Job Description

Meritus Health is seeking a strategic and collaborative Assistant Vice President of Physician Services to provide executive leadership for our physician practices. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, service line growth, and performance across both primary and specialty care practices.

The AVP will lead initiatives focused on improving patient access, optimizing financial performance, standardizing workflows, and strengthening provider recruitment strategies. Working closely with clinical and administrative leaders, this position plays a key role in aligning physician practice operations with the health system’s strategic goals for quality, growth, and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead growth initiatives including service line expansion, provider recruitment strategy, access optimization, and market development.
• Translate health system strategy into measurable operational goals across employed and affiliated physician practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align physician practice operations with system-wide priorities.

Operational Excellence

• Standardize workflows and clinical operations across primary and specialty care practices.
• Implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, patient access, and quality outcomes.
• Drive initiatives that enhance patient experience and improve satisfaction scores.

Financial Performance

• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and expense management for the medical group.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for ambulatory services.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue cycle performance and optimize financial outcomes.

Team Leadership

• Build high-performing teams through leadership development, accountability frameworks, and coaching.
• Foster strong collaboration between clinical and administrative leadership.
• Promote a culture focused on quality, safety, performance improvement, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience at an executive or senior management level with demonstrated operational and performance outcomes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and organizational leadership
• Financial management and budgeting expertise
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Ability to influence and engage senior-level stakeholders
• Excellent written, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Proven ability to develop teams and foster a motivating work environment

Why Join Meritus Health

Meritus Health is a leading regional healthcare system committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of our leadership team, the AVP of Physician Services will play a critical role in shaping the future of physician practice operations and advancing our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.