Business Manager - Hospitalist - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS invites applications for a strategic Hospitalist Program Director role. You will drive operational, financial, and administrative leadership, overseeing budgets, scheduling, analytics, and staff supervision to advance service line growth and fiscal stewardship.

Ideal candidates hold a MBA/Healthcare Administration or related master’s degree with 5+ years in healthcare operations and 3+ years in budgeting, scheduling, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in healthcare operations or physician practice management.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Budget Oversight: Leads development and management of departmental operating and capital budgets; monitors financial performance; analyzes budget variances; develops corrective action recommendations; collaborates with Finance on forecasting, productivity reporting, and resource allocation.
• Provider Scheduling and Workforce Operations: Oversees physician and advanced practice provider scheduling processes to ensure adequate coverage, contractual compliance, and productivity targets; maintains scheduling systems; reconciles worked shifts and compensation data.
• Operational Analytics and Business Reporting: Develops and maintains operational dashboards, scorecards, productivity and financial analyses; monitors KPIs and provides recommendations to leaders to improve efficiency and performance.
• Staff Leadership and Operational Oversight: Supervises business operations, scheduling, and administrative personnel; supports recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and workflow development; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Strategic Planning and Program Support: Advises Hospitalist leadership; leads operational improvement initiatives; supports service line growth and provider recruitment; collaborates across departments to meet strategic objectives.

Skills

Budget management

Workforce scheduling

Reconciliation & reporting

Data analytics

Leadership & coaching

PM & process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Healthcare Administration/Finance

Master's degree in Business Administration/Healthcare Administration/Finance

Job description

Job Information Exemption Status: Exempt A Brief Overview Provides operational, financial, and administrative leadership for the Hospitalist Program. Responsible for budget development and management, provider scheduling oversight, operational analytics, financial reconciliation, staff supervision, and strategic initiatives supporting departmental performance, fiscal stewardship, and service line growth. Collaborates with physician leaders, Finance, Human Resources, Medical Staff Services, and operational departments to ensure efficient and effective program operations. Education Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Required* Master's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. PreferredExperience Qualifications* 5 years Healthcare operations, business management, finance, or physician practice management Required* 3 years Budget development, financial analysis, and reporting. Required* 3 years Scheduling and workforce management Required* Supervisory or leadership experience Preferred* Hospital-based physician group or service line management PreferredSkills and Abilities* Healthcare finance and budget management (Required proficiency)* Workforce planning and provider scheduling* Financial reconciliation and operational reporting* Data analytics and dashboard development* Leadership, coaching, and staff development* Project Management and process improvement methodologiesLicenses and Certifications* Certified Medical Practice Executive - ACMPE Preferred* Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI PreferredWhat you will do* Financial Management and Budget Oversight Leads development and management of departmental operating and capital budgets; monitors financial performance; analyzes budget variances; develops corrective action recommendations; and collaborates with Finance on forecasting, productivity reporting, and resource allocation.* Provider Scheduling and Workforce Operations Oversees physician and advanced practice provider scheduling processes to ensure adequate coverage, compliance with contractual obligations, and achievement of productivity targets. Maintains scheduling systems and reconciles worked shifts and compensation data.* Operational Analytics and Business Reporting Develops and maintains operational dashboards, scorecards, productivity reports, and financial analyses. Monitors departmental key performance indicators and provides recommendations to leaders to improve operational efficiency and performance.* Staff Leadership and Operational Oversight Supervises assigned business operations, scheduling, and administrative personnel. Supports recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and workflow development while ensuring regulatory and organizational compliance.* Strategic Planning and Program Support Serves as an operational advisor to Hospitalist leadership. Leads operational improvement initiatives, supports service line growth planning, assists with provider recruitment activities, and collaborates with organizational departments to achieve strategic objectives.* Participates in organizational committees and special projects.* Assists with policy development and departmental process improvement initiatives.* Supports preparation of presentations, reports, and business plans.* Coordinates department meetings and administrative activities.* Performs other duties as assigned.Travel Requirements* 5% Occasional travel for meetings, education, and organizational activities.Required for All Jobs* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health* Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Not Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines* Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.* Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.* Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.* Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.* Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability* HybridScope* Has Supervisory Responsibility* Has Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands* Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour* Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour* Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour* Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Grasping (Fine Motor): Rarely less than 1 hour* Grasping (Gross Hand): Rarely less than 1 hour* Handling: Rarely less than 1 hour* Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour* Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs* Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour* Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs* Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs* Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs* Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs* Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour* Talking: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Walking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWorking Conditions* Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour* Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour* Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour* Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour* Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour* Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.