Physician Relations Director directs and oversees programs designed to foster positive relations between physicians and the hospital or healthcare facility. Promotes the organization among members of the medical community in order to establish partnerships and affiliations. Being a Physician Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Physician Relations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Physician Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Federal Advocacy and Government Relations, the Director assists with implementation of the Academy's federal legislative and regulatory agenda to secure enactment of favorable policies that promote optimal patient access to the quality medical care provided by physician associates (PAs) and that advance public health and other health policies adopted by the AAPA House of Delegates.
The Director represents AAPA on Capitol Hill and before federal agencies; advocates on issues of importance to AAPA and the PA profession; and builds and maintains strong relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, agency representatives, and allied organizations and coalitions. The Director assists with the Academy’s policy agenda through research, writing and messaging in response to legislative and administrative initiatives.
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Location: Position can be performed remotely within 15 miles of the United States Capitol or may work out of AAPA’s national headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and requires frequently attending in-person meetings in the Washington, DC area.
The American Academy of PAs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability and any other classification protected by law.