Vice President Chief Ambulatory Officer

Job Summary :

This Vice President plans, organizes, and directs all functions and activities (internal and external) within his / her realm of responsibility for the Physician Practices of Hendricks Regional Health and Immediate Care Centers (ICC). This role also leads the organization to success for ACO/Population Health activities. The Vice President establishes goals, objectives, and standards of performance; applies and ensures compliance with operating policies and procedures.

Assures access to the communities we serve who do not require emergency or inpatient care. Operationally leads the Physician Practices and the ICC's, including the development, execution and accomplishments for budget and operations emphasizing access, growth, market needs, internal referrals, cost containment for patients, outstanding associate engagement and outstanding physician relations, patient experience, quality metrics, and hiring/retention and performance management.

Responsible for leading and achieving outstanding outcomes related to population health. Serves as practicing provider one-day/week in a clinical setting. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of CEO's Management Council.

Job Description

SERVANT LEADER: Hendricks Regional Health embraces a servant leadership philosophy by putting the needs and safety of patients, associates, and the community above their own. We strongly believe to provide exceptional healthcare services we need exceptional leaders. A Hendricks leader humbly puts the needs of others first and provides focus and direction to those they have the privilege of leading. They demonstrate compassion in all interactions and are deeply invested in the growth and development of others.

Hendricks leaders model our Values and Leadership Attributes in the execution of their role and in the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following functions describe the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

• Lead, manage, and direct the practice operations of Physician Practices, and ICC's.
• Works collaboratively with others including but not limited to various physicians, leaders, and others in implementing the overall strategy of Physician Practices and others (e.g.) 90-day improvement teams.
• Assist in the design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of services, ensuring the provision of services are provided in a cost and market competitive manner in collaboration with others on the leadership team.
• Coordinate and facilitate market and business development strategy with leadership.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the annual strategic and business plan as well as strategic short- and long-range plans. Ensure the execution of strategic plans to achieve goals and objectives related to Physician Practices and ICC's. Meets or performs better than budget and achieves quality metrics and outcomes.
• In collaboration with Finance and Quality, will analyze information regarding efficient, cost-effective products, equipment, and services to decrease the cost of care while improving access and quality outcomes.
• Leads and achieves metrics for population health, works collaboratively with external partners in achieving success with Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Assures regulatory compliance with ACO standards.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate staff and coverage to meet/exceed productivity standards. Defines efficient and effective models of care for practice settings.
• Assists with reconciliation for productivity, incentive plans, metrics, contracts, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Integral in physician and provider…