[Hiring] Physician Staffing Specialist @In Compass Health

Role Description

Develop and maintain monthly schedules with Medical Directors where available in managing the shift schedules to ensure coverage on a daily basis every day of the year. Responsible for sourcing, screening and placing 1099/PT physicians to supplement staffing needs of each Hospitalist program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Generate schedules to guarantee physicians are assigned his/her minimum commitment of shifts per contract;
• Obtain availability from 1099 providers to supplement staffing needs of each program;
• Complete, confirm and communicate all schedule shifts with physicians and mid-level providers;
• Manage and negotiate additional pay upon/and only with approval from VP of Physician Services and/or Director of Operations;
• Confirm and distribute monthly schedules to physicians 6-12 months in advance;
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contracted physicians and mid-level providers;
• Communicate vital information obtained from physician contact to all team members including operations, credentialing, recruiting and human resources;
• When appropriate and approved in advance by the VP of Physician Services and/or Director of Operations identify qualified candidates through third party locum agencies;
• Assist patient care liaisons and/or program coordinators to schedule provider orientation at each program;
• Participate in after-hours calls for scheduling emergencies;
• Track and report any additional exception pay per payroll period and report forward to VP of Physician Services one day prior to payroll deadline;
• Document all calls and communication in ACT database;
• Maintain comprehensive and current knowledge regarding physician related information in ACT database;
• Conduct initial screening of all potential candidates;
• Acquire information necessary for required background and reference checks for candidates prior to contract being extended;
• Ensure shift rates for 1099 providers are within budgetary guidelines and are approved by management in advance if over budget;
• Respond with follow up calls on any leads produced from the Lead Generators or from other recruiters within 2 days turnaround time;
• Communicate and create ECRF on all contractual requests for potential candidates;
• Ensure all 1099 provider contracts and COI are obtained and executed prior to physician working on schedule;
• Assist in all recruiting efforts for implementation or urgent needs as assigned;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the staffing department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred);
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Experience with scheduling applications and software;
• Extensive experience with MS office software.

Skills & Characteristics

• Motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Team player who embraces organizational change and a fast-paced environment;
• Proficient in multiple project management;
• Highly organized, detail-driven and results oriented;
• Thrives on problem solving and possesses solid critical thinking and analytical skills;
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.