Executive Director, Physician Relations

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, marketing, or a related field

• Seven or more years in physician relations, business development, or healthcare leadership, with a proven track record of driving referral growth and building provider networks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, clinical services, and physician practice dynamics.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to travel frequently to community practices, clinics, and healthcare organizations.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Outreach & Relationship Building:

• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with community physicians, practice managers, and healthcare providers to increase referral volumes.
• Represent UAMS in clinics, medical groups, and physician offices, identifying new referral opportunities and strengthening existing pipelines.

Business Development & Growth:

• Develop and execute outreach strategies to drive referral growth in targeted specialties and service lines.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, service line directors, and marketing teams to align outreach with organizational growth priorities.
• Monitor referral patterns, analyze trends, and implement strategies to expand UAMS' market share.

Clinical Knowledge & Communication:

• Stay informed on UAMS programs, specialty services, and technology to effectively communicate offerings to external providers.
• Educate community physicians on clinical pathways, patient access processes, and service differentiators.
• Serve as a resource to referring physicians, ensuring their patients receive high-quality, timely care.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with hospital executives, physician leadership, and operations teams to resolve barriers to referrals and improve provider satisfaction.
• Provide feedback from community physicians to hospital leadership to support service enhancements and operational improvements.

Reporting & Accountability:

• Track outreach activities, referral growth, and relationship progress through CRM or designated systems.
• Deliver regular updates and growth metrics to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all outreach activities.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.