Director, Physician Compensation

Role Description

The Physician Compensation Director provides strategic leadership, design, and governance of physician compensation programs within an integrated finance function, holding direct accountability for the performance and results of two physician organizations. Operating under limited supervision guided by division objectives, this role sets the vision and direction for compensation strategy, executes departmental business plans, and allocates resources to ensure alignment with organizational priorities, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.

As a senior leader, the Director applies a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of industry standards and business dynamics to partner with executive leadership, physician leaders, HR, Legal, and Compliance. The Director manages a subordinate professional employee, establishes functional/organizational priorities, and resolves complex, multi-dimensional problems to develop market-competitive, scalable frameworks that adhere to Fair Market Value (FMV) and commercial reasonableness standards while driving integration and transparency across two physician enterprises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in healthcare finance or physician compensation.
• Proven track record of managing professional teams and executing functional business plans.
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements (Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, FMV).
• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) combined with 12+ years of experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Provider Compensation Specialist (CPCS) designation preferred.
• Mastery of advanced financial modeling, scenario planning, and quantitative business analytics.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks.
• Expert-level knowledge of diverse physician compensation structures.
• Proficiency with data visualization applications (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to synthesize complex business dynamics across a division.
• High-level communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) savings matches.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family well-being.

Compensation Range

$97,500.00 - $141,500.00. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer, including education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.