The Opportunity
Our client, an 800+ physician faculty practice plan, is affiliated with one of the country’s largest university health systems. It is the largest multi-specialty group practice in South Texas. The practice plan currently earns revenues of $225M and has launched an impressive initiative to increase market presence, leverage high-end services to the community and expand the capabilities of staff. The organization is in the early stages of installation of the EPIC Practice Management Software and EMR. Central to its continued growth and expansion, the organization broke ground in late 2006 on a $95 million, 250,000 square foot ambulatory center; it is anticipated to open in the summer of 2009.
Reporting to the Chief of Strategic Partnership and Legal Counsel, the Director, Managed Care Operations will play a pivotal role in improving the quality and efficacy of managed care contracts. The Director, Managed Care Operations will first be charged with development of the contracting strategy and re-establishment of the department to implement that strategy. The director will also lead on-going contract monitoring, including review for operational and revenue cycle implications and will be a key participant in contract negotiations. With operational responsibility for running the department, the director will lead a group of 4-5 staff in day-to-day responsibilities. As a department leader, the director will hire, mentor and facilitate growth in staff members.
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Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree; completion of a master’s degree is preferred but equivalent experience may be substituted. A minimum of ten years in healthcare is required; at least two years in academic healthcare is preferred. Candidates with contracting experience in a physician practice setting of comparable size and complexity are preferred. Contracting experience in a payor organization is a plus. Experience in business planning, negotiation and financial modeling is also required.
The Location
The community is the 7th largest metropolitan area in the United States. It is home to the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region. The city offers a diverse population of over one million people. It is recognized for its very affordable cost of living, and support of cultural activities, including theater, museums, on-going festivals and numerous public attractions. Higher education is well represented in the 11 colleges and universities in the area.
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Interested candidates may submit their credentials in confidence to:
Kathy Powell-Florip, President
Alliance Search Management, Inc.
594 Sawdust Road, Suite 194, The Woodlands, TX 77380
800.208.6089 / 970.229.5887
kathy@alliancesearch.com |
