Physician Contracting Manager

Contract Manager

This position collaborates with the Physician Contracting Services Director, Legal Counsel, operational leadership, and other Physician Contracting Managers and staff in the development, review, and maintenance and documentation of contractual agreements that are compliant with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and assure integrity and relevance of contractual agreements between physicians and Intermountain Healthcare. The Contract Manager collaborates with the PCS Director and other PCS Managers in developing and maintaining current and compliant contract templates pertinent to operational activities; supporting and leading unusual, complex, or large contract development projects (including the document writing); and translating legal direction into procedures, templates, and routine communication tools; investigating potential compliance or operational concerns with appropriate documentation and resolution; providing subject matter expertise to PCS staff and operational leaders; executing complex PCS projects as part of implementing physician contracting goals.

The following states are currently paused for sourcing new candidates or for new relocation requests from current caregivers : California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.

Physician recruitment, enrollment, and compensation experience; prior manager or project management experience.

Scope This system-wide position reports to the Director of Physician Contracting and is expected to function with minimal supervision. The incumbent works closely with operational leaders and executives, legal counsel, the AVP of Physician Relations and Medical Affairs, other senior leaders and physicians. Job Essentials :

• Facilitates the development of contracts within the scope of Physician Contracting Services. Collaborates with Operations and suggests options for potential contract types to meet certain needs and expectations. Collaborates with contracting specialists, operational leaders, legal counsel and others relative to the analysis of potential contracting arrangements. Assists with other contract areas as identified as-needed. For contracts produced by Physician Contracting Services, assures that the required document review and business analysis of contracts are completed prior to execution.
• Leads and executes projects to address contracting needs, including the production of specialized contracts or language to fit specific situations or to address new regulatory or policy requirements, with direction from legal counsel and with appropriate consultation with other internal consultants (for example, compliance, risk management, tax, human resources, etc.). Brings such projects to appropriate resolution with necessary documentation and communication.
• Coordinates with the Legal Department to assure that all contracts are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing the contracts produced by the department. Provides technical direction to the PCS team to ensure that legal advice is incorporated into the work of the department.
• Provides technical direction and guidance to the physician contracting staff to ensure that their delegated assignments are completed such that the product reflects the intent of the parties to the agreement, are in compliance with applicable law / regulation / policy, and terms and conditions appropriate to organizational strategies. Assists in delegating assignments and coordinating work within the Physician Contracting team.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to others. Serves as access point and expert consultant to operators throughout the system; providing direction, researching specific issues, and advising operators.
• Participates in regular contracting and business reviews with Operations, legal counsel, physician contracting staff, etc., as deemed appropriate and as needed.
• Conducts continuous monitoring of the contracts produced by Physician Contracting Services to assure adherence to standards and best practice, providing education, direction, and counseling when necessary.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of all templates and other documents used in the physician contracting process. Assists with the development and maintenance of the data system used to support the department processes.
• Supports the Director for Physician Contracting in fulfilling the purpose of Physician Contracting Services and the execution of the strategic and operational plans.

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Location : Key Bank Tower

Work City : Salt Lake City

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $38.55 - $59.49

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.