System Director-Accountable Care

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Position Summary

The System Director-Accountable Care provides strategic leadership for the development of hospital and provider centric assessments and performance improvement strategies, road map, tools, and methodologies. Develops and implements performance improvement capabilities designed to enable Strategic, Business and Clinical Transformation across the System and Clinical Integration Network (CIN). Provides leadership in the development and implementation of cross-continuum transformation plans to achieve targeted improvement goals. The role also serves at the key stakeholder leader responsible for understanding and integrating key plans around evolving payment models.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Administration, Nursing or related field is required.

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field is preferred.

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Nursing or related field plus 3 years experience in healthcare leadership may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree

5 years leadership experience is required.

5 years in nursing, provider or value based care experience required.

N/A

Highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Knowledge of clinical management, project management, and process improvement and design required.

Success in establishing external relationships with community stakeholders.

Strong leadership and team building skills within a highly matrixed organization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations for all levels of management, including C-suite and Board of Managers.

Strong collaboration and influencing abilities.

Key business leader who oversees the organization's accountable care programs and is responsible for oversight, support, and maintaining these programs, as well as enhancing population health initiatives in service of value-based care principles and outcomes

Leads the implementation of accountable care strategies within the system and provider organizations and provides work stream oversight for professional level engagement delivery staff from across multiple teams.

Oversees the care coordination, quality, and analytics leaders in developing and implementing integrated models of care management and quality improvement programs and services that control medical costs, create clinical efficiencies, and improve beneficiary health

Applies their understanding of clinical practice, healthcare policy and financing, risk-based provider relationships, and evolving reimbursement models and integration strategy to promote partnerships with employed and independent providers, third-party specialized vendors, community organizations and other key ACO stakeholders

Accountable for achieving business results in areas of responsibility within the accountable care department and in support of HSHS’s strategic goals. Provides thought leadership and strategic subject matter expertise on matters related to accountable care.

Areas of functional responsibility include clinical quality, care management and care coordination support, clinical integration with value-based provider arrangements, and partner programs

Collaborates with leaders across the system to identify enabling technology and service products, programs, and approaches that integrate informatics and performance improvement with clinical, business, strategic, and technology transformation approaches.

Drives outcomes using targeted analysis of population health and collaborative provider partner relationships

Provides leadership and support to teams of clinical leaders and professionals, organizing talent and resources to deliver results and achieve strategic goals while establishing/maintaining a collaborative and mission-driven team culture

Leads a team of colleagues in human resource initiatives including but not limited to; performance management; education and development; selection and retention; workforce planning; coaching and counseling; and supporting activities that promote colleague engagement and satisfaction. 

Leads or supports the financial resource functions including but not limited to; managing expenses; preparing, monitoring and executing within limits of the budget; monitors productivity standards; manages the purchasing process and all decisions related to the finances for the area of responsibility. 

Leads or supports change and process improvement initiatives including but not limited to; strives for standard, efficient and value-added processes; communicates a clear vision; influences and motivates others; and develops strong relationships with key stakeholders. 

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of the major responsibilities performed by colleagues in this position. Colleagues may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Variances in job duties performed may exist between facilities, and colleagues may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Category:

Leadership

Standing

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Walking

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Sitting

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Lifting

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20 lbs.

Carrying

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20 lbs.

Pushing

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20 lbs.

Pulling

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20 lbs.

Climbing

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Balancing

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Stooping

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Kneeling

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Crouching

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Crawling

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Reaching

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Use of Hands/Dexterity

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Talking

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Hearing

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Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

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Extreme cold

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Extreme heat

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Humid

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Wet

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Noise

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Hazards

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Temperature Change

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Atmospheric Conditions

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Vibration

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Other

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