The Chief Operating Officer for ECU Physicians is responsible for all business and financial operations of ECU Physicians, the BSOM, East Carolina University (ECU) medical school faculty practice plan. In this capacity, the Chief Operating Officer for ECU Physicians advises the deans working in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer regarding overall plans, business-related policies, and programs across all clinical departments and divisions related to faculty group practice. He/she develops, plans, directs, and controls broad administrative activities toward achieving the practice plan's business and strategic objectives consistent with the mission of BSOM and in accordance with all applicable state and local laws and policies. The Chief Operating Officer for ECU Physicians identifies opportunities for business and financial improvement and recommends specific initiatives to the deans to ensure financial viability through short- and long-range planning to achieve and maintain growth. He/she will continually evaluate and make timely adjustments to strategies and plans to meet changing national, state, and local needs.

The Chief Operating Officer for ECU Physicians is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the ECU Physician's faculty practice plan Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the executive leadership of ECU Physician's Clinical Management Team to manage the clinical operations of ECU Physician's faculty practice plan and ensure premier customer service and high-quality care. Further, the Chief Operating Officer for ECU Physicians is expected to work closely with the clinical department chairs, clinical division leaders, and administrators and earn the trust and respect of BSOM clinical faculty. The Chief Operating Officer for ECU Physicians will direct the work of his/her staff, anticipate, and resolve problems, lead the decision-making process, provide consistent leadership, and maintain excellent interpersonal relations. This position will demand a strong strategic, business, and financial planning skill set, as well as the ability to implement relevant national and local "best practices" to address issues affecting ECU Physicians faculty practice plan

A. Provide Leadership and Strategic Direction - - 34%

B. Manage Business Operations of ECU Physician's faculty practice plan and Clinical Operations in Consultation with the chief medical officer (CMO) - - 33%

C. Manage the Fiscal Activities of ECU Physician's Faculty practice plan in Conjunction with Clinical Departments and Finance Committee - - 33%

A master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or another related field is required. The Chief Operating Officer for ECU Physicians should have at least 10 years of progressively responsible direct healthcare administration experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The direct experience must include the management of an academic medical group or large clinical department.

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East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

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