Director, Medical Staff Services - Full Time Days

Valley-Presbyterian-Hospita; California (MO); On-site; USD 151,560 - 185,270; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital in California is seeking a Director of Medical Staff Services to provide strategic leadership for credentialing, privileging, and physician governance. You will oversee credentialing operations, uphold compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, and state requirements, and collaborate with physician leaders to enhance engagement and governance.

This executive role demands 7+ years in Medical Staff Services with leadership experience, expertise in governing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, nursing, health information management, or related field required (equivalent progressive Medical Staff Services leadership experience may be considered)
• Master's degree preferred
• Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) required (or obtained within 12 months of hire)
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification preferred
• Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Lead all Medical Staff Services operations, including credentialing, privileging, appointments, reappointments, and provider enrollment
• Oversee Medical Staff governance, including Medical Executive Committee, Credentials Committee, Governing Board, and other physician committees
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, state, and regulatory standards
• Provide strategic guidance on Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, policies, and governance processes
• Lead physician peer review, OPPE, FPPE, and professional practice evaluation programs
• Partner with physician leaders, executives, department chairs, and hospital leadership to strengthen physician engagement
• Oversee physician onboarding, orientation, and integration processes
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, physician satisfaction, and regulatory compliance
• Optimize credentialing software, provider data management systems, and Medical Staff technologies
• Develop departmental budgets, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Relationship-building

Change management

Credentialing software experience

Education

Bachelor?s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Health Information Management, or related field

Master?s degree preferred

CPMSM certification required within 12 months

CPCS certification preferred

Job description

Director, Medical Staff Services - Full Time Days

Job Category: Medical Staff

Requisition Number: DIREC003125

• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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• Pay or shift range: $151,560 USD to $185,270 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Director, Medical Staff Services

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Lead Medical Staff Excellence & Physician Governance

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Medical Staff Services team plays a vital role in supporting physician leadership, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care. We\'re seeking an experiencedDirector of Medical Staff Servicesto provide strategic leadership for credentialing, privileging, medical staff governance, accreditation readiness, and physician engagement while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Organized Medical Staff.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead all Medical Staff Services operations, including credentialing, privileging, appointments, reappointments, and provider enrollment
• Oversee Medical Staff governance, including Medical Executive Committee, Credentials Committee, Governing Board, and other physician committees
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, state, and regulatory standards
• Provide strategic guidance on Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, policies, and governance processes
• Lead physician peer review, OPPE, FPPE, and professional practice evaluation programs
• Partner with physician leaders, executives, department chairs, and hospital leadership to strengthen physician engagement
• Oversee physician onboarding, orientation, and integration processes
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, physician satisfaction, and regulatory compliance
• Optimize credentialing software, provider data management systems, and Medical Staff technologies
• Develop departmental budgets, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives

What You\'ll Bring

• 7+ years of progressive Medical Staff Services experience in an acute care hospital
• 3–5 years of leadership experience overseeing Medical Staff Services operations and personnel
• Expertise in managing credentialing, privileging, , appointment, and reappointment processes in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Experience interpreting, implementing, and administering Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and governance requirements.
• Demonstrated responsibility for medical staff governance, accreditation compliance, physician peer review, OPPE, FPPE, focused evaluations, and professional practice evaluation processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, and California regulatory requirements related to medical staff operations and credentialing
• Experience supporting Medical Executive Committees, Credentials Committees, Governing Boards, and executive leadership teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills
• Experience with credentialing software and provider data management systems

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Health Information Management, or a related field required (equivalent progressive Medical Staff Services leadership experience may be considered)
• Master\'s degree preferred
• Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) required (or obtained within 12 months of hire)
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification preferred
• Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days

Why VPH

• Mission-driven healthcare organization
• Executive leadership role with significant organizational impact
• Opportunity to shape physician governance, accreditation, and Medical Staff excellence
• Collaborative environment partnering with physicians and hospital leadership
• Drive operational excellence while supporting exceptional patient care

Equal Opportunity Employer

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