Physician Compensation Program Specialist

Gillette Children's; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Gillette Children's is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Physician Compensation Program Specialist to join our team, serving as the primary physician-facing partner for the compensation program.

The role includes coaching physicians, communicating performance data, and aligning incentives with organizational goals while collaborating with analytics, revenue cycle, and leadership teams. A strong background in physician compensation and data interpretation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare admin or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in physician relations, provider education, healthcare administration, or direct engagement with physicians.
• Experience with performance-based compensation models in medical groups, hospitals, or health systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and interpret compensation and productivity reports for physician-facing delivery.
• Communicate performance reports clearly to physicians and leaders.
• Act as liaison between physicians, analytics, and revenue cycle teams; address questions and feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality and stay informed on FMV guidelines and regulatory considerations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Human Resources, or related field; or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Tools

Oracle Health (Cerner)

Job description

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: PHYSI006918

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Part-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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St. Paul Campus-200 Univ
St Paul, MN 55101, USA

Description

Gillette Children's is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Physician Compensation Program Specialist to join our team!

Purpose of Position:

The Physician Compensation Program Specialist is the primary physician-facing partner for Gillette’s compensation program. As a subject matter expert in physician compensation, this role is dedicated to helping physicians understand, navigate, and succeed within the compensation model through individualized coaching, clear communication of performance data, and targeted education.

Gillette believes that the physician compensation program should be collaborative, inclusive, and transparent. The Program Specialist embodies these values by working closely with physicians, human resources, the physician compensation data analyst, revenue cycle teams, the Physician Compensation Advisory Committee, and administrative and operational leadership to support physician engagement and program understanding. This position plays a critical role in aligning physician incentives with organizational goals, enhancing transparency, and fostering a culture of accountability and trust.

Through individualized physician coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and targeted training, the Program Specialist ensures physicians are equipped to engage with the compensation model’s performance expectations. This role partners closely with the physician compensation data analyst, which owns the back-end wRVU calculations and reporting, as well as the revenue cycle team, so the Specialist can focus on meaningful, relationship-centered conversations that support clinical excellence, transparency, and physician engagement.

Compensation and Benefits Information:

The annual salary range for this opportunity is $41,444 to $62,171, with a median salary of $51,807 (adjust for 0.5 FTE). Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity. Salary is just one component of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement saving match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

Compensation Reporting & Communication

• Review and interpret compensation and productivity reports prepared by the data analytics team, ensuring accuracy and readiness for physician-facing delivery
• Communicate performance reports to individual physicians and physician leaders, presenting data in a clear, accessible and actionable manner
• Serve as the primary liaison between physicians, the data analytics and revenue cycle teams, communicating physician feedback, flagging data questions, and ensuring reported information is understood and trusted
• Maintain working knowledge of compensation benchmarks, FMV guidelines, and regulatory considerations to accurately respond to physician questions and elevate compliance concerns as appropriate.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Physician Engagement and Coaching

• Meet with section chiefs and individual physicians to review performance metrics and bonus opportunities
• Collaborate with certified coding resources to provide guidance on improving documentation and coding practices
• Partner with operational leaders to identify and remove barriers to physician productivity
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, operations, and clinical departments on compensation-related needs
• Coordinate and/or deliver training sessions for physicians and administrative leadership on physician compensation, RVUs, and key components of the compensation program
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to support physician engagement and program success

Other

• Act as a resource to staff on physician compensation matters, including policies and processes
• Participate in physician compensation surveys to support benchmarking and compliance
• Complete special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Human Resources, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ experience in physician relations, provider education, healthcare administration, or a role with direct engagement with physicians, or clinical providers
• Experience working with performance-based compensation models in a medical group, hospital, or health system

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Experience with EMR systems such as Oracle Health (Cerner)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in influencing, building trust, and fostering collaborative relationships with physicians and organizational leaders
• Working knowledge of physician compensation structures, productivity metrics, professional coding, Relative Value Units (RVUs), and documentation practices sufficient to educate and coach physicians effectively
• Ability to interpret and clearly present compensation and productivity data provided by analytics partners, translating findings into actionable guidance for physicians
• Familiarity with Fair Market Value (FMV), Stark Law, and other regulatory considerations affecting physician compensation
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex compensation and productivity concepts to physicians, administrative, and executive leadership in an accessible, engaging way
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with a proven ability to handle sensitive compensation matters with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
• Experience facilitating presentations or training in a clinical or healthcare setting
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends in physician compensation and healthcare operations

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.

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