Director Physician Practice Administration (Alliances)

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a Director, Physician Practice Administration (Alliances) to lead operations across the alliance sites, aligning physician practices with strategic priorities, financial stewardship, and patient safety standards. Reporting to the AVP, this role coordinates with physician leaders, operational teams, and academic partners to drive efficiency and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, staffing coordination, process standardization, quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in physician practice administration within an academic medical center, hospital, or complex healthcare system.
• Leadership-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation capabilities; experience translating complex data into actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in performance analytics tools and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational improvement initiatives, physician engagement efforts, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a matrixed healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting ambulatory operations, provider scheduling workflows, and physician compensation administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual operating budget for the physician practice operations across the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab alliance sites, including participation in capital planning initiatives.
• Provide operational leadership and oversight to physician practice administrative staff.
• Optimize operational workflows, resource utilization, and practice efficiency to improve patient access, throughput, provider support, and financial performance.
• Develop and implement standardized operational processes and best practices across physician practice locations.
• Support administrative and operational coordination related to physician and APP academic, research, and compensation activities.
• Support implementation and administration of physician and APP compensation and incentive programs.
• Promote engagement in quality improvement, patient safety, patient experience, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Prepare and present operational reports, analyses, dashboards, and strategic updates related to physician practice performance and initiatives for leadership audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Performance analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Tools

Performance analytics tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

## Director Physician Practice Administration (Alliances)Applylocations: Flagship: Ascension Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital: UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-1065134Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.## ## **Job Description Summary**The Director, Physician Practice Administration (Alliances) is responsible for the operational leadership, coordination, and implementation of physician practice administrative functions across the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab system of care, with specific focus on the strategic alliances. Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP), Physician Practice Administration, the Director ensures physician practice operations align with organizational priorities, financial stewardship, regulatory requirements, and standards for patient safety, quality, and operational excellence. The Director serves as a key liaison among physician leadership, operational leaders, and interdisciplinary stakeholders. The Director, Physician Practice Administration (Alliances) will consistently demonstrate support for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Director, Physician Practice Administration will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.## ## **Job Description****Physician Practice Management*** Support development, oversight, and performance management of the annual operating budget for the physician practice operations across the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab alliance sites, including participation in capital planning initiatives.* Ensure effective allocation of operational resources to support clinical excellence, patient access, provider productivity, and operational efficiency.* Provide operational leadership and oversight to physician practice administrative staff, including administrative coordinators, charge entry personnel, and credentialing staff.* Optimize operational workflows, resource utilization, and practice efficiency to improve patient access, throughput, provider support, and financial performance. Develop and implement standardized operational processes and best practices across physician practice locations.* Under the guidance of the AVP, Physician Practice Administration, support administrative and operational coordination related to physician and APP academic, research, and compensation activities in collaboration with physician leadership and institutional stakeholders.* Under the guidance of the AVP, Physician Practice Administration, support implementation and operational administration of physician and APP compensation and incentive programs aligned with organizational and market practices.* In collaboration with physician and operational leaders, support implementation of clinical policies, operational standards, and evidence-based practices to promote consistent, high-quality care delivery across the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab system of care**.*** Under the guidance of the AVP, Physician Practice Administration, support physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, retention, scheduling coordination, and provider lifecycle administration.**Quality, Safety, and Compliance*** Promote physician and APP engagement in quality improvement, patient safety, patient experience, and operational excellence initiatives.* Under the guidance of the AVP, Physician Practice Administration, support organizational readiness and preparation for accreditation and regulatory surveys, including Joint Commission and CARF activities related to physician practice operations and medical staff compliance.* Ensure physician practice operations comply with applicable regulatory, accreditation, compliance, and organizational standards.**Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement*** Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with physician leaders, operational leaders, academic partners, and relevant professional organizations to support operational excellence and strategic physician practice initiatives.* Prepare and present operational reports, analyses, dashboards, and strategic updates related to physician practice performance and initiatives for leadership audiences.**Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.****Reporting Relationships**Reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Physician Practice Administration.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required*** Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred.* Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in physician practice administration within an academic medical center, hospital, or complex healthcare system.* Leadership-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.* Excellent analytical and data interpretation capabilities; experience translating complex data into actionable strategies.* Proficiency in performance analytics tools and reporting platforms.* Demonstrated experience leading operational improvement initiatives, physician engagement efforts, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a matrixed healthcare environment.* Experience supporting ambulatory operations, provider scheduling workflows, and physician compensation administration preferred.**Working Conditions**Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**Pay and Benefits\*:****Pay Range:**$100,100.00 - $167,100.00## **Benefits:**Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits*\*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.***Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.