Manager Physician Practice Orthopedics

Trinity Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Practice Manager for the Orthopedics Office to oversee daily operations, staff coordination, and patient care quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3–5 years of progressive management, with strong communication, team-building, and budgeting skills. You will collaborate within the SJHHC network to promote mission and ensure compliant, efficient service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with 3–5 years progressive managerial experience.
• Healthcare administration experience preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Orthopedics office to ensure efficient daily workflow.
• Lead staff, collaborate with physicians, and promote patient-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Practice Manager for Orthopedics Office

Mission Statement

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Position Summary

The manager is accountable for applying positive managerial strategies to promote greater organizational commitment among
employees. Is responsible for the operations and management of the unit/service assigned, as well as, the facilitation of quality patient
care throughout the organization. Works independently and interdependently within the hospital network to accomplish efficient, cost
effective, quality patient care. Supports and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic plans of SJHHC.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure

Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate discipline with three to five years progressive experience in the field. Advanced degree
is a plus/requirement, depending on specific service needs and/or requirements. Ideally the candidate will have three to five years of
supervisory experience. Or an AAS degree in an appropriate discipline with six plus years progressive experience in the field will be
considered based on specific department needs and/or requirements. Certification/licensure as required by regulatory agency.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of
expertise.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal, motivational and conflict resolution skills. Strong participatory
management, team building and administrative skills. Broad based knowledge of related regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience with capital expenditure and budgeting preferred.

Lead

Core to be completed within twenty-four months.

Work Environment and Hazards

Exposure Class I or II, service specific - various, depending on service - limited exposure to situations which could cause serious
illness or injury. May involve exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

Physical Demands

Medium work: some lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.

Work Contact Group

All services, employees, medical staff, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By

Director

Supervises

Coordinators, individual contributors and staff.

Career Path

Director

General Performance Criteria: Manager Expectations

*ES = Employee Survey Question Exceeds Meet Below

Leadership

• Creates atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and support.
• Demonstrates evidence of inspiring shared vision and teamwork.
• Expresses self as a professional role model to staff and others.
• Fosters working relationships with other services, staff, and physicians.
• Employs conflict management skills
• *ES Accessible and approachable; manages by “walking around” within designated area of responsibility.
• Maintains expert knowledge of unit operations and functions.
• Functions in consulting role for assigned area/service.
• Acquires new knowledge regularly, and shares knowledge freely and appropriately.
• Facilitates open communication that allows discussion and exploration of alternative points of view.
• *ES Demonstrates evidence of asking for, responding to, and following up on staff input and feedback.
• Provides opportunity for staff involvement and participation in decision-making and performance improvement activities.
• *ES Acts as a staff advocate, communicating staff needs, desires, and recommendations to upper management.
• Communicates information as provided for by Administration in a timely accurate manner.

Human Resource Management

• Skillful at interviewing and hiring person(s) to meet the needs of the service that will contribute to the units success.
• Employs coaching strategies to enable employee(s) to work within job description and make decisions to support patient care.
• *ES Provides direction and challenges employee to reach full potential; promotes staff accountability.
• Completes and properly submits performance appraisals by established review date.
• Demonstrates evidence of utilizing appropriate disciplinary action(s) for inadequate performance, including attendance; completes and files appropriate documentation.
• Develops specific action plans to improve employee performance.
• Provides employee(s) with meaningful recognition, praise, and thanks.
• *ES Establishes fair and equitable staff scheduling practices.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Participates in preparing a realistic yearly budget, to include revenue, personnel, supplies, capital equipment, and other operational expense projects.
• Adheres to cost effectiveness/cost analysis in recommendations of products and/or practice.

Performance Improvement/Risk Management

• Monitors unit activities for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains an organized and safe work environment; demonstrates safe practices.
• Maintains readiness for compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Saves and stores required unit documents and statistics.
• Promotes best practices in patient care delivery; investigates incidents and complaints, and takes appropriate action in a timely fashion.
• Participates in the planning and/or development of unit/division PI initiatives.
• Reviews customer service survey results, monitors trends and identifies improvement opportunities and implements appropriate strategies.
• Responds appropriately to internal/external customer feedback, striving for service excellence.
• Involves staff in the improvement process, ensuring that they have input in recommending improvement and maintaining best practice performance.

Researcher

• Participates in Performance Improvement and Monitoring.
• Applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice.

Pay Range

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.