Director of Physician Compensation

Texas Children'sHouston, TexasOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

At Texas Children’s, our HEART values — Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust — guide how we lead, collaborate, and serve our patients, families, and one another. We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Physician Compensation to lead our physician compensation function and serve as a trusted advisor to physician and executive leadership.

This leader will shape compensation strategies that strengthen physician recruitment, engagement, and retention while ensuring market competitiveness, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance. In close partnership with Texas Children’s leadership, Baylor College of Medicine, and physician practice leaders, the Director will provide strategic direction and expertise across compensation planning, program design, market analysis, governance, and administration to support the continued growth and success of Texas Children’s physician enterprise.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience

- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in p hysician/provider compensation, healthcare finance, physician practice administration, provider compensation consulting, or a related healthcare field.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership or people management experience required.
- Experience supporting a complex healthcare organization, academic medical center, faculty practice plan, or large integrated health system strongly preferred.
- Experience partnering with senior physician and executive leaders and presenting complex compensation recommendations to executive leadership, governance committees, and/or Boards preferred.

Preferred Certifications

- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other recognized compensation certification.
- Physician/provider compensation, healthcare finance, or healthcare compliance certification.
- Other relevant certifications within Total Rewards, Human Resources, Finance, or Healthcare Administration.