ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
From our beginnings in 2001, IN Compass Health was one of the first hospitalist providers in the nation. Since inception, we have recruited over 1000 providers and implemented more than 65 programs across the country, serving hundreds of patients each day.
Our founder has extensive experience in hospital-based medicine and managing physician-driven medical care in complex settings. His experience, supported by his executive leaders, offers a blending of talent few firms can match. IN Compass Health has worked for more than 20 years with hospitals, physicians, and payers to design and implement effective, on-site inpatient care teams and programs.
Built on this solid foundation, IN Compass Health works with hospitals and medical staff to develop and manage successful hospitalist programs. Serving a national client base, the company is headquartered in metro Atlanta.
IN Compass Health is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In Compass Health uses E-Verify to verify the right of all new employees to legally work in the United States. Also, IN Compass Health is committed to a drug free workplace. This position will require a pre-employment drug test as well as a background screening.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Develop and maintain monthly schedules with Medical Directors where available in managing the shift schedules to ensure coverage on a daily basis every day of the year. Responsible for sourcing, screening and placing 1099/PT physicians to supplement staffing needs of each Hospitalist program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Generate schedules to guarantee physicians are assigned his/her minimum commitment of shifts per contract;
- Obtain availability from 1099 providers to supplement staffing needs of each program;
- Complete, confirm and communicate all schedule shifts with physicians and mid-level providers;
- Manage and negotiate additional pay upon/and only with approval from VP of Physician Services and/or Director of Operations;
- Confirm and distribute monthly schedules to physicians 6-12 months in advance;
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contracted physicians and mid-level providers;
- Communicate vital information obtained from physician contact to all team members including (operations, credentialing, recruiting and human resources)
- When appropriate and approved in advance by the VP of Physician Services and/or Director of Operations identify qualified candidates through third party locum agencies;
- Assist patient care liaisons and/or program coordinators to schedule provider orientation at each program;
- Participate in after-hours calls for scheduling emergencies;
- Track and report any additional exception pay per payroll period and report forward to VP of Physician Services one day prior to payroll deadline;
- Document all calls and communication in ACT database;
- Maintain comprehensive and current knowledge regarding physician related information in ACT database;
- Conduct initial screening of all potential candidates;
- Acquire information necessary for required background and reference checks for candidates prior to contract being extended;
- Ensure shift rates for 1099 providers are within budgetary guidelines and are approved by management in advance if over budget;
- Respond with follow up calls on any leads produced from the Lead Generators or from other recruiters within 2 days turnaround time;
- Communicate and create ECRF on all contractual requests for potential candidates;
- Ensure all 1099 provider contracts and COI are obtained and executed prior to physician working on schedule;
- Assist in all recruiting efforts for implementation or urgent needs as assigned;
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the staffing department.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred);
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role;
- Experience with scheduling applications and software;
- Extensive experience with MS office software.
SKILLS & CHARACTERICS
- Motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Team player who embraces organizational change and a fast-paced environment;
- Proficient in multiple project management;
- Highly organized, detail-driven and results oriented;
- Thrives on problem solving and possesses solid critical thinking and analytical skills;
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Experience with scheduling applications and software
- Extensive experience with MS Office software
What We Do
For over 20 years, IN Compass Health has been developing, managing, and improving emergency medicine and hospital medicine services for hospitals and health systems nationwide. By employing dedicated clinicians focused on hospitalized patients, they enhance patient care, improve patient throughput, and improve patient and community physician satisfaction in the hospitals they serve. IN Compass Health is committed to building programs that use the best clinical practices to achieve optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction, resulting in hospital care improvements using a simple philosophy – “providing better hospital care by putting the patient at the center of all we do.”
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