication, and optimization and transformation of key performance indicators. Ensures alignment of physician services with CMC’s mission, vision, and core values: Champion patient care, Do the right thing, Embrace individuality, Act with kindness, and Make a difference. Everything we do at CPG and CMC is driven from and tied to these five core values.

PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the direction, planning, execution, and oversight of CPG practices with a focus on growth and development and optimization of the various service lines within CPG and CMC. The ultimate goal of the Executive Director is growth, development, optimization, and transformation of the various services lines and practices to desired performance as measured by key performance metrics and compared to internal and national benchmarks. Effectively translating strategy into operating plans that achieve our desired objectives is critical.
• Along with your dyad partners/leaders, other administrative leaders, and practice managers, the Executive Director is responsible for engaging and integrating physicians, APPs, direct reports and clinic support staff and maintaining high-performing and engaged teams. Facilitating and supporting the desired culture of CPG in alignment with CMC’s core values is essential.
• Responsible for physician and APP hiring, engagement, compensation, quality, patient experience, access and production expectations and reconciliation. Also responsible for communicating the various service line strategies, performance benchmarks, initiatives and plans, and the increased utilization of services with CMC and its aligned partners. Handles all separations, both voluntary and involuntary of physicians, APPs, and direct reports.
• Focus on planning and executing to optimize and transform clinical and business operational efficiency, effectiveness, cost containment, and high-quality patient care.
• Develops business plans and pro-formas to grow and implement current and new services.
• Takes ownership in the planning, development, and participation of the operating and capital budgets, financial forecasting, and is responsible for the overall financial performance of CPG, its associated service lines, and individual practices.
• Provides mentorship, training, education, and support with the objective of the professional growth and development of all direct reports. Supports all efforts to standardize job title/role competencies, training, and development.
• Responsible to participate in new office/facility design, planning, and management in association with other leaders within CPG and CMC.
• Works collaboratively with other physician group leaders and CMC’s Senior Leadership Team to advance the goals and objectives of the organization and various service lines.
• Participates in various CPG and CMC councils and committees, either as a CPG leader sponsor or participant. Represents the organization and interacts with various community stakeholders, affiliated entities, community-based physician practices, regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, and other professional groups as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education: 

• Master’s degree in health or business administration preferred.
• In lieu of a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree with 10 years of progressive practice management experience to include: financial, human resource and operational management, and a sound understanding of ambulatory care.

Preferred Certification(s):

• Certifications valued: CPPS, CMPE

Minimum Work Experience: 

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive physician practice management or related health care management.
• Strong understanding and experience working in a matrix organization and leading by influence.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication, good judgement, and strong decision-making skills required.
• Solid history of building relationships and engaging physicians, APPs, managers, and support staff.
• Proven ability to perform strategic planning, risk and opportunity assessments, and implement successfully.
• Ability to write a business plan, perform a SWOT analysis, and understand the financial statements and develop proforma’s.
• Expert understanding of operations, transformation, and change management with a proven record of demonstrating success.
• Expert understanding of process optimization and redesign, with the ability to develop performance management and benchmarking to support best practices.

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities, assigned with or without notice.

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Executive Director of Community Physician Group joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

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 and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• 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

About our Health System

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Health Administration or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Business Administration or related field.

Masters or better in Health Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

7 years:

Progressive physician practice management or related health care management.

Preferred

10 years:

Progressive practice management experience to include: financial, human resource and operational management, and a sound understanding of ambulatory care.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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