Overview

IU Health is seeking a transformational leader with strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships with IU Health Physicians Providers and Facility Leaders. This leader must be able to flex to the demands of the Department of Emergency Medicine, analyze data, and utilize findings to improve performance. The incumbent must have the ability to thrive in a complex, high acuity environment. The Practice Administrator partners with Medical Directors and Facility Leaders to plan and direct the operational activities of the Emergency Departments they serve. The role oversees adherence to the organization policies and proper communication to and involvement of subordinate personnel regarding Practice Operations. The leader plans, organizes, and directs daily operations in partnership with the Medical Director and Lead Advanced Practice Providers to include staffing, growth and improvement, financial performance, and customer service. The Practice Administrator-Emergency Medicine is accountable for the operational and financial performance results of the Emergency Departments as it relates to the Physician Group.

The Practice Administrator will lead the Emergency Medicine specialty within Community Medicine located in the Lafayette, IN area. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely/in Indianapolis 3-4 days per week with travel to Lafayette 1-2 days per week.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or other closely related field. Master of Health Administration or Master of Business Administration degree preferred.
• Requires 7-10 years of experience as a Health Professional.
• A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible related work experience in an ambulatory setting with three to five years of concurrent management experience in order to gain knowledge of administration and operation of physician practices.
• Clinical leadership experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and management, basic accounting and finance, and health care legislation.
• Requires knowledge of benchmarking and Best Practice research.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications is required.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Requires ability to facilitate and lead groups and programs.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact in complex situations, work cooperatively with peers, clinicians, and senior leadership.
• Requires strong analytical, project management, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative.
• Prefers Healthcare leadership experience.
• Prefers experience in Emergency Medicine, Facility or Provider Operations.

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