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Watertown, Wisconsin

Clinic Manager Physician Services

Healthcare AdminIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth.

Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

The Clinic Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of hospital-owned physician practices, ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves managing staff, developing and monitoring budgets, implementing practice policies, and fostering effective communication between clinical and administrative staff.

The Clinic Manager also collaborates with senior leadership to develop strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing service delivery and patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

Oversees daily operations of assigned physician practices, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care

  • Develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain operational consistency and regulatory compliance
  • Monitors financial performance, prepares budgets, and addresses variances
  • Recruits, trains, and supervises clinical and administrative staff
  • Ensures accurate documentation, coding, and billing practices to optimize reimbursement
  • Coordinates with providers to optimize schedules, manage patient flow, and reduce wait times
  • Manages supply chain processes, including ordering and maintaining inventory levels
  • Resolves patient complaints and escalates issues to senior leadership as necessary
  • Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency
  • Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic planning and service line development
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Knowledge of medical billing, coding, and insurance reimbursement

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR systems (e. g., Epic, Athena)
  • Analytical skills to interpret financial data and develop operational plans
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and commitment to patient-centered care

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field preferred
  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

License/Certification

  • Certification in Healthcare Management (e. g., CMPE) preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of management experience in a physician practice or outpatient clinic setting required

Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical billing/coding preferred

Key Responsibilities

The Clinic Manager oversees daily operations of physician practices, including staff management, financial budgeting, and regulatory compliance. They collaborate with senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives and improve patient care quality.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of management experience in a physician practice or outpatient clinic setting. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management is preferred, with an associate degree required as a minimum.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical codingFinancial analysisOperational planning

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 50 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Watertown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,265/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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