Director, Finance, Physician Practices

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance in a matrix management role, this is a key strategic and tactical financial management position responsible for serving the market administrative and physician leadership through the provision of advice, guidance, intellectual financial and business �know how�. The position is part of the Executive team for St. Christopher�s Hospital for Children and Hahnemann University Hospital�s and will provide support for the Regional Director of Operations and Chief Medical Officers of the Practice Plan�s. The Regional Finance Operations position is responsible for the direct oversight and leadership of Finance, Capitated Managed Medicaid Incentive Programs, Due Diligence, Credentialing and Revenue Cycle Management functions associated with over 300 employed physicians and mid-level providers within the Philadelphia Region. The Regional Director of Operations Finance will provide leadership and guidance to a professional team which will include an Associate Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Director of Revenue Cycle Management and Financial Analysts. The position is responsible for interacting with market, region and home office finance and operations leadership in developing and maintaining sound financial systems and structures to ensure a profitable practice.

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet.

2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.

3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.

4. Provides technical support for matters associated with budgets, targets, revenue recognition, compliance with GAAP, policies, procedures and guidelines.

5. Provides advice/guidance for decision-making that is in line with the overall strategic goals of the organization.

6. Supports the region on financial and operational management projections, reporting, budgetary controls, planning, and analysis as well as improvement initiatives.

7. Provides analysis and solutions of business problems.

8. Continually educating the department directors and coordinators on financial issues and budget control techniques.

9. Facilitate and coordinate ideas for development of strategies for revenue and expense improvements required to fulfill the goals and objectives of each practice entity.

10. Provide technical expertise to proactively drive and implement best practices across the finance and accounting functions.

11. Provide leadership and guidance to finance, accounting and revenue cycle management staff related to hiring and training of the staff, annual performance evaluations, and organizing and leading the region.

12. Participate in Monthly Operations Reviews with TRP and Region senior leadership.

13. Provide finance and operations support for practice acquisition and De novo practices.

14. Assist with development and communication of annual manpower plan and budgets.

15. Lead various meetings with physicians, practice operations, revenue cycle management and TPR leadership. Responsible for working with practice leadership to identify opportunities for improving EBITDA and cash flows.

16. Participate in physician on-boarding activities related to Finance. Educate practice management on utilization of MSO chart of accounts, reviewing / understanding practice financials and various operational Finance activities (e.g.: daily cash and charge reconciliations and proper controls related to change funds).

17. Provide oversight of market finance/accounting professionals to ensure timely and accurate completion of:

� monthly, quarterly and annual physician financial accounting (accrual-based) reports

� month end financial statements

� journal entry review

� financial statement variance analysis

� contractual and bad debt reserve analysis

� balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with Company policy with no reconciling items greater than 30 days

� cost allocations within the practice financials

� quarterly forecasts and annual budgets

monthly physician contractual reporting including salary adjustment and productivity calculations

Qualifications:

I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Certification/Licensure: CPA preferred.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.