About this role
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary The Associate Vice President (AVP), Physician Practice Administration is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational integration, and oversight of physician practice administrative functions across the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab) system of care, including the flagship hospital, outpatient and DayRehab practices, and strategic alliance sites. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, the AVP ensures physician practice strategy, operations, and administrative functions align with organizational priorities, financial stewardship, regulatory requirements, and standards for patient safety, quality, and operational excellence. The AVP serves as the primary administrative liaison between the medical staff, physician leadership and executive leadership across the SRAlab system of care.
The Associate Vice President, Physician Practice Administration will consistently demonstrate support for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Associate Vice President, Physician Practice Administration will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description Clinical Governance & Strategy
• Under the guidance of the SVP and Chief Clinical Officer, lead development and execution of strategic and operational plan for physician and advanced practice provider (APP) services that support organizational priorities, growth initiatives, and clinical excellence across the system of care.
• Partner with physician leadership to support development and implementation of clinical policies, operational standards, and evidence-based practices that promote consistent, high-quality care delivery across the SRAlab system of care.
• Advise executive leadership regarding healthcare trends, physician practice strategy, operational risks, reimbursement changes, and legislative or regulatory developments impacting rehabilitation medicine and physician practice operations.
Physician Practice Management
• Provide executive oversight of the annual operating budget for the physician practice operations across the system of care and participate in strategic capital planning initiatives.
• Ensure effective allocation of financial resources to support physician practice growth, clinical excellence, patient access, provider productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership and oversight to physician practice administrative teams, including administrative coordinators, charge entry personnel, and credentialing staff.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on physician practice efficiency, patient access, workflow optimization, throughput, and financial performance across the system of care.
• In collaboration with research administration, oversee administrative coordination related to academic, research, and compensation activities involving physicians and APPs.
• Partner with executive leadership, finance, and human resources to support physician and APP compensation strategy, incentive plan administration, and market competitiveness initiatives.
• Lead administrative coordination and operational support related to physician agreements, external contracts, and vendor partnerships in collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel.
• Provide executive oversight of physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning initiatives in partnership with physician and organizational leadership.
Quality, Safety, and Compliance
• Promote physician and APP engagement in quality improvement, patient safety, patient experience, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Under the guidance of the Associate Chief Medical Officer, oversee organizational readiness and preparation for accreditation and regulatory surveys related to physician practice operations and medical staff compliance.
• Ensure physician practice operations comply with applicable regulatory, accreditation, compliance, and organizational standards.
Executive Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Regularly engage with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to provide strategic updates regarding physician practice performance, operational risks, growth opportunities, industry trends, and regulatory developments impacting rehabilitation medicine.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with physician leaders, academic partners, alliance stakeholders, and relevant professional organizations to advance operational excellence and physician practice initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, analyses, and strategic updates for executive leadership and governing bodies regarding physician practice performance and initiatives.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships Reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in physician practice administration within an academic medical center, hospital, or complex healthcare system.
• Executive-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and data interpretation capabilities; experience translating complex data into actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in performance analytics tools and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex operational improvement initiatives and physician practice transformation efforts within a matrixed healthcare environment.
• Experience partnering with physician leadership on compensation strategy, provider productivity, ambulatory operations, and workforce planning preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, physician practice operations, provider compensation models, and ambulatory practice management.
Working Conditions Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $149,000.00 - $305,000.00 Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits *Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.