Responsible for Physician administrative and operational aspects of Provider Relations, including primary care physician (PCP), specialist (SCP) and allied health practitioner contracting, education and day-to-day provider services for assigned geographic region. Assesses, develops and organizes physician network for HMO/PPO/POS networks. Reviews and facilitates contracting of interested providers whose services match a need for Plan access/expansion, often working with Marketing to ensure this. Provides oversight of physician contracting for service area.