Director of Inpatient Services (Charlotte & Sarasota counties)

Director of Inpatient Services

Millennium Physician Group

Full Time (Monday-Friday)

Covering Charlotte & Sarasota Counties

The Director of Inpatient Services (IPS) is responsible for establishing and executing short and long-term strategies for the business development and operational excellence of the Inpatient Services department. This position plays a critical role in achieving clinical, operational, and financial goals while ensuring high-quality patient care and effective coordination among healthcare providers. The Director will oversee a diverse team, manage significant budgets, and foster relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery across hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

Responsibilities
• evelop and implement market strategies for Hospital and SNF Provider program development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee a team of 18 physicians and 17 advanced providers, ensuring a balance between productivity, quality, and cost. Focus on provider retention, recruitment, and communication.
• Establish and support complementary programs (e.g., Transitional Care Management, Pre-Operative Services) to enhance patient care and service integration.
• Manage a $11M budget in net revenue, actively participating in budget development and ensuring achievement of financial targets.
• Ensure program compliance with institutional requirements, regulatory standards, and billing practices. Monitor documentation, coding, and billing accuracy.
• Build and maintain relationships with outpatient physicians, hospital specialists, nursing home physicians, and MPG leadership to enhance communication and collaboration.
• Supervise IPS program staff, including Operations and Inpatient Services Managers, ensuring effective team performance and adherence to departmental objectives.
• Support the transition from Fee for Service to Pay for Value through effective care coordination with home health, SNF, and specialist networks.
• Set job objectives, and performance standards, and conduct employee evaluations, including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure consistent follow-through on deliverables, providing timely updates on projects and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Master's degree in healthcare administration, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare operations, focusing on hospitalist and provider relations management.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development, and team leadership within a healthcare setting.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with all levels of the organization and coordinate activities across departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify gaps and implement solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare operations, particularly in hospitalist and provider relations management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and achieve financial targets while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks PTO & 7 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability coverage (goes into effect after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Wellness
• Other Employee Discount programs like Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts
• Other benefits: Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more

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Why Millennium?

Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with healthcare providers throughout Florida.

At Millennium Physician Group, you will find an organization that focuses on family and building a strong network of people to care for the communities we serve. We are always searching for employees who have a strong customer service attitude, fantastic teamwork skills and a willing smile ready to share.

Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek bet