A physician practice manager is in charge of daily operations and business strategy for a medical practice or health care group. Your job duties include overseeing all day-to-day operations to ensure business goals are met within budget. You work closely with physicians and other administrators to develop and execute new business strategies. The career requires you have an education in healthcare management, usually a master’s degree or higher, as well as management experience in a medical setting. Additional qualifications include strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, and familiarity with medical ethics and state guidelines.