Director Physician Compensation & Contracting

Forefront Dermatology; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Director to lead strategy and administration of physician compensation and contracting, ensuring competitive, compliant structures that support recruitment and retention. The role advises physician leadership and collaborates with Legal and Compliance on all related matters.

The position oversees contract renewals, compensation calculations, and the development of the compensation team, reporting to executive leadership and focusing on strategic alignment with

Qualifications

• Experience leading physician compensation or provider contracting in healthcare.
• Strong analytical skills with market data evaluation.
• Leadership and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of physician compensation programs across the organization.
• Oversee provider contract renewal negotiations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop the physician compensation and contracting team.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure compensation and contracting arrangements meet regulatory standards.
• Present compensation strategy and performance to executive leadership.
• Advise physician leadership on compensation-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Accounting/Finance/Economics)

Job description

Overview

The Director, Physician Compensation & Contracting leads strategy and administration of physician compensation programs and provider contracting, ensuring competitive, compliant compensation structures that support recruitment and retention. This role is responsible for overseeing provider contract renewal negotiations and administration of the associated compensation calculations. The Director, Physician Compensation & Contracting serves as a key advisor to physician leadership and works closely with Legal and Compliance on all compensation and contracting matters.

Responsibilities

• Leads administration of physicians and provider compensation programs across the organization.
• Oversees provider contract renewal negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages and develops the physician compensation and contracting team.
• Partners with Legal and Compliance to ensure compensation and contracting arrangements meet regulatory standards.
• Presents compensation strategy and performance to executive leadership.
• Serves as a key advisor to physician leadership on compensation-related matters.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading physician compensation or provider contracting functions in healthcare.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience evaluating compensation models and market data.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare compensation regulations, including Stark Law and Anti-Kickback considerations.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field required.

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of related experience.

For this position, the base pay range is $150,000.00 - $190,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.