Market Director, Physician Services

This role is ideal for an experienced healthcare leader or physician practice manager looking to take the next step into medical group leadership. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, physician engagement experience, operational leadership, and a passion for improving healthcare access within a close-knit rural community.

Your experience matters  

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Plant Operations Director joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team  

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Northeastern Nevada is growing its team of dedicated professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today! 

How you'll contribute  

• Provide operational leadership and oversight for all employed physician practices and outpatient clinics within Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital's medical group.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), clinic staff, hospital leadership, and support departments.

• Oversee daily operations of multiple specialty practices, including Primary Care, Orthopedics, Cardiology, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Women's Health services.

• Partner with physicians and providers to address operational challenges, improve communication, and support practice success.

• Lead clinic staffing efforts, including recruitment support, onboarding, employee engagement, retention, performance management, and workforce planning.

• Collaborate with hospital leadership to improve patient access, scheduling efficiency, clinic throughput, and overall patient experience.

• Participate in the development, monitoring, and management of physician practice budgets in partnership with the hospital CFO and finance team.

• Monitor operational and financial performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement and growth.

• Work closely with revenue cycle, finance, and practice operations teams to support organizational goals and improve clinic performance.

• Support physician recruitment, onboarding, retention, and provider relationship initiatives across the medical group.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and patient safety initiatives.

• Serve as a liaison between physician practices and hospital departments to promote collaboration and alignment across the organization.

• Assist with strategic planning, service line growth initiatives, and development of new programs that support community healthcare needs.

• Respond to operational issues, staffing challenges, and clinic needs in a timely manner to ensure continuity of patient care.

What we're looking for  

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Additional requirements include: 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, physician practice management, ambulatory services, clinic operations, or a related healthcare setting.

• Experience working directly with physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Demonstrated success building relationships and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.

• Experience managing staff, employee performance, scheduling, and operational workflows.

• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Proficiency with healthcare technology systems, practice management software, and Microsoft Office applications. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health, or related field.

• Experience overseeing multiple physician practices, clinics, or ambulatory locations.

• Knowledge of physician practice financial management, budgeting, revenue cycle operations, and healthcare analytics.

• Experience in rural healthcare, community hospitals, or multi-specialty medical groups.

• Experience supporting physician recruitment, retention, and provider engagement initiatives.

• Familiarity with Athena or similar ambulatory practice management and EHR systems.

• MGMA certification (CMPE/FACMPE) or willingness to pursue certification.

• Experience leading operational improvement, patient access, or clinic growth initiatives.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.  
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital  

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko county and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people.  We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

EEOC Statement 

"Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NNRH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." 

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.