UTMG, an academic physician practice plan associated with UT´s College of Medicine, seeks an outstanding leader for a senior management role. Senior management and Academic practice experience are essential requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as the administrative leader for UTMGs Adult Multi-Specialty practices. Participates with management team and Medical Staff to develop and implement clinical operations to optimize the provision of quality health care. Responsible for the clinical and financial operations for ambulatory practices at Germantown, east Memphis, Eastmoreland, and for related inpatient practices and Call Center functions. Develops systems and resources for the clinical practice to meet the needs of patients, Medical Staff and support staff. Manages contracts between UT Medical Group and Methodist delivery systems for Methodist sites at Germantown and University as well as Tenet/St. Francis contracts. Supports Clinical Leadership and Department Chairs for the development of Methodist-based programs and services. Serves as part of both the UTMG executive leadership team and Operations Group. Supports, via an Affiliation Agreement, activities of the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine. Key Result Areas (Principal Accountabilities)Financial ManagementDevelops annual operating and capital budgets in areas of responsibility to support organizational plans. Ensure operating budget is met. Responsible for results and activities, revenues and costs related to the overall annual plan. Develops, with appropriate Clinical Leaders, corrective actions.Develop, monitor and report variances and other key indicators for Departments, programs and services within areas of responsibility.Insure financial transactions are recorded and internal controls are observed in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Department of Finance and Administration.Partner RelationshipsResponsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships between UTMG and a variety of external, partner organizations. Principally, the position leads the relationship between Methodist and UTMG for all UTMG services and programs based in the Methodist University Hospital. Other partnerships relate to the Germantown practice, including our tenants and Baptist Memorial and Tenet/St. Francis.Clinical OperationsEffective utilization of human, physical and financial resources for the Medical Staff to conduct their clinical practices. Delivery of services which are safe, efficient and responsive to the needs of the Medical Staff, support staff and patients. Develop, implement and monitor charge capture protocols for Medical Staff in all ambulatory locations and inpatient settings. Integrates with Revenue Services, Information Systems, Managed Care and Process Audit Teams to assure internal control procedures and established operating procedures are followed. Monitor and report variances from protocol and expected activity, Where necessary with appropriate Department Chairmen and Clinical Leaders take corrective actions.Manage effectiveness of management personnel and supervisors in clinical settings related to patient flow, charge capture, lag time, denied claims and collection of co-pays. Ensure Call Center operations are effective.Human Resource ManagementResponsible for the recruitment, selection, motivation, retention and periodic assessment of employees. Coordinates with appropriate Medical Staff and aligns with HR policies and procedures. Develop key personnel and improve staff performance and effectiveness through sound human resource practices. Regulatory ComplianceResponsible for insuring compliance with regulatory issues related to the practice of Teaching Physicians. Includes documentation requirements for billing, medical licensure requirements, requirements for DEA numbers, credentialing with hospitals and health plans, Stark and anti-kickback provisions, provider time reporting and HIPAA, requirements related to activities of not for profit organizations in health care as well as requirements of the Internal Revenue Service for business transactions. Effectively uses compliance resources and educates Clinical Leadership.Physician RelationshipsMeets regularly with Medical Staff and/or Division Chiefs in larger Departments. Reports on Group, program, service and Department/Division operational and financial performance. Serves as integrator between Medical Staff and Group administration to resolve concerns, seek ideas and encourage participation within UTMG.Support for Chairmen and Clinical LeadersRoutinely reviews with Chairman and other Clinical Leaders financial and operational performance relative to plan and options for improvement. Provide administrative support for Chairs/Division Chiefs and other Clinical Leaders in feedback to Medical Staff regarding areas of sub-standard performance or behavior. Provide administrative support and consultation in workforce planning for Faculty/Medical Staff and supports recruitment and orientation of new Faculty/Medical Staff.Leads integration of Department Chairmen and other Clinical Leaders and Group Administration and communicates Group Administration position on various issues.