VP Physician Practice Ops

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Work Shift: Day

Work Day(s): Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM

Shift End Time: 5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

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.

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Children’s Physician Group (CPG), this executive leader will guide the operations of all medical and hospital-based physician practices, including affiliated organizations. The leader will collaborate with the COO of CPG to lead the design, development, and implementation of organizational models, infrastructure, processes, and leadership teams essential for aligning and integrating physician practices with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

In addition, they will work strategically alongside the COO to establish a top-tier physician practice organizations that consistently achieves operational excellence and becomes preferred choice for physician collaboration and engagement.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a leader in physician practice management
• Knowledge and experience in practice management, including knowledge of practice operations, financial models, reimbursement structures, and organizational models
• Experience leading academic and nonacademic healthcare systems in physician employment, and integration of practices into a larger system

• Pediatric healthcare experience
• Academic and nonacademic practice experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, health administration, or related area
• MBA or MHA

• No professional certifications required

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for conflict resolution, problem solving, strategic planning and evaluation , financial analysis and negotiations
• Proven ability to influence and gain support of senior leaders through clarity of message, command of subject matter, and effective delivery
• High level strategic thinking and problem solving
• Proven track record leading a successful team
• Collaborative
• Ability to easily adapt to change
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

• Work with the COO, CPG to drive performance, and achieve a high performing physician organization.
• Work with the COO, CPG, develop and achieve annual operating goals and objectives.
• Provide operational oversight for physician practices, including oversight of daily operations, ongoing performance management, and performance improvement plans.
• Lead operational excellence for physician practices and achieve annual targets for service, quality, and financial performance.
• In conjunction with CPG COO and physician partners assure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and productivity. Set productivity standards in partnership with COO CPG and mentor and monitor performance.
• Enhance operational effectiveness and quality of care by routinely assessing performance relative to benchmarks and initiatives and implementing appropriate improvement plans.
• Communicate regularly with physician practice leaders regarding practice performance and expectations, assuring goals are being met and that necessary plans are implemented.
• Assists COO CPG in maintaining positive community relations and in serving as liaison with staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, and all regulatory agency requirements and standards affecting the operations of the facilities.

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.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family:
Vice President