Description The Opportunity Director of Provider Compensation UCHealth, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO Position Summary The Director of Provider Compensation is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation programs for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) employed by the medical group. This role ensures that provider compensation structures are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals related to access, productivity, quality, value-based care, and provider engagement. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering data-driven insights and recommendations that balance market competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and business strategy. This position is an onsite role and does not offer hybrid or remote work options. Reports to: Medical Group Chief Financial Officer Dotted Line to: Senior Director of Compensation Key Responsibilities Compensation Strategy & Design + Lead the development and modernization of provider total cash compensation (TCC) programs, incorporating base salary, productivity-based incentives, and value-based performance metrics. + Ensure models are transparent, equitable, and aligned with organizational objectives, provider recruitment/retention strategies, and financial sustainability. + Partner with Medical Group CFO, Senior Director of Compensation, and HR leadership to develop long-term compensation strategies that adapt to market trends and regulatory changes. Program Management & Implementation + Oversee ongoing administration of provider compensation plans, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant calculations and payments. + Drive modernization initiatives, including simplification of compensation structures, automation of processes, and alignment to systemwide pay philosophy. + Collaborate with finance, operations, and clinical leadership to evaluate financial impact and effectiveness of compensation programs. Data Analysis & Reporting + Develop and maintain robust financial models to project costs, evaluate performance, and analyze market competitiveness. + Monitor key compensation metrics (e.g., productivity benchmarks, TCC competitiveness, alignment with quality/value measures). + Prepare presentations and recommendations for executive and board-level decision making. Stakeholder Collaboration + Leads the provider compensation committee. + Partner with physician and APP leadership to ensure compensation programs are well-understood and perceived as fair. + Serve as subject matter expert on provider compensation compliance, including Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute, and IRS regulations. + Act as liaison between the medical group, HR, and finance teams to ensure consistent application of compensation policies and practices. Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required; Master's degree preferred. + Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in provider compensation, with direct experience in both physician and advanced practice provider compensation models. + Demonstrated expertise in productivity-based (wRVU, collections, encounters) and value-based incentive structures. + Experience in modernizing and streamlining total cash compensation programs strongly preferred. + Strong financial acumen and proficiency in data modeling and analysis. + Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements affecting provider compensation. + Exceptional communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills. + Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence senior leaders in a matrixed health system. Competencies + Strategic and analytical thinker with ability to translate data into actionable insights. + Skilled at balancing organizational financial goals with provider engagement and retention needs. + Collaborative leader able to partner effectively across finance, HR, operations, and clinical leadership. + Strong change management skills to support modernization of programs and processes. Pay: $131,705 - $210,724 annual base pay. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers an Annual Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): + Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents + 403(b) with employer matching contributions + Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI) + Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options + Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options + Wellness benefits + Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs + Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: + UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. 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