Tenet Physician Resources CEO - Detroit Market

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Chief Executive Officer, Tenet Physician Resources, Detroit Market, locally known as DMC Medical Group, has responsibility for oversight of the existing physician practices, as well as newly acquired/employed physician practices throughout the hospital and specific market physician practice locations. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for coordinating with local hospital(s), market management, and corporate-based functional departments (Legal, Managed Care, IT, HR, etc.) to ensure swift and effective execution of start-up and onboarding activities. The Chief Executive Officer will manage and direct activities in practices, including physician human resources requirements, customer service, customer satisfaction, financial, medical, business information systems, practice profile analysis, and compliance with regulatory bodies, and will participate in planning and development. The market leaders also work with local hospital(s) and market management and corporate functional departments to standardize the start-up and onboarding process. The Chief Executive Officer participates in monthly operational and financial reviews along with the Department Chief Financial Officer and other department team members to hold hospital and physician practice managers accountable for improving operational and financial performance. 

 

Reporting Relationship 

The Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Market reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Tenet Physician Resources. 

Principal Accountabilities 

• Strategic planning of the physician/practice development in connection with the management company and respective hospital market leadership team (to include physician recruitment, practice location selection).
• Management of physician employment agreement renewals (through tracking term dates and assigning responsible party for handling renewal).
• Oversight of Market Operations Councils (which include Hospital Administrative Team membership). · Oversight of the Physician Advisory Councils within their markets.
• Management of the employed physician practice leases (initial and renewal) to include review and signature. Ensure the language in physician employment agreements is consistent with proforma assumptions. Identify and track capital needs for physician practices.
• Management of financial results for employed physician practices, to include daily/weekly monitoring of results.
• Management of volume growth for employed physicians, patient satisfaction, and any other volume growth initiative.
• Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet.
• Conform to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrate support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhere to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect specific job functions/responsibilities; report compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Participate in monthly operations reviews with Tenet Physician Resources and market senior leadership.
• Lead various meetings with physicians, practice operations, revenue cycle management, and Tenet Physician Resources leadership. Responsible for working with practice leadership to identify opportunities for improving EBITDA and cash flows.  

REQUIRED SKILLS:

At least 10 years of practice management experience in a large multi-specialty group of physicians that includes management responsibility for all operational areas, including finance. Must have advanced understanding of physician practice start-up requirements, RVU principles and concepts, billing/collections, accounts receivable management, employee supervision, managed care, patient relations, physician credentialing, medical office policies/procedures, marketing, coding HER/Practice Management IT systems, and MGMA benchmarks. 

A bachelor’s degree in management or a related field is required. An MHA or MBA is also preferred. 

• Strong leadership skills and understanding of group processes, teamwork, and site/cost center-based management.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to analyze problems and consistently follow through to creative solutions.
• Knowledge of and experience negotiating with third-party payers.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally – both in writing and ve