Pediatric Physician Practice Administrator

The Physician Practice Administrator provides operational, financial, and quality oversight for multiple clinic sites within a defined region. This role is accountable for driving performance, ensuring consistency across locations, and executing organization-wide initiatives at the regional level.

About Memorialhermann

• At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.
• When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees.
• We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.
• If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a key link between clinic leadership and operational leadership, the Physician Practice Administrator translates organizational priorities into actionable plans and ensures alignment, communication, and execution across all practices.
• This role partners closely with the Director of Operations, providing regular updates on performance, risks, and opportunities, while supporting Practice Managers in achieving operational and financial goals.
• Reports to Director of Operations, Primary Care & Specialty Services.
• PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Serve as the primary liaison between Practice Managers and the Director of Operations.
• Support operational performance across multiple clinic sites in collaboration with Practice Managers and under the direction of the Director of Operations.
• Interacts and collaborates with Physician partners.
• Provide regular performance updates, insights, and recommendations.
• Escalate risks and operational challenges with proposed solutions.
• Support Practice Managers in implementing standardized workflows, policies, and best practices established by operational leadership.
• Identify performance gaps, recommend improvement opportunities, and assist Practice Managers with implementation of approved action plans.
• Support alignment of clinic operations with regional and system standards while recognizing site-specific operational needs.
• Works with the Regional Operations Director and practice manager(s) to adhere to a clinic staffing model that keeps expenses within budget, but also maximizes patient flow, clinical collaboration, and clinical outcomes.
• KPIs including revenue, expenses, provider productivity, access, quality, and patient experience.
• Analyze trends across assigned sites, identify areas of concern, and recommend corrective actions to Practice Managers and the Director of Operations.
• Prepare and report on all trending data to be shared with team and partners.
• Assist with implementation of approved growth initiatives, including service expansion and provider onboarding/recruitment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MPH) preferred.
• ( None) Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Five (5) years in related healthcare experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience Multi-site ambulatory experience preferred.
• Strong background in financial, operational, and quality performance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.