Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
The Senior Director of Physician Compensation will lead the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of physician compensation programs across Children’s Mercy. This senior-level role ensures alignment with the hospital’s mission, clinical priorities, and financial objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The role is pivotal in fostering physician engagement, retention, and performance through equitable and transparent compensation practices.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Develop and lead the physician compensation strategy in alignment with organizational goals and values.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on physician compensation governance, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Lead cross-functional Physician Compensation Governance Team in collaboration with HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Clinical Operations.
Design and implement innovative, value-based compensation models that support quality care and physician satisfaction.
Integrate with the overall budget process the annual physician compensation planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance-based incentives.
Ensure physician compensation structures reflect fair market value and commercial reasonableness.
Conduct market analyses and internal equity reviews to ensure competitive and compliant physician compensation practices.
Monitor and ensure adherence to Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other applicable regulations.
Lead compensation analytics and reporting, including contract review and audit processes.
Support the routine reporting including analytics around program design and capacity planning.
Provide guidance and manage multiple compensation models that are based on clinic, academic and research models.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and systems that support efficient and transparent compensation administration.
Leverage technology and automation to streamline compensation workflows and data integrity.
Support physician leadership development and succession planning through compensation strategy.
Maintain close collaborative work with HR, Payroll and Legal along with Finance to ensure alignment.
The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.
Our pay ranges are market competitive. Your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.
Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.
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