Administrative Fellow – Physician Practice Administration

Job Description

Administrative Fellowship | Emerson Health

The Tone:
This is a full-time fellowship at Emerson Health, located in Concord, MA. Emerson Health provides comprehensive healthcare services, including physician practice management through Emerson Practice Associates (EPA). This role offers a unique immersive experience for recent master’s graduates, providing executive exposure and leadership development essential for a career in healthcare administration. This one-year program is designed to build a strong foundation in healthcare operations and strategy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Concord, MA
• Pay: $30.29 hourly
• Team: Reports directly to the Vice President of EPA (Fellowship Preceptor)
• Mission: Advance key organizational initiatives that improve performance, patient access, and financial sustainability within physician practice administration.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead and support strategic initiatives focused on revenue cycle optimization, increasing patient access and volume, expense management, cost containment, and productivity analysis.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
• Complete high-impact projects that directly advance Emerson Practice Associates’ operational and financial goals.
• Conduct comprehensive financial, operational, and data analysis to support performance improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with administrative leaders, physicians, and clinical teams, delivering presentations and facilitating discussions with key stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Finance, Accounting, or a related field. This is an entry-level position for a graduate student or recent master’s graduate.
• Experience: A one-year immersive fellowship experience is offered.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation capabilities; ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail; leadership initiative, professional maturity, and effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Bonus: Prior healthcare experience is preferred.