Director-Finance, Physician Enterprise

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, the Physician Compensation Manager will serve as a leader within the provider compensation work stream to administer and develop provider compensation programs for Northeast Georgia Physician Group and Georgia Heart Institute employed providers. This person will assist in the planning, development, and implementation of specific pay practices to ensure legal compliance with System policies and government regulation. Duties will include, but will not be limited to provider compensation budget creation and management, provider compensation reporting, financial analysis, and forecasts as well as the presentation of such reports to executive management, Board of Directors (BOD) and/or BOD committees, physicians, and other stakeholders. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Collect and maintain provider compensation information in a complex database to be used in high‑level calculations used to formulate provider compensation. Prepare and maintain monthly provider compensation summary and detail charge reports. Work collaboratively with the provider compensation work stream to ensure providers are paid in a timely and accurate manner. Identify issues related to provider compensation programs and recommend effective and timely solutions. Assist providers in understanding their practice and individual compensation results. Assist with Fair Market Value analyses. Prepare provider compensation budgets and associated financial projections. Collaborate with Legal, Human Resources, Corporate Compliance, Provider Recruitment, and other stakeholders in physician contract development, the creation and deployment of provider contract renewals, and practice acquisition due diligence. Support the provider compensation work stream through survey participation and analysis, assembling compensation packages, conducting analyses requested or required by Executive Leadership, Board of Directors, Medical Directors, individual providers, or Legal Counsel. Develop a competent and efficient staff by supervising Provider Compensation Analysts and a Financial Analyst, assigning and monitoring tasks, mentoring and developing, and driving accountability via ongoing feedback as well as in annual performance evaluations. Assist with special projects as deemed necessary in the Financial Operations Division. Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: N/A Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; or a degree from an accredited undergraduate college with education and experience in physician practice financial management; or an equivalent combination of other education and experience to demonstrate a broad based knowledge of healthcare operations and finance. Minimum Experience: 3‑5 years of progressive work experience in financial analysis, accounting, and/or auditing. Experience in developing analytical models, testing assumptions, and strategies. Other: N/A Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: N/A Preferred Educational Requirements: N/A Preferred Experience: Background in healthcare preferred. Experience with provider employment agreements or compensation agreements preferred. Other: N/A Skills & Abilities Strong analytical background and comfort working with financial, operational, and quality data. Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and database software with the ability to integrate elements as needed. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Capability to present to individual physicians, executive leaders, or large groups and manage own presentations. Independent judgment applying discretion and decision‑making. Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote NGHS’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31‑65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31‑65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66‑100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0‑30% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31‑65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31‑65% Intensity of Work: Constantly 66‑100% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving Equal Employment Opportunity Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr