Physician Services Director

Raleigh General Hospital; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Raleigh General Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Physician Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for physician services across the system, aligning provider practices with organizational goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

You will drive performance improvement, financial stewardship, and physician engagement to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in physician services or hospital-based operations.
• Strong financial acumen and regulatory knowledge (Joint Commission, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physician Services department by aligning people, processes, and resources with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Develop and execute departmental plans, policies, and performance standards that support clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee physician practice operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, exceptional service delivery, efficient workflows, and effective resolution of patient and provider concerns.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team by planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work; establishing quality standards; and overseeing hiring, onboarding, performance management, corrective action, and employee development.
• Drive workforce excellence through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and continuing education initiatives that promote professional growth and engagement.
• Manage departmental financial performance by developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Direct and support internal and external audit activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory, legal, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, provider engagement, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth initiatives across physician practices.
• Leverage data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities, optimize practice operations, enhance patient and provider experience, and achieve organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring the department remains focused on its critical role in delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Director of Physician Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for physician services across the hospital system, ensuring alignment of provider practices with organizational goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This role is also responsible for driving performance improvement, financial stewardship, and physician engagement to support high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. As the Director of Physician Services joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

At Raleigh General Hospital, people are our passion and our purpose. We are committed to fostering an environment where individuals are valued not only for what they do, but for who they are as professionals and as people. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality care across a wide range of surgical services and specialty programs, including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services. Each year, we care for nearly 13,000 patients and treat more than 50,000 individuals in our emergency department, reflecting our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of our community. Raleigh General Hospital is proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized symbol of quality and safety in healthcare, and we are equally dedicated to advancing the future of care through education by supporting nursing student programs and offering numerous allied health externship opportunities that help develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.

How You'll Contribute

As the Director of Physician Services, you will excel in this role by:

• Lead the Physician Services department by aligning people, processes, and resources with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Develop and execute departmental plans, policies, and performance standards that support clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee physician practice operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, exceptional service delivery, efficient workflows, and effective resolution of patient and provider concerns.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team by planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work; establishing quality standards; and overseeing hiring, onboarding, performance management, corrective action, and employee development.
• Drive workforce excellence through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and continuing education initiatives that promote professional growth and engagement.
• Manage departmental financial performance by developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Direct and support internal and external audit activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory, legal, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, provider engagement, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth initiatives across physician practices.
• Leverage data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities, optimize practice operations, enhance patient and provider experience, and achieve organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring the department remains focused on its critical role in delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Schedule

Full-Time, Days

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field preferred; applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Progressive leadership experience in physician services, medical group administration, or hospital-based physician operations within a complex healthcare system.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage physician practices or integrated clinical operations in a hospital environment.
• Strong understanding of hospital and ambulatory operations, continuum of care, and physician alignment strategies within an integrated delivery system.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing operational resources in a healthcare system setting.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation standards (including Joint Commission), and healthcare quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively partner with physicians, executive leadership, and cross-functional hospital departments to drive organizational goals.

More About Raleigh General Hospital

Raleigh General Hospital cares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.

EEOC Statement

"Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."