Market Director - IPM

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, seeks a Market Director in Amarillo, TX to lead all operational aspects of IPM’s physician practices within the designated market. You will supervise Practice Managers, implement corporate initiatives, and drive financial and clinical performance with a focus on service excellence.

You’ll recruit physicians, oversee credentialing and onboarding, monitor performance indicators, collaborate with hospital leadership, and advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health or Business Administration required; Master’s preferred.
• Three to five years of physician practice management or healthcare management experience.
• Experience managing multiple physician locations with at least 20 physicians.
• Strong financial management and operations knowledge for a medical group.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of providers while ensuring policies and procedures are implemented.
• Oversee overall care center performance and communicate corporate initiatives.
• Assist in recruiting physicians and oversee credentialing and onboarding.
• Collaborate with market leaders to monitor performance indicators and compliance.
• Maintain relationships with hospital administration and market providers.
• Lead telehealth initiatives and ensure professional service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Planning and organizing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health or Business Administration

Master’s degree in health or business administration

ACMPE certification (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

To learn more about IPM visit Physician Services - Independence Physician Management - UHS.

The IPM Market Director provides leadership, direction and ongoing administration and management within a designated market for all operational aspects of IPM’s physician practices. Ensures policies and procedures are implemented for efficient, effective management of all programs. Direct supervision of Practice Managers and / or Practice Administrators. Has overall responsibility for all aspects of the care centers, financial and operational performance and is accountable to communicate and implement corporate strategic initiatives to meet the program goals and objectives. Demonstrates service excellence and conveys professionalism at all times with strong motivation to achieve optimum results.

This position is located within IPM's market located in Amarillo, Texas.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains direct supervision of providers while ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for efficient, effective management of all programs.


• Has overall responsibility for all aspects of the care centers, financial and operational performance and is accountable to communicate and implement corporate strategic initiatives to meet the program goals and objectives.


• Assist in the recruitment of physicians to develop/grow provider base, including networking and interviewing. Oversee credentialing, contracting and onboarding process.


• Collaborates with market leaders to monitor performance indicators ensuring practice objectives/goals are met. i.e. pro fee billing training, compliance and timely credentialing.


• Maintains strong collaborative relationships with hospital administration leaders and market providers.


• Engage and collaborate with market partners in the implementation of telehealth initiatives, processes and procedures.


• Demonstrates service excellence and conveys professionalism at all times with strong motivation to achieve optimum results.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!


• Pet Insurance


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health or Business Administration is required. Master’s degree in health or business administration and/or certification by the American College of Medical Practice Executives is preferred.


• Three to five years of physician practice management or health care management experience is required.


• Experience in managing multiple physician locations across a geographic area with at least 20 physicians is required.


• Strong understanding in the financial management, and business and clinical operations of a medical group practice


• Knowledge of fiscal management techniques, revenue cycle management and third party reimbursement


• Knowledge of health care administration systems


• Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements


• Knowledge of computer systems and applications


• Planning, organizing and supervising


• Exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-making


• Develops and maintains effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public


• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and prepare comprehensive reports


• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally


• Human resources management, organization and team building.


• 20-30% within market required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.