Director Physician Practices - Administration
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Location: Philadelphia, PA 19120
Description:
Job Summary
The Director of Physician Practices directs administrative and clinical services to multiple practice sites through physician/administrator leadership. Focus is on the strategic development and implementation of programs and initiatives designed to support the achievement of organizational goals and mission. The Director of Physician Practices provides operational leadership in the planning, directing and administration of the Tower Health Medical Group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementation of practice and service line processes, standard operating procedures, identification of process management improvements and related efficiencies, implementation of performance improvement plans as appropriate, human resources management, quality of patient care and financial oversight for all practices reporting to the Director of Physician Practices. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Maintains deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall department function.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Experience
Required Skills
Overview
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
About the Organization
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour
The Director of Physician Practices directs administrative and clinical services to multiple practice sites through physician/administrator leadership. Focus is on the strategic development and implementation of programs and initiatives designed to support the achievement of organizational goals and mission. The Director of Physician Practices provides operational leadership in the planning, directing and administration of the Tower Health Medical Group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementation of practice and service line processes, standard operating procedures, identification of process management improvements and related efficiencies, implementation of performance improvement plans as appropriate, human resources management, quality of patient care and financial oversight for all practices reporting to the Director of Physician Practices. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Maintains deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall department function.
#STC
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
Overview
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
About the Organization
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour