What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MGR - IPM position at Independence Physician Management (IPM)?
Responsibilities
Independence Physician Management - IPM
Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.
To learn more about IPM visit Physician Services - Independence Physician Management - UHS.
Position Summary
The IPM Project Manager will provide management and supervision of initiatives led by the IPM Leadership team to ensure successful implementation. Coordinates project tasks, gathers necessary information, utilizes analytics tools and other resources to ensure timely completion of projects. Provides direction to the IPM Team during project implementations and ensures timely communication to stakeholders on key deadlines. Functions as a consultant on initiatives and provides solutions to maximize available resources. Works collaboratively with IPM Leadership as well as Regional and Market Directors to support IPM’s strategic growth and program development. The IPM Project Manager must be able to successfully communicate across a wide spectrum of audiences, lead change initiatives, have strong financial and organizational skills and be able to function effectively with multiple priorities.
Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge
Qualifications
20-30% across all markets.
Independence Shared Services is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Independence Shared Services. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, our annual revenues during 2024 were approximately $15.8 billion. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #299 on the Fortune 500; and ranked #399 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World’s Largest Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company’s founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 28 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.
Independence Physician Management - IPM
Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.
To learn more about IPM visit Physician Services - Independence Physician Management - UHS.
Position Summary
The IPM Project Manager will provide management and supervision of initiatives led by the IPM Leadership team to ensure successful implementation. Coordinates project tasks, gathers necessary information, utilizes analytics tools and other resources to ensure timely completion of projects. Provides direction to the IPM Team during project implementations and ensures timely communication to stakeholders on key deadlines. Functions as a consultant on initiatives and provides solutions to maximize available resources. Works collaboratively with IPM Leadership as well as Regional and Market Directors to support IPM’s strategic growth and program development. The IPM Project Manager must be able to successfully communicate across a wide spectrum of audiences, lead change initiatives, have strong financial and organizational skills and be able to function effectively with multiple priorities.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide expertise in project planning, execution, and activity monitoring.
- Oversees and manages the operational aspects of assigned projects and maintains management framework.
- Maintains and analyzes project schedule and prepares regular status reports for management and key stakeholders.
- Track project risks, opportunities, and issues to develop resulutions to meet quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Effectively communicates project expectations to all team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion while maintaining weekly reporting on project status.
- Conducts post-project analyses and creates recommendation reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
Knowledge
Qualifications
- Comprehensive working knowledge of computer systems, analysis, and procedures with ability to work with end users to determine requirements, specifications and process improvement workflows.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and experience using Project Management platforms, Excel, and demonstrated proficiency in a variety of computer applications.
- Working knowledge of project management tools and methods.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work through, influence and drive projects to realization of benefits.
- Ability to foster team development and collaboration.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Comfortable and confident interacting with IPM Division and Market personnel at all levels.
- Strong customer focus and ability to set and manage client expectations.
- Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications required.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Proven excellence in communication and relationship management.
20-30% across all markets.
Independence Shared Services is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Independence Shared Services. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, our annual revenues during 2024 were approximately $15.8 billion. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #299 on the Fortune 500; and ranked #399 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World’s Largest Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company’s founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 28 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.
