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Physician Practice Manager

Elmira, NY

St. Joseph's Hospital is a not-for-profit JCAHO accredited community general hospital located in Elmira, NY.  Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester in cooperation with the physicians and citizens of Elmira, NY, St. Joseph’s has been serving the needs of the community since 1908.   As a result of our continued commitment to providing exceptional care, we are seeking a Physician Practice Manager to lead the support of our physician and practitioner groups. 

Background:

The Physician Practice Manager will be accountable for developing effective professional relationships with the physician team.   You will manage daily operations of the St. Joseph’s Hospital physician office practices, Advantage Health Medical Services and St. Joseph’s Health Services.  Consulting with and advising staff, you will coordinate with the Chief Medical Officer to provide all necessary physician/practitioner liaison and management support functions necessary to ensure effective and efficient operations within a fast-paced and professional healthcare and patient care environment. 

Reporting to the CMO, you will play a key role in all aspects including the analysis for physician and practitioner performance scorecards, reflecting physician’s and practitioner’s personal financial and quality performance measures.  We are looking for a skilled professional who will effectively interact with the Multispecialty Physician Organization to keep abreast of all patient issues, contributing input and follow-up where appropriate.   Overall responsibility for monthly budgets, performance reports as well as the annual budget preparation and monthly variance reporting.

If you are looking to grow your career, you will want to explore this position further.  This position offers more than usual autonomy and the chance to make an impact as a key player within the overall Health System. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

First, we are looking for candidates who are great communicators and understand how to effectively work collaboratively with a team of professionals.  Next, you will need a Bachelors Degree with at least five (5) years of related experience in building & maintaining relationships with physicians, staff & administration within the healthcare arena.  We are also interested in candidates that bring a strong background in healthcare-related products & services and sound working knowledge of federal, state and local health care provider regulations.  Finally, strong financial and analysis skills are needed.  The position includes local travel between offices, business institutions and the Hospital.  The position provides a competitive base salary supported by a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) and other benefits. 

Next Steps:

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a resume in WORD format along with salary history to Courtney Bricks at Premier Executive Search. 
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