Chief Executive Officer - Tenet Physician Resources - West Palm Beach, FL

Job Summary

Company Background

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The CEO is responsible for establishing credibility and trust with leadership, peers, and subordinates in the Florida Market. This role involves driving the creation of a vision, strategic plan, and cohesive culture across care sites. The CEO will oversee physician practices, engaging with physicians to align with Tenet Health's mission and values, enhance integration of primary and specialty care, and implement efficient business practices. By focusing on productivity, cost containment, and patient satisfaction, the CEO will assess organizational needs, foster a culture of engagement, and position the organization for continued success and significant growth in the evolving healthcare landscape. The CEO 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.

Reporting Relationships

Directly reporting to the Market CEO, Tenet Physician Resources

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

ThesuccessfulChiefExecutiveOfficer,TenetPhysicianResourcescandidatewill:

• Developandimplementstrategicplanstoachieveorganizationalgoals,providingleadershipinplanning, organizing, monitoring, and improving the operations andquality of programs and services tophysician-owned practices.
• Leadthedevelopmentandexecutionofinnovativeinitiativestoenhancepatientcarequality,operational efficiency, and provider satisfaction.
• Cultivatestrongrelationshipswithphysiciansandproviders,promotingcollaboration,engagement,and alignment with Tenet Health's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Drivethetransformationandintegrationtoaresults-oriented,patient-firstculture,ensuringstandardpractices and common metrics across operations, geographies, and specialties, while addressing unique needs.
• Facilitate,implement,andprovideefficientadministrativesupportforexistingphysician/providerpracticesand physician/provider recruitment related to ambulatory clinics, new practice start-ups, and divestiture activities.
• Advocatefortheneedsandinterestsofphysiciansandproviders,addressingconcernsandimplementing initiatives to enhance provider satisfaction and retention.
• Developandimplementstrategiestorecruit,onboard,andsupportnewclinicians,ensuringalignmentwith Tenet Health's organizational culture and values.
• Partnerwithsystemleadershiptoensuretop-tierpatientexperienceandconsistencyacrossthecare continuum.
• Engagephysiciansandprovidersinprocessimprovementandthesharingofbestpracticesacrossmarkets.
• Evaluatecurrentoperations,policies,andprocessesusingstandardmetricsandanalysis,identifying opportunities to further align clinical operations
• Lead with a solid understanding of various service lines and delivery models within all markets, collaborating to develop plans for expansion of services, performance improvement and/or consolidation based on market demographics and facility/service line volume projections.
• Overseetheimplementationofnewservices,utilizingdifferentbusinessmodelsandstrategicrelationships withexternalpartnersandphysicians,supervisingandcoordinatingthereviewprocessforallnewservices and acquisitions.
• Promoteacultureofthehighestlevelsofphysician,provider,and colleague engagement.
• Leadactivitiesthatsupportsuccessfulfinancialperformanceandproductivityofclinicalandbusiness operations, assuming accountability for the financial performance of the enterprise.
• Overseeallphysicianemploymentagreements,professionalserviceagreementsforphysicians,andany contract provisions, updates, and revisions. Negotiate and maintain necessary contracts for ambulatory medical director services, business relationship contracts, and leases in support of services within the respective service area.
• Collaboratewithpatientcarestaff,healthsystemadministration,andsharedservicestopromoteefficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Establishandpromoteeffectiveavenuesfortwo-waycommunicationbetweenleadership,providers,and colleagues.
• Leadateamofcolleaguesinhumanresourceinitiatives,includingperformancemanagement,educationand development, selection and retention, workforce planning, coaching and counseling, and activities that promote colleague engagement and satisfaction.
• Lead or support financial resource functions, including managing expenses, preparing, monitoring, and executingwithinbudgetlimits,monitoringproductivitystandards, managing the purchasingprocess,and making decisions related to finances for the area of responsibility.
• Leadorsupportchangeandprocessimprovementinitiatives,strivingforstandard,efficient,andvalue-added processes, communicating a clear vision, influencing and motivating others, and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Leadership

• Demonstratedleadershipskillswithadeepunderstandingofgroupdynamics,teamwork,andsite/costcenter-based management.
• Provenabilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationships.
• Exceptionalcommunicationskillsacrossalllevelsoftheorganization.
• Stronganalyticalskillswiththeabilitytoconsistentlyfollowthroughtoinnovativesolutions.
• Extensiveknowledgeandexperienceinnegotiatingwiththird-partypayers.
• Proactiveapproachwiththeabilitytoexerciseindependentjudgment,decision-making,andproblem-solving expertise.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,respectfully,andprofessionally,bothinwritingandverbally,with physicians, management, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Provenabilitytoworkunderpressureandmeettightdeadlines
• Highly organized with the ability to manage large volumes of information efficiently, handle multiple projects anddeadlinessimultaneously,andmaintainattentiontodetailinafast-paced,results-orientedenvironment.

PersonalandProfessionalAttributes

• Demonstratesacooperativeandrespectfulapproachtoproblem-solving,capableofbuildingconsensusand support.Worksacrossfunctionallinestoengagediverseresources,ensuringcollaborativeeffortstoachieve desired results.
• Abroadstrategicthinkerandteamplayerwhothrivesinambiguity.Translatestheorganization'svisionand mission into a focused strategy and detailed practical plan for the future.
• Anintuitivethinkerwhogeneratesinnovativeideasandrecommendsnewormodifiedapproaches.
• Possessesthehighestpersonalandprofessionalintegrity,principles,andknowledge.Earnsrespectand supportwhenmakingdifficultdecisionsandchoices,establishingimmediatecredibilitywithpeers,senior leadership, and medical staff.
• Activelyandaccuratelylistens,encouragesinputfromothers,providescleardirections,andmaintains ongoing dialogue with employees to ensure continual progress.
• Workscollaborativelywithindividualscriticaltothesuccessfulexecutionoffinancialtasks.
• Exhibitsexcellentoralandwrittenpresentationskills.Articulate,agoodconversationalist,andpossessesa gracious demeanor.

GoalsandObjectives

Thefollowinggoalsandobjectiveshavebeenidentifiedasprioritiesforthisposition:

• DevelopacomprehensiveunderstandingofTenetPhysicianResourcesandestablishpositiverelationships across the organization and medical group based on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Leadtheformulationandimplementationofanoperationalframeworkthatensuresconsistent,effective,and efficient practice management, fiscal discipline, strategic recruitment of providers, and the development of clinical quality programs for the advancement of the medical group.
• Createaphysicianleadershipdevelopmentplanforkeyphysicianleadersandinterestedphysicians.
• Managethe integration of new practices into Tenet PhysicianResources, ensuring operationalandfinancial accountability,strengtheningfinancialperformance,andmakingsoundbusinessdecisionswhilemaintaining an empowered, entrepreneurial outlook.
• Focusonmaximizingprofitabilityandreturnoninvestment(ROI)throughstrategicfinancialmanagementand operational efficiency.
• Fosteracultureofaccountabilitybydevelopingbusinessanalytics,includingmetricsanddashboards,and evaluate the overall expense structure to reduce costs without impacting service or quality.
• Support theclinical agenda by assessingpractice performance, collaboratingwith the finance team torefine reportingtoolsthattrackqualityandfinancialmetricsbyphysicianandlocation,andcreatespecializedplans for each physician to grow their practice and maximize productivity.
• Continuouslyevaluateandrefinethephysiciancompensationplanacrossallpracticestogaintheconfidence of physicians that the plan is fair and accurate.
• Utilizetechnologytosupportclinicalworkandgeneratedatanecessarytoimplementanddrivechange.
• StabilizemarketsharegrowthandexpandservicelineswithanemphasisonOrtho,OB/GYN,andCardiology.
• Improve physician engagement through strategic planning of physician and practice development in connectionwiththemanagementcompanyandrespectivehospitalmarketleadershipteam,including physician recruitment and practice location selection.
• ManagePhysicianEmploymentAgreementrenewalsbytrackingtermdatesandassigningresponsible parties.
• OverseeMarketOperationsCouncils,whichincludeHospitalAdministrativeTeammembership,andmanage Physician Advisory Councils within their markets.
• Handleinitialandrenewalleasesforemployedphysicianpractices,ensuringconsistencywithproforma assumptions, and identify and track capital needs for physician practices.
• Monitorfinancialresultsdailyandweeklyforemployedphysicianpracticesandmanagevolumegrowth initiatives like ZocDoc and DrScore to increase patient satisfaction and volume growth.
• ParticipateinmonthlyoperationsreviewswithTPRandMarketseniorleadership,leadvariousmeetingswith physicians, practice operations, revenue cycle management, and TPR leadership, and work with practice leadership to identify opportunities for improving EBITDA and cash flows.
• AdheretoandsupportTenet'smission,purpose,philosophy,objectives,policies,andprocedures,conformto the HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement,and demonstrate support for the Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities, adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies, and reporting compliance issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

CandidateQualifications Education/Certification

• Bachelor'sdegreeinmanagementorarelatedfieldisrequired,withpreferencegiventocandidatesholding an MHA or MBA.

KnowledgeandWorkExperience

• Atleasttenyearsofprogressivelyresponsibleexperiencein medium-to-largemulti-specialtygrouppractices, including multi-site management. Proven expertise in implementing best practices, systems, and processes, along with skills in organizational standardization and transformation.
• Required experience in healthcare system physician group practices and multispecialty practice settings. Demonstratedunderstandingofthebusinessaspectsofgrouppracticemanagementandambulatoryclinical operations.
• Provensuccessinrecruitingandintegratingphysicians.
• Strongoperationalcapabilities,balancingquality,patientexperience,efficiency,andfinancialperformance.
• Extensiveexperienceindesigningphysiciancompensationprogramsandadeepunderstandingofhowto incentivize physicians.
• Demonstratedabilitytoeffectivelyadvocatefor,retain,andmanagefinancialandotherresourcesnecessary for success in a geographically dispersed environment.
• Successfulhistoryoffosteringpositivephysicianrelationships,developingphysicianleaders,andengaging them in strategic decision-making. Collaborates with physicians on clinical quality, service, and program growth. Able to work effectively with physician partners to gain confidence, cooperation, and trust.
• Strongleadershipandmanagementskills,includingtheabilitytoassessexecutivetalent,organizeworkfor maximum impact, recruit and engage new employees, and develop accountability systems for measuring performance and ensuring progress toward agreed-upon goals.
• Broadknowledgeofthefundamentalsofmedicalorphysiciangrouporganizationandadministration,aswell as legislation and regulations applicable to healthcare organizations.

LeadershipSkillsandCompetencies

• Effective Communicator : Actively listens, seeks ideas and input from others, promotes open, timely, and transparentcommunication,andfacilitatesdynamicexchangesofideas.Representstheorganizationadeptly with any audience.
• Quality,Safety,andPatientSatisfactionFocused :Committedtodeliveringhigh-qualityclinicalcareand consistently pursuing clinical excellence.
• InspirationalLeader :Servesasaguidingbeaconfortheorganization,connectspersonallytoprovide leadership, and mobilizes the organization around focused goals and objectives. Enhance employee experience and engagement.
• InnovativeandTransformative :Cultivatesanenvironmentthatencouragesinnovation,transformation,and calculated risk-taking. Shows unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.

• FinanciallySavvy :Understandsandvaluesfinancialplanningandmanagement. Thinkstrategicallyabout financial implications and alternatives in relation to business planning and strategies.
• Results-Driven :Consistentlyachievesdesiredoutcomes,eveninchallengingsituations.Leadsanddrives high performance in financial operations, quality, safety, satisfaction, and innovation through people and accountability structures.
• CollaborativeandIntegrative :Recognizestheimportanceofpartnerships,buildsrelationshipsinternallyand externally, and works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
• TeamBuilder :Passionateaboutdevelopingorganizationalcapacitybyattracting,engaging,and developing top talent. Build teams that leverage diverse skills and perspectives to achieve desired goals.
• CourageousDecision-Maker :Possessesinternalstrengthtoaddressdifficultdecisionsandcircumstances.
• Trustworthy :Earnstheconfidenceandtrustofothersthroughhonesty,integrity,authenticity,andconsistent actions. Acts in ways that are perceived as forthright, genuine, and authentic. Is a credible andvisible leader at all levels of Tenet Physician Resources.

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