Manager - Physician Services (Eye Clinic)

Watertown Regional Medical Center – Watertown, Wisconsin

Posted: September 15, 2026

About the role

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute‑care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high‑quality care. 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.

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.

Skills

• 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.