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Posted: 04-Feb-25
Location: Oregon
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 12309
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
Salem Health is seeking an experienced Provider & Clinical Compensation Manager to lead provider contracting and compensation for our growing health system. The primary functions of this role include:
Compensation Strategy & Development:
- Develop, implement, and manage compensation plans for providers ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Analyze market trends, competitive data, and regulatory changes to ensure compensation packages remain competitive and compliant.
- Provide technical guidance on compensation systems and programs.
- Ensure all provider compensation programs are in compliance with relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and payer requirements (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurers).
- Stay informed on changes to compensation laws and regulations affecting the healthcare industry; implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
Leadership of Provider Compensation and Contracting Teams:
- Supervise and provide direction to the provider compensation and contracting teams ensuring alignment with departmental goals and the organization’s broader objectives.
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment; driving efficiency and high-quality performance across both teams.
- Ensure teams are adequately trained and have the resources needed to perform their roles effectively.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the compensation and contracting teams to ensure streamlined communication and coordinated efforts.
- Continuously evaluate and improve compensation and contracting processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead special projects related to provider compensation and contracting, such as re-designing compensation structures or conducting provider compensation audits.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Conduct thorough analyses of compensation data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Create and present regular reports on compensation program performance to senior leadership, recommending adjustments as needed.
- Manage compensation modeling to assess and forecast compensation-related costs, ensuring sustainability.
Collaboration with Human Resources & Leadership:
- Work closely with the HR department to ensure smooth integration of compensation programs with recruitment, retention, and provider engagement strategies.
- Advise leadership on compensation-related matters, providing insights and recommendations on best practices for provider compensation.
- Provide guidance on compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, and internal transfers.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Education:
- Bachelor Degree required; preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related field.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience:
- Two years of progressive leadership experience in one of the following areas required: Human Resources, Finance or Project Management related to provider compensation.
- Five years’ experience developing and administering compensation programs, with at least two years’ experience working in provider compensation (including experience building interfaces with Finance, HRIS, Payroll) preferred.
- Previous hospital and/or multispecialty clinic experience preferred.
- Previous Lean Management experience preferred.
Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities:
- Strong understanding of healthcare compensation models including salary, bonus structures, and incentive programs.
- Understanding of provider wRVUs, values, and productivity.
- Leadership compensation program experience.
- Provider compensation program experience.
- Knowledge Oregon Pay Equity Act, relevant compliance, regulatory requirements.
- Systems design and administration.
- Impeccable communication skills.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and follow through skills.
- Ability to manage complex problem-solving and projects on an organizational scale.
- Skill in communicating difficult messages while maintaining strong relationships.
Certifications:
- Certified Compensation Professional preferred.
- Senior Professional in Human Resources preferred.