The Consultant Compensation is responsible for supporting the Clinician Compensation team by compiling, validating, and organizing data related to clinician pay-for-performance (P4P) models, incentive programs, and external salary survey submissions. This role focuses on accurate data aggregation, routine reporting, and maintaining documentation to ensure timely and reliable compensation processes. Assists in preparing data files for incentive calculations and survey participation, performs basic ad hoc analyses, and supports efforts to improve the efficiency and consistency of data compilation workflows. Responds to routine questions from physicians and leadership regarding P4P timelines, workflows, and data sources. The position works independently on assigned tasks and produces accurate, well-organized reports. Provides support for other compensation-related processes and projects as needed to meet departmental and organizational priorities.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions 

1. Compile, validate, and organize data supporting physician and associate practitioner pay-for-performance (P4P), incentive, bonus, and stipend programs to ensure accurate calculations and reporting.
2. Prepare and maintain routine reports related to clinician productivity, quality, service, and other performance measures used in compensation programs.
3. Utilize basic SQL queries and reporting tools to extract, manipulate, and validate data needed for compensation reporting and analysis.
4. Support external salary survey submissions by gathering, reconciling, and formatting required compensation and productivity data.
5. Assist with routine compensation adjustments and incentive calculations by applying established methodologies and reviewing outputs for accuracy.
6. Perform basic ad hoc analyses related to clinician compensation and individual performance data as requested.
7. Respond to routine inquiries from Chiefs, clinicians, and leadership regarding compensation reports, P4P processes, timelines, and data sources.
8. Identify data discrepancies, escalate issues as appropriate, and support process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and data integrity.
9. Develop and update documentation and educational materials related to compensation processes and workflows.
10. Collaborate with internal reporting teams, market consultants, and operational departments to obtain necessary data and meet submission deadlines.
11. Support additional compensation-related projects and initiatives assigned to meet departmental and organizational needs.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

•      At least 2 years of related work experience (i.e., in a reporting and analytical environment, preferably in healthcare).
• Consulting, academic, or relevant work experience to strongly demonstrate the following skills and knowledge: data analysis, statistical     analysis, communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and group facilitation skills.
• Experience with SQL data manipulation
• Excellent in critical thinking, analytical, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing multiple requests.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as Excel Access, Microsoft SQL Server Mgt Studio, or similar database
• Proficient understanding of CPT and ICD10 procedure and diagnosis coding
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience working with managers and clinicians
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
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Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

• 4 years of related work experience (i.e., in a reporting and analytical environment, preferably in healthcare).
• Advance knowledge of SQL data manipulation
•  Knowledge of health care operations, including primary care, specialty, and ancillary services
• Business strategy, planning, operations, and health care experience preferred.
• Prior experience with clinician compensation, Pay for Performance (P4P), or incentive compensation plans
• Clinician practice management experience

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or related field required

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or related field preferred

About Kaiser Permanente/ The Southeast Permanente Medical Group

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in Georgia. More than 600 TSPMG clinicians work exclusively with the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to provide medical care to more than 300,000 members in metropolitan Atlanta. In addition to our clinicians and associate providers, we also employee over 200 administrative staff in the GA region-from Accounting to Professional Education to Business Consultants to Sr. Business Operations Managers and many more.Kaiser Permanente is Georgia’s largest not-for-profit health plan. Its mission is to provide high quality, affordable health care services to improve the health of its members and the communities it serves. Kaiser Permanente serves a 28-county service area in metro Atlanta with care focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists, and team of heath care providers.Expert and caring medical teams are supported by industry-leading technology and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the art delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Nationally, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers, serving more than 10 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia.

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