Physician Contracting Officer

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Req # .
Category:
Clerical / Administrative.
Status:
Full-Time.

Shift: Day.
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services.
Department:
Physician Contracting.
Pay Range: $91,472.00 - $ per year.

Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.

The Physician Contracting Officer plays a critical role in developing and implementing standardized form contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable health care regulations, maintaining fair market value FMV standards, and streamlining the end-to-end contracting process to support the organization's strategic and operational objectives.

• Bachelor's degree required, JD or Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and diligent attention to detail required.
• Proficient with relevant software critical to the job function: contract management software and Excel.
• Track record of success working in an environment of collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and shared passion for excellence and innovation.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, allocate resources, and manage multiple ongoing, concurrent projects.

• 3-5 years experience in physician contracting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and diligent attention to detail required.

• Review and approve physician arrangement terms and fair market value FMV analyses for accuracy and compliance with Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and internal policies.
• Ensure consistency, legal sufficiency, and alignment with RWJBarnabas Health’s strategic goals and operational standards.
• Monitor changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and industry guidance related to physician arrangements, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, IRS rules, and CMS requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, physician leadership, and finance teams to create templates that reflect current laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Lead initiatives to improve the physician contracting lifecycle, reduce turnaround times, and enhance transparency and accountability.
• Liaise with internal and external valuation consultants as needed to ensure compensation arrangements remain defensible and compliant.

Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.