What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Physician Resources - Sorrento Valley position at Scripps Health?
This is a full time, benefited position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Located at Torrey Pines with possibility of hybrid schedule. This is an exempt and salaried position eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) at the Manager level.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026.
- Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Why work in Physician Resources?
- Play a key role in bringing physicians on board quickly and smoothly, helping ensure timely credentialing and successful start dates across the organization.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of medical specialties, partnering with providers and teams throughout the health system.
- Make a direct impact on patient access and care delivery by helping new physicians get cleared to start serving the community as efficiently as possible.
What you'll do:
Work directly with Scripps Clinic Medical Group.
Responsible and accountable for Medical Group physician support services including policy development and administration, including locum tenens.
Implements and coordinates all aspects of on-boarding of new physicians including physician recruitment, mal-practice coverage, credentialing and other related requirements.
Provides oversight and management of consulting and affiliation contracts for Scripps Medical Foundation Medical Groups Partners with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Executive Director, SMF to develop new and renewed physician contracts.
Responsible for managing physician outside service agreements, conflict of interest and other related subjects.
Maintains medical staff records, including leave of absence, time off and outside activity.
Manages day to day operations of the Medical Group Human Resource functions, including payroll, retirement, benefit files and worker's compensation.
Supports the Peer Review process and Quality Review Committee, managing the generation of annual evaluations, collating data, and organizing case files for review.
Leads and coordinates audits and reports for the Medical Group, including malpractice audits, compliance audits, and credentialing audits.
Manages malpractice policy in coordination with CMO & President, including renewal and submission.
Any additional tasks as assigned.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Five years' experience (3 of which in leadership) in office administration, staff onboarding, development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
- Experience working with outside vendors and contracts.
- Highly organized with the ability to set priorities and work independently.
- Must effectively interact with and gain confidence of physicians.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong writing skills needed to help develop letters, reports, and other written materials.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
- High computer literacy and prior use of Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of NCQA Credentialing Standards and Risk Management.