Physician Services Director at Lifepoint Health

Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Healthcare Operations, Physician Services, Clinical Administration, Budget Management, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Patient Care Coordination, Provider Engagement, HIPAA Compliance, Accreditation Standards, Financial Acumen, Executive Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your experience matters Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team At Rutherford Regional Health System, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care with a patient-first approach. Our experienced physicians, nurses, and clinical teams work collaboratively to provide personalized treatment and support for patients throughout every stage of their healthcare journey. As a 143-bed acute care facility, Rutherford Regional Health System offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. We are dedicated to providing care in a safe, professional, and supportive environment, where teamwork and compassion guide everything we do. How you’ll contribute As the Physician Services Director, you will excel in this role by: * Develop and implement departmental goals, operational plans, and performance standards aligned with organizational, clinical, regulatory, and ethical requirements. * Direct and evaluate daily departmental operations, including patient care coordination, provider engagement, service delivery, and resolution of operational issues to ensure high-quality outcomes. * Lead workforce planning and staff development activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, scheduling, and continuing education initiatives. * Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental budgets to ensure effective resource utilization and financial accountability. * Utilize performance data, quality metrics, and reporting tools to identify opportunities for improvement and support operational excellence. * Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies, including oversight of audits, reporting, and readiness for regulatory surveys. * Foster a collaborative, service-oriented environment that supports professional growth, accountability, and strong interdisciplinary partnerships. Schedule: Full Time, Days Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. * Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. What we’re looking for * Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and progressive leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree. * Extensive leadership experience in healthcare operations, physician services, ambulatory services, or clinical administration, with demonstrated success in a director-level or comparable role. * Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards, including HIPAA and compliance best practices. * Proven ability to lead teams through performance management, staff development, workforce planning, and organizational change. * Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in budget development, variance analysis, and driving operational efficiency and performance improvement. * Strong physician relations and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across clinical and administrative teams. * Executive-level communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. More about Rutherford Regional Health System Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County for over 100 years. Offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care, Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. EEOC Statement “Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Responsibilities

The Physician Services Director is responsible for developing departmental goals, managing daily operations, and overseeing patient care coordination and provider engagement. This role also involves managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading workforce planning and staff development.