Provider Relations Specialist

WellSpan Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Expanded paid parental leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is looking for a senior Human Resources (HR) consultant to support employee relations for physicians and advanced practice providers. The role includes managing workplace issues, conducting investigations, and advising leaders on performance matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 7 years of HR experience, and strong investigative skills. Benefits include comprehensive health options, retirement savings, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant employee relations and investigations experience.
• Experience supporting physicians and/or advanced practice providers.
• Professional certifications preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor for physician and APP employee relations matters.
• Lead or support workplace investigations involving providers.
• Provide guidance on progressive discipline and corrective actions.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Consultative influencing

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Serves as a senior Human Resources (HR) consultant and subject matter expert supporting employee relations for employed physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) within the Medical Group. Manages complex provider workplace issues, conducts and supports investigations, advises leaders on performance and conduct matters, and ensures fair, consistent, and timely resolution of provider-related concerns. Works closely with Medical Group leadership, Legal, Compliance, Provider Compensation, and HR partners to address sensitive provider situations while balancing organizational standards, provider experience, and legal defensibility.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary HR advisor for physician and APP employee relations matters, including performance concerns, professionalism issues, grievances, complaints, conflicts, and workplace conduct issues.
• Leads or supports workplace investigations involving providers, including allegations of misconduct, behavioral issues, policy violations, and professionalism concerns.
• Provides guidance on progressive discipline, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and documentation standards.
• Conducts interviews, gathers documentation, analyzes findings, and prepares investigation summaries and recommendations.
• Ensures investigations and corrective actions are timely, thorough, confidential, and defensible.
• Partners with Legal on complex provider relations matters.
• Collaborates with Provider Compensation when employee relations actions intersect with compensation or contract terms.
• Ensures consistent application of HR policies, Medical Group standards, and employment agreements.
• Tracks provider relations activity and trends; provides insights to leadership.
• Provides training and tools for leaders on provider performance management and investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant employee relations and investigations experience; experience supporting physicians and/or advanced practice providers (Required)
• Experience in a large healthcare system or medical group (Preferred)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) upon hire (Preferred)
• Executive presence and credibility
• Strong investigative and analytical skills
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Consultative influencing and conflict resolution skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Exceptional documentation skills

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded paid parental leave