Director of Provider Compensation

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

5+ days PTO/holidays

401(k) with company match

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

LHH is assisting our healthcare client in Indianapolis in their search for a Director of Provider Compensation. This enterprise-wide leader will serve as the subject matter expert for physician and advanced practice provider compensation, guiding design, governance, and financial oversight of compensation programs.

Partnering with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations, the role develops strategies that align provider incentives with access, quality, productivity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in physician compensation, healthcare consulting, or healthcare finance, including 5 years advising senior healthcare executives and physician leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of physician compensation methodologies and productivity metrics.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements affecting physician compensation.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, data interpretation, and compensation modeling.
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of wRVU methodologies and value-based compensation models.
• Advanced expertise in physician compensation strategy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership on compensation market trends, benchmarking, and regulatory considerations.
• Lead complex analyses and develop executive-level reports and financial models.
• Evaluate provider compensation performance and translate data into actionable insights.
• Plan and continuously improve provider compensation programs with enterprise-wide impact.
• Influence cross-functional teams and drive change without direct authority.
• Promote alignment between compensation strategy, financial stewardship, and organizational goals.

Skills

Provider compensation expertise

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

wRVU understanding

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics

Job description

LHH is assisting our long-time healthcare client in their search for a dynamic and experienced Director of Provider Compensation to join their leadership team. This role serves as the enterprise-wide strategic leader and subject matter expert for physician and advanced practice provider compensation across the organizations employed provider enterprise. This role is responsible for guiding the design, governance, administration, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance of compensation programs that support organizational priorities, physician engagement, workforce sustainability, and the delivery of high-quality patient care. Partnering closely with executive leadership, physician leaders, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and Operations, the Director develops and evolves compensation strategies that align provider incentives with organizational goals related to access, quality, productivity, growth, operational performance, and value-based care. In addition to career growth, our client offers competitive compensation/benefits, a great culture and a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership on compensation market trends, benchmarking, emerging payment models, workforce strategy, and complex regulatory considerations, ensuring compensation programs remain competitive, compliant, and financially sustainable while supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
• Lead highly complex analyses and develops executive-level reporting, financial models, business cases, and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate provider compensation performance, assesses financial and operational impacts, identifies risks and opportunities, and translates complex data into actionable insights that drive organizational outcomes.
• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of provider compensation programs and initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
• Strong influence and relationship management skills, as the role routinely leads cross-functional teams, builds consensus among diverse stakeholders, and drives change without direct authority.
• Serve as a key resource for organizational leaders, provides specialized expertise across the enterprise, and promotes alignment between provider compensation strategy, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and IU Health's long-term strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration , Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in physician compensation, healthcare consulting, or healthcare finance, including 5 years advising senior healthcare executives and physician leadership
• Extensive knowledge of physician compensation methodologies, physician productivity metrics
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements affecting physician compensation
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, data interpretation, and compensation modeling
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of work RVU ( wRVU ) methodologies, physician productivity metrics, and value-based compensation models
• Advanced expertise in physician compensation strategy and governance
• Ability to influence executive and physician stakeholders in complex environments.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skill.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• 15 days PTO and paid holidays

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Angie Moller at [e-mail], or visit our website at www.lhh.com

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