Practice Manager of Hospitalist Services

Cooley Dickinson Practice Associates (CDPA), a dynamic multi-specialty group of 90 employed providers, is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to manage and lead the day-to-day administrative and business functions of its 20+ physician inpatient hospitalist medicine program at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. In collaboration with the CDPA Director of Operations, and the Medical Directors of the Adult Hospitalist, Pediatric Hospitalist and Intensivist Programs, this individual will be responsible for implementation of strategic planning, program development, clinical and operational quality improvement, financialbudget reporting and monitoring, and staff supervision. CDPA is a subsidiary of Cooley Dickinson Healthcare Corporation, a non-profit healthcare organization in Western Massachusetts with a 142-bed community hospital at its center. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced practice manager who is excited by the prospect of managing the day-to-day operations of a hospitalist program while playing a leadership role in our continuous drive for improvement. The ideal candidate will possess at least two years experience managing an inpatient hospitalist program; knowledge of medical office procedures, terminology, protocols, coding, reimbursement from insurance companies and electronic medical records; Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred); and the ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with physicians, non-physician providers, and staff while addressing complex and sensitive administrative, operational, and finance issues. Northampton, Massachusetts (population: 30,000), the home of CDPA, is a vibrant arts and five-college community offering great cultural amenities and educational opportunities for all ages. Northampton has been named one of the best U.S. destinations for restaurants, theater, galleries and overall quality of life by Leisure Magazine and other travel writers. It is conveniently located right off Interstate 91 offering residents easy access to both rural and major metropolitan areas throughout New England, including Boston (100 miles), Hartford (45 miles) and New York City (150 miles).