Chief Executive Officer | Arizona

An organization is seeking a Chief Executive Officer,

Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer – Arizona (CEO – AZ) has responsibility for oversight of the existing physician practices, as well as newly acquired/employed physician practices across Phoenix and Tucson markets. The CEO – AZ is responsible for coordinating with local hospital(s) and market management and corporately based functional departments (Legal, Managed Care, IT, HR, etc.) to ensure swift and effective execution of start-up and on-boarding activities. The CEO – AZ will manage and direct activities in practices including physician human resources requirements, customer service, customer satisfaction, financial, medical, business information systems, practice profile analysis, compliance with regulatory bodies, participates in planning and development and position specific requirements.

The CEO – AZ participates in routine strategic, operational, and financial reviews with the organization and corporate leadership. The CEO – AZ is expected to lead and hold team members accountable for improving ambulatory operational and financial performance as well as executing on strategic priorities. Additionally, the leader is responsible for ensuring the network adheres to operational, regulatory and compliance policies.

Other key duties include the following:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans across the medical groups, including at a physician practice level. Evaluate market trends, competition, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and mitigate risk. Collaborate with senior leadership across the organization to ensure alignment with organization’s service line goals to meet community need. Oversee Physician Advisory Councils within the market, as applicable.

Practice Acquisition & Physician Recruitment: Active contributor to physician practice acquisitions and physician recruitment and develop a high-quality physician network. Develop short-term and long-term manpower plans and supporting business plans with pro-formas. Manage end-to-end process of physician employment agreements for new recruits and renewals. Collaborate with Physician Recruitment, Finance and other Corporate and functions.

Operational Leadership and Oversight: Implement necessary operations team structure in market(s) and ensure accountability of Directors and Managers of Operations. Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and consistency across all the markets. Develop and implement standard operating procedures and monitor key performance indicators across quality, patient access, physician and provider productivity, financial and operational performance.

Financial Management: Ensure the markets are meeting/exceeding all financial KPIs. Participate in monthly Operations Reviews. Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement. Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate reporting.

Candidate Experience, Attributes And Education Requirements

At least ten years of practice management experience in a large multispecialty group of physicians that includes management responsibility for all operational areas including finance.

Must have advanced understanding of physician practice management processes including provider productivity and compensation management, comprehensive clinic operations, financial management and regulatory compliance.

Attributes:

• Ability to effectively, respectfully and professionally communicate, both in writing and verbally, with physicians, executives and employees. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze problems and consistently follow through to creative solutions.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail in a fast-paced and purposeful environment. An individual of highest personal and professional integrity, principle and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices. Able to establish immediate credibility with peers, senior leadership, and medical staff.
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  
  
  

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
  
  
  

Compensation

• A competitive compensation program will be tailored to the selected candidate. Base salary will be supplemented by a performance bonus and comprehensive, well-rounded benefits program, which includes relocation assistance.
  
  
  

TRAVEL

• Up to 50% travel in market. We will run an MVR on the final candidate.
  
  
  

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