President of Network Affiliates - Ascension

We Are Hiring:

The President of Network Affiliates leads and provides operations oversight for Via Christi’s managed hospitals and related services and programs. Responsible for growth and development of Via Christi’s statewide network of services.

What You Will Do:

Job Summary:

• Works as a member of the system senior leadership team to achieve system goals.
• Responsible for the development of partnerships and affiliations throughout and bordering Kansas to create an effective network of providers and services to manage the health of populations and to accomplish Via Christi’s objectives
• Serves as Via Christi’s representative to all affiliated community hospital Boards. This may be in person or through delegation to Board Liaisons.
• Develops strong interpersonal and organizational relationships with affiliated organizations and potential affiliates and their respective governance, management and medical staff leaders.
• Establishes processes to ensure routine support for affiliated organizations, through participation in board meetings and other structures, and responds promptly to requests for assistance.
• Responsible for the services and support provided to rural hospitals with formal relationships with Via Christi.
• Identifies potential new rural hospital affiliates
• Oversees hospital operations of formally affiliated community hospitals; assuring effective operations and accomplishment of operating targets. 
• Meets with hospital administrators, physicians and others in the region to facilitate Via Christi’s  goals.
• Facilitates business development opportunities and community relationship building in selected markets.
• Conducts and/or participates in planning efforts with regional partners. Develops strategic and operational plans for Via Christi in the region.
• Facilitates the growth of telehealth services throughout Via Christi, finding new ways to connect providers and consumers of care through electronic and digital technology and methods. Utilizes telehealth opportunities to facilitate the provision of care in regional settings, leveraging technology and improved connectivity.
• Coordinates Via Christi’s regional outreach efforts and expands primary and specialty care services throughout the region.
• Works to align network physicians with Via Christi.
• Works to expand Via Christi’s physician specialist presence in community markets to meet community needs.Conducts feasibility analysis of proposed joint ventures or partnerships in regional areas, working with finance and planning staff to develop a recommendation for Via Christi participation.
• Participates in regional community activities.
• Maintains a system of management reporting that provides the system with timely and relevant information on all aspects of assigned functions.
• Works with Via Christi’s ELT to establish long-range strategic plans and annual goals for the Network. 
• Works with the Network CEO’s and Via Christi hospital leadership to develop business plans, as needed, including financial targets, necessary resources and timelines to facilitate the design and implementation of programs and services.
• Promotes the strategies and goals of Via Christi, including improving quality, lowering costs, increasing access to services and pursuing service excellence

 

What You Will Need:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences:

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Why Join Our Team:

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)poster.

 

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Salary Description:From $222,000.00 a year