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University Medical Partners (UMP) formed in January 2017 to create a unified multi-specialty physician practice and clinical network that will serve as an exemplar for the delivery of high-quality health services in the Bay Area in partnership with University HealthCare Alliance (UHA).  UHA is the medical foundation sponsored by Stanford Medicine to provide community healthcare now branded as Stanford Medicine Partners (SMP).

UMP Practitioners deliver care at clinics operated by SMP and Stanford Health Care (SHC) in Alameda, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa Counties.

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Medical Group (VPMG)

REPORTS TO: CEO Medical Group

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The VPMG provides administrative leadership for the board activities, human resources, compliance/risk management, provider contracting, recruitment, and compensation, funding negotiations and reconciliations, strategic planning, and other corporate and governance functions of University Medical Partners (UMP). As a hands-on executive leader for a lean team, the VPMG is responsible for implementing approved processes, technology, and leadership development to improve UMP’s ability to create value. Working under the CEO/President and Medical Group Leadership, the VPMG is responsible for executing on SMP-MG’s vision/mission of delivering top decile quality and high value care to patients and their families.

Working within the context of Stanford Medicine’s Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) and Stanford Medicine Partners and Stanford Health Care’s strategic priorities, the VPMG is also responsible for ensuring that SMP-MG improves patient quality, service, and value. The VPMG is also responsible for ensuring that SMP-MG maintains a fiscally sound enterprise capable of generating financial returns reflecting the opportunities and constraints resulting from the partnership with Stanford Medicine Partners.

The VPMG will report to the CEO/President of the medical group, working collaboratively across multiple organizations (SHC, SMP-F, Stanford School of Medicine, and Medical Group communities).  The VPMG will maintain strong relationships with UMP Chiefs, Medical Directors, front-line physicians, and other members of the UMP management services team and foster collaboration with and accountability for performance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties of this position include the following (other duties may be assigned): 

• Provide direct oversight of the key personnel and employment related activities of the medical group
• Ensure the organization is meeting stated goals and objectives for all corporate functions
• Dyadic leadership in design and implementation of medical group strategy and tactics
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development to direct reports
• Maintains a database of medical group’s compensation related information (at the individual clinician level)
• Maintain current knowledge of physician practice management
• Corporate fiduciary responsibility with UMP bank, brokers, and advisers
• Develop and manage UMP’s corporate relationship with SMP and SHC
• Manage administration of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
• Develop deal points and conduct cost modelling analysis for PSA negotiations
• Manage medical group funds flow reconciliations and accounting for all compensation and benefits plans; advise Physician Executive Leadership on financial projections and forecasts
• Make financial planning and cost modelling/allocation recommendations to Physician Executive Team based on objective financial criteria
• Manage accounting, payroll and accounts receivable/payable activities and teams, ensure sound financial policies and practices are in place, and provide complete and accurate financial statements
• Provide key analytics to the medical group leadership for improved business decision-making
• Principal contact with UMP outside attorneys including corporate, regulatory, and employment
• Partners with SMP finance team and clinic administrators in developing/forecasting budget for the individual clinicians/aggregate for the medical group.
• Conduct financial analysis that will inform key decisions by the medical group for recommendation to the Foundation (i.e. changes in funds flow, PSA funding, etc.).
• Develop funding allocation methods, establish tools to implement them, and provide training to groups as needed
• Develop annual medical group operating budgets, providing reporting and oversight to participating departments or groups
• Identify, recommend, and implement process and program changes to improve the overall performance of areas of responsibility
• Direct oversight on HR, payroll, retirement plans and other employment related programs
• Ensure compliance with payment terms of the medical group Professional Service Agreements (PSA)
• Manage and ensure timely renewals of corporate licenses and insurance, corporate liability, and workers’ compensation
• Maintains an up-to date process document/guidebook of different corporate functions
• Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, financial processes, and systems as outlined by the Medical Group(s), as well as other internal or external bodies
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Subject Matter Expertise – Must have hands-on experience on subject areas required to do the job.
• Professional Communication – Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family and provider conduct. Maintain professional relationships. Relay information appropriately over telephone, E-mail, texting, and other communication devices.  Contribute to peer performance reviews as requested.
• Teamwork –Work effectively and collaboratively with practitioners, managers and staff members. Delegate work as needed.  Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution to foster effective work relationships with peers.
• Visionary Leadership - Display passion and optimism; inspire respect and trust; mobilize others to fulfill the vision; provide vision and inspiration to peers and staff.
• Change Management – Help develop workable implementation plans, communicate changes effectively. Willingness to learn new processes related to improvement efforts.  Build commitment and overcome resistance, prepare and support those affected by change.  Monitor transition and evaluate results.
• Leadership - Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well. Effectively influence actions and opinions of others; accept feedback from others; give appropriate recognition to others.
• Quality Management - Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Assist in the development of indicators, thresholds, study methods and data collection as assigned. Respond to problems/opportunities to improve care/customer service

Experience and qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in related field required
• Must live in the market (not a hybrid or telecommuting role)
• At least 10 years of experience leading or working with independent or employed physicians; management experience within a health care system
• At least five years working in human resource management leadership
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, wage and hour, unfair labor practices, OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation, and other CA specific labor regulations
• Solid experience leading change management initiatives
• Strong experience developing and implementing operating plans, analyzing financial and quality data; experience in developing and/or operating management services organizations is beneficial
• Ability to lead a comprehensive assessment of the physician network to create a physician recruitment and succession plan; exposure to physician performance management strategies
• Knowledgeable of various physician compensation plans, incentives, and risk-based contracting arrangements
• Solid business acumen and analytical skills, including an understanding of clinical data management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong financial acumen

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• High level of verbal and written communication skills with a strong capacity for detail, maintaining clear/effective contact with physicians, employees, administration and corporate personnel.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure process improvement and projects are completed successfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary in order develop and maintain collaborative relationships with staff and physicians.
• Management skills necessary to attract and maintain a highly effective and motivated staff.
• Proven ability to work independently to produce accurate work of the highest quality.
• Manages relationships relevant to projects and requires the ability to gain cooperation of others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in the following areas: medical staff resource planning, customer service, provider relations, physician recruitment and contracting.
• Strong collaborative negotiating skills
• Working knowledge of physician practice and/or medical group experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Bay Area physician marketplace is preferred.
• Experience with physician employment contracting medical practice acquisitions/compensation modeling desirable.
• Successful influencer who can effectively interact with diverse groups of stakeholders, including physicians, health care administration, payers, and clinical staff
• Ability to build trust and consensus, lead change, and activate support among diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong strategic thinker and problem solver; results-oriented focus
• Experience in negotiation and conflict resolution
• Motivational, credible, trustworthy, with strong self-accountability
• High tolerance for complex, ambiguous, and constantly changing environment
• Strong customer service skills and patient-centered attitude
• Strong experience developing and implementing operating plans, analyzing financial and quality data; experience in developing and/or operating management services organizations is beneficial
• Solid business acumen and analytical skills, including an understanding of clinical data management
• Capable of successfully building partnerships between physicians and administration

Why work with UMP:

• Salary Range: $250,000-$300,000/annually
• Up to 10% annual performance incentives
• Robust benefits package
  • Annual 401k Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing contributions
  • PTO plan includes paid Holidays, Extended Sick Leave
  • CME allowance
  • Multiple health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, short-tem disability, long-ter disability, Life Insurance, and others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.