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Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Physician Services Operations Analyst

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Job Description

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

The Physician Services Operations Analyst supports the strategic and operational success of physician practices by analyzing financial, operational, and performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Through collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams, this role delivers actionable insights and recommendations that drive informed decision-making, improve efficiency, and support organizational goals.

As the Physician Services Operations Analyst joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

At Rutherford Regional Health System, we are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare in a caring and professional environment.

As a 143-bed acute care facility, we offer a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services to meet the diverse healthcare needs of our community.

Through the collaboration and dedication of our medical staff and employees, we strive to deliver exceptional care across a variety of specialties, including emergency services, heart and vascular care, imaging, surgical services, women’s services, and many other areas of care.

How you’ll contribute

As the Physician Services Operations Analyst, you will excel in this role by:

  • Analyzing operational, financial, and performance data to identify trends, evaluate results, and support informed, data-driven decision-making.
  • Developing and presenting monthly reports, performance metrics, and actionable insights to leadership to support strategic planning and organizational goals.
  • Identifying business opportunities and recommending strategies to improve operational efficiency, financial performance, cost-effectiveness, and resource utilization across physician practices.
  • Evaluating existing policies, procedures, and workflows to recommend improvements that streamline processes, enhance productivity, and strengthen operational effectiveness.
  • Collaborating with executive leadership, department directors, and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, improve coordination, and achieve organizational objectives.
  • Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data and reports to provide reliable information for business analysis, performance monitoring, and leadership decision-making.
  • Monitoring industry trends, market developments, and operational best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Applying critical thinking, sound business judgment, and strong analytical skills to solve complex problems, communicate findings effectively, and drive measurable operational improvements.

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience in an analyst role within a professional setting preferred; healthcare or physician practice operations experience is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, evaluate financial and operational trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze data, develop reports, and present findings effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to leadership, management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for operational improvement, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and support process improvement initiatives.

More About Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County for over 100 years. Offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care, Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

EEOC Statement

“Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Services Operations Analyst analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement within physician practices. This role collaborates with leadership to develop actionable insights and strategies that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational goals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in an analyst role, with healthcare experience being a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data analysisFinancial analysisMicrosoft ExcelReportingData integrityCross-functional collaborationHealthcare operations

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 50 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Healthcare Administration market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedHealthcare Administration median $85k (middle half $58k–$108k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Healthcare Administration listings in North Carolina37 active1,277 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 26% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Healthcare Administration pay trend−5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
10%
PSLF eligible
7%
Sign-on bonus
3%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) with Company Match

Living in Rutherfordton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Median resident rent
$860/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.