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The Associate Director of Clinical Compensation is responsible for the administration, analysis, compliance, and ongoing management of provider compensation programs. This role serves as a key business partner to Finance, Human Resources, Physician Leadership, and Operations, ensuring compensation plans are market-competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives. The position requires expertise in provider compensation methodologies, productivity analytics, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Annual Planning, Compensation Review & Compliance
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Lead the annual Provider Compensation Survey process, including preparation of the SullivanCotter survey submission, supporting Excel workbooks, questionnaires, and internal compliance reviews
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Conduct annual reviews of Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) and Primary Care Provider (PCP) compensation models, evaluating performance, market competitiveness, and emerging compensation strategies
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Analyze and recommend enhancements to provider compensation programs and incentive structures
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Document annual compensation plan reviews, including quality-based incentive measures and performance metrics
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Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by providing provider compensation projections and financial analyses
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Develop and maintain provider compensation plan documents, provider guides, and support materials for internal distribution and recruitment initiatives
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Ensure provider compensation programs comply with applicable regulations, including Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) requirements
Payroll, Incentives & Provider Payments
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Administer provider compensation changes, including FTE adjustments, salary updates, and related payroll transactions
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Process non-base compensation payments, including session payments, on-call compensation, mentoring stipends, and other supplemental earnings
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Calculate and administer quarterly and annual provider incentive payments, ensuring accuracy, obtaining required approvals, and coordinating with payroll for timely processing
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Manage provider loan reimbursement programs, including tracking and administering payments throughout multi-year repayment terms
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Maintain schedules and controls for providers receiving guaranteed incentive payments.
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Monitor new Physician Incentive payment programs, ensuring compliance with established policies and controls
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Partner with Finance and Payroll teams to reconcile provider compensation-related expenses and resolve discrepancies
Reporting, Analytics & Project Management
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Perform provider productivity and compensation analyses utilizing benchmark and market survey data
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Develop reports, dashboards, and financial models to support compensation planning and decision-making
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Conduct ad hoc financial, operational, and compensation analyses as requested by leadership.
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Lead and support complex provider compensation initiatives, projects, and process improvement efforts
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Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
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8+ years of provider compensation experience, including compensation analysis, provider productivity metrics, and physician practice operations
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Proven solid understanding of provider compensation models, market benchmarking, productivity measures, and incentive plan design
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Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, including Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)
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Experience utilizing provider compensation benchmark and survey data, including SullivanCotter or comparable market sources
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Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from planning through execution
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Proven solid analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% to 15% as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
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Provider compensation consulting experience within a healthcare consulting firm, health system, or physician enterprise
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Experience supporting large, multi-specialty physician organizations or integrated health systems
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Familiarity with budgeting, financial forecasting, and provider compensation accounting practices
Competencies:
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Exceptional business acumen with a solid understanding of provider practice operations
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Ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization
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Solid communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation concepts into actionable insights
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Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and change management capabilities
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
