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Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, SMG Operations III, will develop and manage specific hospital-based physician service lines that are located throughout the WVU Medicine Health System. The role is responsible for identifying new development opportunities through market research, communication with physicians and hospital leadership, creating financial projections and project plans, presenting business plans and maintaining ongoing operational oversight for the practices. The Director will have a regular in-person presence at all West Virginia University Health System Medical Group (SMG) hospital-based sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Master’s degree in a Business, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare or related field AND Three (3) years of management or healthcare administrative experience.
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare or related field AND Five (5) years of management or healthcare administrative experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
- Prior experience in healthcare with a focus on business development and ongoing operations.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
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Identifies new opportunities for growth in their assigned service lines of support which could include but are not limited to hospital-based environment including Hospitalist Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Intensivist Care, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Radiology, Urgent Care and other physician services.
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Serves as primary partner between SMG Core Administration, local hospital and Anesthesiology and Radiology leadership teams and system-wide support departments.
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Develops business plans for growth strategies including financial and budget projections, coordination with academic departments, analyses of market data and establishment of timelines for new projects.
-
Manages the transition of established physicians and APPs at a new community hospital site into SMG WVUM, ensuring effective communication between the practice and key WVUM departments, key project timelines and dates are met, and that the project remains in scope and in budget.
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Partners with other WVU Medicine leaders on developing new sites of services.
-
Develops and operationalizes plans for new clinical sites.
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Provides administrative leadership to designated locations. Shares in management of site office managers (in conjunction with Emergency Medicine), develop and monitor annual practice operational budgets, ensure all WVU Medicine Policies and procedures are followed, approves of staffing decisions and serves as their connection back to University Health Associates (UHA) leadership.
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Serves as first point of contact for physicians and APPs with respect to contracting, compensation, benefits, operations and productivity questions.
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Serves as dyad partner to assigned WVU Medicine service lines coordinating monthly project meetings.
-
Analyzes, compares and reports performance of all assigned WVU Medicine service line programs to hospital leadership.
-
Identifies and addresses opportunities for improvement in revenue cycle, staffing, locums’ usage and makes recommendations to leadership.
-
Mentors Manager of Practice Integration and provide guidance on projects.
-
Identifies opportunities for better resource utilization within clinical sites.
-
Monitors hospital transfer data and make recommendations on how to positively impact trends.
-
Develops consistency in use of scheduling system for all hospitalist programs.
-
Manage daily staffing and cross coverage of all radiology physicians across multiple sites.
-
Manages APPs at designated sites, completing annual performance reviews.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Extended periods of sitting at desk and working at personal computer.
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Requires ability to lift items up to 25 lbs.
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Extensive travel between existing and new clinic sites is expected.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Normal office environment. Position is in office with hybrid options available over time.
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Regular travel to outreach sites is anticipated with farthest site being three (3) hours from Morgantown, WV.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Must be highly organized and able to quickly reference materials for leadership team.
-
Must be able to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and be a talented multi-tasker.
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Must be very process oriented with the ability to quickly understand how organizational workflows.
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Must have working knowledge of all Microsoft Office tools.
Additional Job Description:
High travel position
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
40
SHIFT:
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
United States of America (Exempt)
COMPANY:
SMG System Medical Group
COST CENTER:
671 SMG Corporate Admin
ADDRESS:
3040 University Ave
Morgantown
West Virginia
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, SMG Operations III, will develop and manage specific hospital-based physician service lines that are located throughout the WVU Medicine Health System. The role is responsible for identifying new development opportunities through market research, communication with physicians and hospital leadership, creating financial projections and project plans, presenting business plans and maintaining ongoing operational oversight for the practices. The Director will have a regular in-person presence at all West Virginia University Health System Medical Group (SMG) hospital-based sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Master’s degree in a Business, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare or related field AND Three (3) years of management or healthcare administrative experience.
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare or related field AND Five (5) years of management or healthcare administrative experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
- Prior experience in healthcare with a focus on business development and ongoing operations.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
-
Identifies new opportunities for growth in their assigned service lines of support which could include but are not limited to hospital-based environment including Hospitalist Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Intensivist Care, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Radiology, Urgent Care and other physician services.
-
Serves as primary partner between SMG Core Administration, local hospital and Anesthesiology and Radiology leadership teams and system-wide support departments.
-
Develops business plans for growth strategies including financial and budget projections, coordination with academic departments, analyses of market data and establishment of timelines for new projects.
-
Manages the transition of established physicians and APPs at a new community hospital site into SMG WVUM, ensuring effective communication between the practice and key WVUM departments, key project timelines and dates are met, and that the project remains in scope and in budget.
-
Partners with other WVU Medicine leaders on developing new sites of services.
-
Develops and operationalizes plans for new clinical sites.
-
Provides administrative leadership to designated locations. Shares in management of site office managers (in conjunction with Emergency Medicine), develop and monitor annual practice operational budgets, ensure all WVU Medicine Policies and procedures are followed, approves of staffing decisions and serves as their connection back to University Health Associates (UHA) leadership.
-
Serves as first point of contact for physicians and APPs with respect to contracting, compensation, benefits, operations and productivity questions.
-
Serves as dyad partner to assigned WVU Medicine service lines coordinating monthly project meetings.
-
Analyzes, compares and reports performance of all assigned WVU Medicine service line programs to hospital leadership.
-
Identifies and addresses opportunities for improvement in revenue cycle, staffing, locums’ usage and makes recommendations to leadership.
-
Mentors Manager of Practice Integration and provide guidance on projects.
-
Identifies opportunities for better resource utilization within clinical sites.
-
Monitors hospital transfer data and make recommendations on how to positively impact trends.
-
Develops consistency in use of scheduling system for all hospitalist programs.
-
Manage daily staffing and cross coverage of all radiology physicians across multiple sites.
-
Manages APPs at designated sites, completing annual performance reviews.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Extended periods of sitting at desk and working at personal computer.
-
Requires ability to lift items up to 25 lbs.
-
Extensive travel between existing and new clinic sites is expected.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Normal office environment. Position is in office with hybrid options available over time.
-
Regular travel to outreach sites is anticipated with farthest site being three (3) hours from Morgantown, WV.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-
Must be highly organized and able to quickly reference materials for leadership team.
-
Must be able to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and be a talented multi-tasker.
-
Must be very process oriented with the ability to quickly understand how organizational workflows.
-
Must have working knowledge of all Microsoft Office tools.
Additional Job Description:
High travel position
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
40
SHIFT:
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
United States of America (Exempt)
COMPANY:
SMG System Medical Group
COST CENTER:
671 SMG Corporate Admin
ADDRESS:
3040 University Ave
Morgantown
West Virginia
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Community Development Director
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Community Development Director roles qualify as a specialty occupation when tied to a bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, public policy, social work, or a directly related field. Make sure your resume and credentials documents explicitly name that degree-to-role connection before you apply.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCA filings under SOC 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers) or 11-9199 (Managers, All Other). Employers who have filed recently for these codes have an active H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure and are worth prioritizing in your outreach.
Target mission-driven organizations with HR capacity
Community development nonprofits, CDFIs, and municipal housing agencies regularly sponsor H-1B workers because their funding structures require credentialed leadership. Smaller grassroots organizations often can't navigate USCIS filing requirements, so filter your search toward mid-size and larger institutions with dedicated HR teams.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Community Development Director roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in your target city. Focusing on employers who have sponsored this role or similar management positions before cuts the negotiation time around visa willingness significantly.
Clarify multi-site work before the LCA is filed
If your role involves overseeing programs across several neighborhoods or city districts, each primary worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with HR before the offer is finalized so the employer files correctly from the start rather than amending later.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employer ends your position, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Use the O*NET occupation profile to document your role's specialty occupation duties when preparing materials for a new employer's I-129 filing.
H-1B Visa Community Development Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Development Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as urban planning, public policy, social work, or community development. The employer must demonstrate in the LCA and I-129 petition that the role's duties, not just the job title, require that specific theoretical and practical knowledge. Roles structured around generalist management without a defined degree requirement may face a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Development Directors?
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), municipal housing authorities, large nonprofit housing developers, regional planning agencies, and federally funded community action agencies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These organizations operate under grant compliance requirements that favor credentialed, degree-holding leadership. Browse verified sponsors by location on Migrate Mate to narrow your search to employers with an active filing history.
What prevailing wage level applies to this role under H-1B rules?
DOL assigns Community Development Director positions a prevailing wage based on the specific SOC code, geographic area, and experience level. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage certified on the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage level for your target city before negotiating your offer so you understand the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new employer if my current organization loses federal funding?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous status was lawfully maintained. You have a 60-day grace period after losing your position. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for each worksite where you'll be assigned.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for this role?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved or pending employment-based immigrant petition under specific conditions. For Community Development Directors at nonprofits, some employers qualify as cap-exempt institutions, which can simplify filing timelines and avoid the annual cap selection process.