Manager - Physician Services (Eye Clinic)

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute‑care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high‑quality care from the likes of Becker’s Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional’s exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

About the role

The Manager – Physician Services plays a key role in fostering effective physician engagement, supporting provider lifecycle activities, and contributing to the health system’s physician growth strategies. This role collaborates with leadership to ensure that physician recruitment, contracting, and onboarding are executed efficiently, legally, and competitively. The manager supports retention initiatives and serves as a liaison between providers, practice operations, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute provider recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, practice managers, and leadership to enhance communication and service alignment.
• Ensure provider contracts, compensation arrangements, and support packages are market‑competitive and compliant with legal and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and monitor recruitment and retention budgets; coordinate financial incentives (e.g., sign‑on bonuses, retention payments) with the CFO.
• Track provider needs by specialty and provide updated compensation benchmarks and market intelligence.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and routing provider employment contracts through internal approval channels.
• Lead communication regarding onboarding expectations and timelines for new providers.
• Partner with Physician Relations & Industry (PRI) colleagues on strategies to enhance provider retention and satisfaction.
• Conduct periodic feedback surveys and evaluations for newly hired physicians and report findings to leadership.
• Monitor effectiveness of recruitment initiatives and update strategies to support long‑term workforce planning.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of healthcare economics, provider practice models, and physician engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking, decision‑making, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and healthcare data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (required).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, marketing, or physician relations, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in contract negotiation and provider relations strongly preferred.
• No specific licenses or certifications required.