Practice Manager / NWPG Urgent Care / FT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group is seeking a Practice Manager to oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance, and staff credentials across assigned practices in Amarillo, TX. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure efficient operations and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing licensing/credentialing, and contributing to annual budgets and recruitment processes. A strong emphasis on service excellence and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; in lieu of degree, 5–7 years healthcare experience with at least two years in a supervisor capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and supervise assigned practice(s) to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Coordinate licensing, credentialing, and regulatory requirements for staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize practice operations (CBO, marketing, quality, business development, finance, HR, leadership, facilities, vendors).
• Monitor departmental expenses, revenue cycle operations, and provider subsidies to meet budgets.
• Participate in annual operating and capital budgeting and recruitment/onboarding.

Skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Process improvement

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Business savvy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty, and urgent care locations in and around Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary: Practice Manager

Responsible for daily operations management and supervision of assigned practice(s) in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The practice manager will maintain regulatory compliance and is responsible for maintenance of licenses/certifications, primary source validation, proper credentialing with health system medical staff office and payers. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders (CBO, marketing, quality team, business development, finance, A/P, payroll, human resources, c-suite, facilities, vendors, corporate and local administration) to ensure effective and efficient practice operations. Practice manager will be the primary practice liaison to internal and external stakeholders. Manages departmental expenses cost effectively, monitors revenue cycle operations, volume and revenue generation to assure practice budgets are met and provider subsidies are kept to a minimum. Participates in annual operating and capital budgeting and provider and employee recruitment and onboarding. Demonstrates service excellence, conveys professionalism and maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times. Other duties as assigned.

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 11 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.

As a Northwest Physicians Group employee you will be part of a first class organization offering:

• A Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. In lieu of degree, 5-7 years healthcare experience with at least two (2) years being in a supervisor capacity.

Work experience: 3-5 years supervisory experience, preferable in a healthcare environment.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, EMR systems, medical and billing terminology, healthcare/hospital office settings, service excellence, revenue cycle operations and recruiting, training, leading and performance management of staff.

Skills: Multitasking, decision making, process improvement, project management, interpersonal, communication, leadership, computer proficiency, excellent customer service and business savvy.

Abilities: Operate within the concept of patient focused care.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment (laptop, computer, calculator, fax, copier, scanner)

Work environment: HOPD or outpatient medical office setting

Mental/Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and also multi-site travel

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.