Role Description
Help shape the future of accountable care with TeamHealth! We are seeking an accomplished physician executive to serve as ACO national medical director; a highly visible leadership role focused on driving the growth and expansion of innovative post-acute care Accountable Care Organization initiatives. This unique opportunity combines leadership of a high-performing ACO helping to develop and expand a new ACO platform supporting physician groups, post-acute care organizations, and healthcare partners.
Working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders, you will serve as a physician strategist and ambassador focused on growth, network development, and accountable care success. This position is primarily strategic and administrative in nature and offers a chance to influence the future of value-based healthcare on a national scale.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership
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Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute ACO growth strategies
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Support the expansion and market development of post-acute care ACO initiatives
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Provide physician perspective on accountable care, population health, and value-based reimbursement models
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Evaluate healthcare trends, market opportunities, regulatory changes, and partnerships
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Support organizational planning and long-term growth objectives
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Business Development & Network Growth
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Partner with business development leadership to identify and cultivate new ACO participants and strategic relationships
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Participate in executive presentations and stakeholder meetings
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Serve as the physician representative for prospective physician groups, healthcare organizations, and post-acute operators
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Assist with participant onboarding, due diligence, and network expansion efforts
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Represent the organization at conferences, industry events, and value-based care forums
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Executive Relationship Management
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Develop trusted relationships with physician leaders, healthcare executives, and strategic partners
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Serve as a physician ambassador for ACO programs and value-based care initiatives
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Support initiatives that strengthen participation and alignment
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Facilitate collaboration among physician groups, healthcare organizations, and post-acute care clinicians
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Value-Based Care Strategy
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Provide subject matter expertise in MSSP, accountable care, population health, and risk-based reimbursement models
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Collaborate with internal teams to improve outcomes and performance
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Interpret healthcare performance data and communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders
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Support initiatives focused on improving care coordination, reducing unnecessary utilization, and enhancing beneficiary outcomes
Qualifications
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MD or DO degree
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Active, unrestricted medical license
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Board certification in IM, FM, or related specialty
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Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience
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Minimum of 5 years of physician leadership experience
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Experience in value-based care, ACOs, population health, post-acute care, or risk-based reimbursement models
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Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills
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Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
Requirements
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Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) experience
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Post-acute care leadership experience
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Population health management expertise
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Experience supporting healthcare growth or network development
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MBA, MHA, MPH, or similar advanced degree
Benefits
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401(k)
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Dental, health, and vision insurance
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Flexible spending account
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Health savings account
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PTO
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Professional liability insurance
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Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
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Work location: Remote