Director of A/R & Reimbursement

Director of A/R & Reimbursement | Growth OrthopedicsPosition SummaryThe Director of A/R & Reimbursement is a senior revenue cycle leader responsible for enterprise-wide oversight of accounts receivable, cash applications, and reimbursement performance across a multi-site orthopedic platform, including clinics and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). This role is both strategic and operational, charged with improving cash flow, accelerating collections, optimizing payer reimbursement, and building a high-performing, people-first culture within a distributed RCM workforce.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise A/R & Cash Performance• Executive oversight of professional, ASC, and ancillary A/R• Ownership of A/R aging strategy and recovery initiatives• Oversight of cash posting accuracy, reconciliations, refunds, and recoupments• Monitoring KPIs including days in A/R, net collection rate, cash acceleration, and denial overturn ratesReimbursement & Payer Optimization• Lead underpayment identification and recovery efforts• Contractual variance analysis and payer escalations• Collaboration with managed care, coding, and revenue integrity teams• Optimization of allowed amounts and reimbursement predictabilityLeadership & Culture• Lead and develop remote A/R, cash applications, and reimbursement teams• Establish clear performance expectations and career pathways• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaborationStrategy & Continuous Improvement• Data-driven performance management using dashboards and analytics• Process redesign and automation initiatives• Support RCM centralization, growth, and acquisitions• Ensure compliance with payer and regulatory requirementsQualificationsRequired• 10+ years of progressive revenue cycle experience• Strong leadership in A/R and reimbursement• Experience managing remote RCM teams• Deep knowledge of orthopedic and ASC reimbursement• Exceptional communication and change leadership skillsPreferred• Multi-site orthopedic or MSO experience• Familiarity with RCM analytics tools and clearinghouses #J-18808-Ljbffr Growth Orthopedics