DIRECTOR OF PROVIDER COMPENSATION

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a Director of Provider Compensation to lead the provider compensation program, align compensation strategies with recruitment and growth, and drive data-driven decision making.

The role requires strategic leadership, oversight of models to ensure fair market value and regulatory compliance, and collaboration with senior finance and clinical leadership to optimize contracts and budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in accounting with direct healthcare or public accounting experience preferred.
• Management experience required or demonstrated through previous job experience and responsibilities.
• MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Provider Compensation team and align compensation programs with recruitment and growth strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance and Physician leadership to develop and implement compensation strategies that meet regulatory and market requirements.
• Design and oversee compensation models, ensuring fair market value and regulatory compliance.
• Develop reports and dashboards to communicate compensation data and insights to staff and leadership.
• Monitor industry trends and adjust compensation practices to remain competitive and compliant.
• Manage day-to-day budgetary responsibilities and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

DIRECTOR OF PROVIDER COMPENSATION

Camden, NJ

• Job ID 70521
• Job Type Full Time
• Shift Day
• Specialty Finance/Accounting

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

The Director Provider Compensation administers, coordinates and evaluates the Physician Compensation Program for Cooper Healthcare. Aligns Sr. Physician Leadership strategy with the core operations of the Physician Compensation program.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Lead and develop the Provider Compensation team, aligning compensation programs with recruitment and growth strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including Finance and Physician senior leadership, to develop and implement compensation strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Provide input on new strategies, policies, and procedures for provider compensation, ensuring they are tailored to each market and specialty.

Compensation Model Management

• Design, oversee, and analyze provider compensation models, ensuring they are commercially reasonable, compliant with regulations, and consistent with fair market value.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing compensation practices, assessing changes to align with industry trends and organizational goals.
• Perform compensation modeling and analyses, making data-driven analysis for compensation structures and rates across various markets.
• Prepare and validate provider contract request forms, ensuring accuracy and timely approval.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop reports, dashboards, and educational tools to communicate compensation principles, processes, and data-driven insights to staff and operations.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze data related to compensation, including financial, productivity, and quality metrics, ensuring data integrity and rectifying inconsistencies.
• Design and implement standardized processes for productivity and compensation report distribution, supporting transparency and informed decision-making.

Regulatory Compliance & Fair Market Value

• Ensure all provider compensation arrangements are aligned with fair market value principles and comply with federal and state regulations.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, making recommendations to ensure competitive and compliant compensation practices.

Operational & Budgetary Oversight

• Manage day-to-day budgetary responsibilities, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial requirements.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, optimizing operations and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Support new programs, integration efforts, and mergers/acquisitions, providing analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.

General Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as required, including participating in quality improvement initiatives and customer service enhancements.
• Exercise independent judgment in decision-making, analysis, and problem-solving, ensuring systematic and logical approaches to challenges.

Tailor communication strategies to diverse audiences, providing clear, concise, and respectful information exchange.

Experience Required

Minimum of 7 years' experience in accounting with direct healthcare or public accounting experience preferred.

Management experience required or demonstrated through previous job experience and responsibilities.

Education Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance required, MBA degree preferred.

Hourly Rate

• Hourly Rate Min $52
• Hourly Rate Max $86

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]