Executive Director, Physician Services

About the role

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Executive Director, Physician Services, serves as the senior operational leader and general manager of a multi-state rheumatology platform. This executive is responsible for driving organizational growth, financial performance, operational excellence, clinical quality, patient access, and patient experience while partnering closely with physician and executive leadership. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a multi-state physician services organization, ensuring alignment between business goals and execution
• Lead growth initiatives, provider expansion, service line development, and market expansion opportunities
• Drive financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, expense management, and provider productivity
• Partner with physician and executive leadership to establish organizational priorities, performance goals, and key metrics
• Oversee physician practice operations, APP services, clinic operations, patient access, quality performance, compliance, revenue cycle, contracting, and credentialing
• Provide strategic oversight of ancillary services, including infusion, laboratory, and diagnostic testing operations
• Foster a high-performing culture through leadership development, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality