Description Position Overview: A prominent university-based medical school in Texas is seeking an experienced Revenue Cycle Director to lead and support its revenue cycle operations. This is a critical leadership role within the organization as it prepares for the continued expansion of its medical services, including the development of a new hospital. This is a minimum six-month engagement with the potential to extend into a multi-year agreement. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with current Revenue Cycle leadership to assess, optimize, and restructure operations, ensuring scalability and efficiency. This position requires discretion, strategic vision, and the ability to implement and lead change in a complex and dynamic environment. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in physician or detail oriented billing. Key Responsibilities: Assess the current revenue cycle operations and identify areas for improvement to handle projected growth. Develop a strategic vision and structure for the revenue cycle to align with future organizational needs, including recommendations for insourcing vs. outsourcing. Collaborate with the existing Revenue Cycle Director to evaluate organizational needs and systems. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to build capacity within the current leadership team. Act as a trusted advisor and assess the feasibility of transitioning into an interim leadership role to oversee the revenue cycle, if necessary. Create and execute a roadmap for seamless operational transitions, including contingency plans, succession planning, and opportunities for organizational recalibration. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to optimize revenue collection processes, enhance billing functions, and ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer-specific requirements. Oversee and mitigate challenges in detail oriented (physician) billing operations while laying the groundwork for future hospital billing integration. Deliver recommendations and actionable plans in highly sensitive matters, including personnel decisions, potentially providing the current director with options for role modification or transition. Travel as required, with flexibility for remote work setup. Requirements Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field required. Master’s Degree preferred. Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare revenue cycle management. Proven track record of leadership in a high-volume, complex healthcare environment. Expertise in physician/detail oriented billing, with knowledge of hospital billing processes as a plus. Demonstrated ability to build scalable revenue cycle structures for organizations experiencing growth. Experience working with academic medical centers is highly preferred. Skills & Competencies: Exceptional understanding of revenue cycle workflows, analytics, and metric-driven management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive personnel dynamics discreetly. Strategic thinker with the ability to move fluidly between assessment, planning, and implementation. Comfort operating within a remote or hybrid work environment and traveling as needed. Key Attributes for Success: High level of discretion, tact, and professionalism in handling personnel matters and organizational transitions. Collaborative mindset with the ability to foster productive relationships across leadership teams and departments. Resilient and adaptable to fast-paced and complex environments while maintaining focus on long-term objectives. Preferred Location and Travel: While remote work is supported, the ideal candidate will have flexibility to travel to Texas as required for on-site leadership activities. Engagement Details: Position Type: Contract, 6 months minimum with potential to extend into a multi-year engagement. Start Date: As soon as possible. This academic medical organization is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic and healthcare ecosystem. experience in candidates will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on this transformative project within the institution. If you are a strategic and experienced healthcare revenue cycle leader who thrives in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply and contribute to shaping the future of the revenue cycle operations for this leading medical institution. 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