Vituity
Overview
This position is located in Dowagiac, MI. Vituity offers an ownership model with autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, allowing you to focus on patient care while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven culture. The Opportunity
Communicate and champion Vituity's purpose, mission, vision, values, culture of brilliance, and strategy, ensuring widespread understanding and alignment. Assure compliance with all Vituity requirements and policies and communicate those requirements to all Vituity providers. Monitor current and future healthcare and economic trends; assess their potential impact on the practice and local geographic region. Strategize and execute a comprehensive annual practice management plan that sets clear goals and objectives, continuously delivering value to patients, clients, providers, and the local community. Spearhead the local site's administrative management team, selecting team members and aligning responsibilities to drive achievement of practice goals. Demonstrate mastery of Vituity policies and fiduciary obligations, ensuring adherence by all providers. Foster open communication and transparent decision-making; conduct annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences. Understand hospital expectations and uphold compliance with all contract terms. Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement Vituity initiatives and programs to improve performance. Continuously assess and improve operational processes using technology and best practices to increase efficiency. Monitor site financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and revenue. Develop expertise in yearly budget, financial performance measures, and billing and reimbursement issues/systems. Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize reimbursement for the practice. Maintain awareness of payers such as significant IPA–s, Medical Groups, Foundations, and ACOs associated with the hospital/health system. Execute efficient recruitment, onboarding, and training for new providers to ensure the practice is staffed with qualified professionals. Provide learning and development opportunities and mentoring to providers and staff to enhance clinical and leadership skills. Evaluate physician and PA/NP performance in compliance with Vituity policies and guidelines. Monitor physician competencies with progressive improvement; counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as necessary in compliance with Vituity policies/guidelines. Participate in contract negotiations in conjunction with the Regional Director. Foster productive relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Represent the practice through leadership roles and/or participation with hospital management and committees. Required Experience and Competencies
Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school with completion of an accredited residency program. Maintain hospital medical staff membership and privileges; comply with bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies of the medical staff. Physician Partnership status required. Verbal and written communication skills; superior clinical skills; strong interpersonal and leadership abilities. Ability to motivate a team; project management; collaboration across diverse locations. Relationship building and technical skills; strong accounting and finance understanding. The Practice
Beacon Dowagiac – Dowagiac, Michigan An 18-bed rural, critical access hospital. 11-bed Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma. Annual volume of 8,000 patients. 15% transfer rate to Ascension Borgess Hospital. Respiratory tech 24/7, radiology, and bedside ultrasound available. Strong nursing staff and efficient patient flow. The Community
Dowagiac, Michigan, a charming small city in Cass County with a rich history and strong sense of community. Historic downtown with attractions like the Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre. Nearby Sister Lakes offer fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. Seasonal weather with diverse recreational options year-round. Events such as the Dogwood Fine Arts Festival celebrate arts and local talent. Close proximity to larger cities like Kalamazoo and South Bend; affordable housing and a family-friendly environment. Benefits & Beyond
Comprehensive health plan options; dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D coverage. Partnership models with K-1 tax-advantaged status; 401(k) plan with strong growth potential. Eligible for annual profit distribution and yearly cash bonus. EAP, travel assistance, identity theft protection, and student loan refinancing discounts. Purpose-driven culture focused on improving lives of patients, communities, and employees. Vituity is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Visa status eligibility varies; please speak with a recruiter for details. Applicants only. No agencies please. Be careful not to provide bank or credit card information when applying for jobs. If you see something suspicious, report the job ad.
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This position is located in Dowagiac, MI. Vituity offers an ownership model with autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, allowing you to focus on patient care while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven culture. The Opportunity
Communicate and champion Vituity's purpose, mission, vision, values, culture of brilliance, and strategy, ensuring widespread understanding and alignment. Assure compliance with all Vituity requirements and policies and communicate those requirements to all Vituity providers. Monitor current and future healthcare and economic trends; assess their potential impact on the practice and local geographic region. Strategize and execute a comprehensive annual practice management plan that sets clear goals and objectives, continuously delivering value to patients, clients, providers, and the local community. Spearhead the local site's administrative management team, selecting team members and aligning responsibilities to drive achievement of practice goals. Demonstrate mastery of Vituity policies and fiduciary obligations, ensuring adherence by all providers. Foster open communication and transparent decision-making; conduct annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences. Understand hospital expectations and uphold compliance with all contract terms. Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement Vituity initiatives and programs to improve performance. Continuously assess and improve operational processes using technology and best practices to increase efficiency. Monitor site financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and revenue. Develop expertise in yearly budget, financial performance measures, and billing and reimbursement issues/systems. Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize reimbursement for the practice. Maintain awareness of payers such as significant IPA–s, Medical Groups, Foundations, and ACOs associated with the hospital/health system. Execute efficient recruitment, onboarding, and training for new providers to ensure the practice is staffed with qualified professionals. Provide learning and development opportunities and mentoring to providers and staff to enhance clinical and leadership skills. Evaluate physician and PA/NP performance in compliance with Vituity policies and guidelines. Monitor physician competencies with progressive improvement; counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as necessary in compliance with Vituity policies/guidelines. Participate in contract negotiations in conjunction with the Regional Director. Foster productive relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Represent the practice through leadership roles and/or participation with hospital management and committees. Required Experience and Competencies
Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school with completion of an accredited residency program. Maintain hospital medical staff membership and privileges; comply with bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies of the medical staff. Physician Partnership status required. Verbal and written communication skills; superior clinical skills; strong interpersonal and leadership abilities. Ability to motivate a team; project management; collaboration across diverse locations. Relationship building and technical skills; strong accounting and finance understanding. The Practice
Beacon Dowagiac – Dowagiac, Michigan An 18-bed rural, critical access hospital. 11-bed Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma. Annual volume of 8,000 patients. 15% transfer rate to Ascension Borgess Hospital. Respiratory tech 24/7, radiology, and bedside ultrasound available. Strong nursing staff and efficient patient flow. The Community
Dowagiac, Michigan, a charming small city in Cass County with a rich history and strong sense of community. Historic downtown with attractions like the Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre. Nearby Sister Lakes offer fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. Seasonal weather with diverse recreational options year-round. Events such as the Dogwood Fine Arts Festival celebrate arts and local talent. Close proximity to larger cities like Kalamazoo and South Bend; affordable housing and a family-friendly environment. Benefits & Beyond
Comprehensive health plan options; dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D coverage. Partnership models with K-1 tax-advantaged status; 401(k) plan with strong growth potential. Eligible for annual profit distribution and yearly cash bonus. EAP, travel assistance, identity theft protection, and student loan refinancing discounts. Purpose-driven culture focused on improving lives of patients, communities, and employees. Vituity is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Visa status eligibility varies; please speak with a recruiter for details. Applicants only. No agencies please. Be careful not to provide bank or credit card information when applying for jobs. If you see something suspicious, report the job ad.
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