Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Five years managing operations in a large physician practice with multiple locations.
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in quality and cost management.
Progressive experience in healthcare administration with knowledge of delivery systems and regulatory standards.
Understanding of managed care and medical informatics with insights into provider and payer perspectives.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for physician recruitment and onboarding.
Partner with medical leadership to attract and retain high-performing providers.
Drive physician network growth through data-driven market analysis and strategic planning.
Develop innovative partnerships and compensation models in alignment with system goals.
Ensure seamless integration of new physicians into practice to enhance productivity and performance.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape physician network strategy.
Engagement with senior medical and administrative leadership.
Dynamic work environment focusing on innovative healthcare solutions.
Support for professional development and continuous learning.
Involvement in market growth and service line development initiatives.
Full Job Description
Summary
The Executive Director of Physician Network provides strategic and operational leadership for physician recruitment, onboarding, development, and network optimization at St. Clair Health. This role partners closely with physician, medical group, hospital, and GME leadership to ensure the organization attracts, retains, and effectively integrates high-performing providers aligned with system goals.
The Executive Director is responsible for advancing physician network growth through data-driven market analysis, strategic business planning, and the development of innovative partnerships, affiliations, and compensation models. This leader ensures seamless onboarding and practice integration, drives physician productivity and performance, and supports the achievement of clinical, operational, and financial objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field of study.
Five years of experience managing the operations of a large physician practice with multiple offices.
A proven track record of leading high-performing teams, such as quality and cost management; developing new product offerings; and implementing new service delivery models in the managed care payer market.
Previous experience in various healthcare administrative capacities showing demonstrated progressive management responsibility and a thorough knowledge of healthcare delivery systems; managed care, and standards and legal guidelines impacting healthcare.
Knowledge of managed care and medical informatics including understanding the perspectives of the physician/ provider/ payer.
Previous experience designing models for effective improvement of clinical outcomes and cost management.
Strong managerial, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
MD, DO, or other clinical background strongly preferred
Experience working within an integrated delivery system, academic medical center, or community hospital setting
Familiarity with Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs and physician pipeline development
Demonstrated success in:
Practice acquisitions and physician affiliation integration
Market growth strategy and service line development
Designing physician incentive programs and leadership metrics
Experience optimizing physician productivity and aligning performance with organizational goals
Advanced expertise in healthcare market analysis and program development
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving physicians, administration, and external partners
About St Clair Health Corporation
St. Clair Health Corporation is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to residents of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. St. Clair Health Corporation's services include emergency care, surgery, imaging, and rehabilitation. The company operates St. Clair Hospital, which has been recognized for its high-quality care by several organizations. St. Clair Health Corporation is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to its patients.
