ACO Director

Overview

The Accountable Care Organization (“ACO”) Director provides direct oversight of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and Fayette County Hospital’s ACO and CMS’ Medicare Share Savings Program (MSSP). The Director will be accountable for on‑going operations of the ACO and will develop processes to assist our organizations in meeting quality and financial targets for the MSSP. The Director will provide strategic and operational direction to enhance the value of services provided to the patients, hospitals, physicians and payors in the market, while improving spend efficiencies.

Full‑time / 40 hours per week.

• Articulates and implements a quality improvement process that emphasizes teamwork, measurement and accountability.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director to develop, oversee and monitor quality improvement in Alternative Payment Model (APM) mandated quality measures and measurement strategy, and creates tools to support projects as appropriate.
• Coordinates discussions with IT system vendors to effectively manage data analytics to support the ACO.
• Demonstrates and communicates the connection between quality improvement and clinical integration.
• Determines funds and budget for operations, including constructing models for financing operations.
• Develops and implements ACO strategies to improve health outcomes, the patient experience, and healthcare value, including risk stratification methods, data management and tracking, case management across the care continuum, development of care models for post‑acute facilities, and feedback to providers on outcomes and utilization.
• Develops policies and procedures necessary for the success of an ACO program.
• Identifies successful APM models and programs nationally that can be applied to the ACO.
• Leader‑Coach
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  Leads by example; inspires, nurtures and challenges others to reach their full potential; collaborates and forms partnerships; selects people who fit the organizational culture of Service Excellence; demonstrates passion and compassion; expresses appreciation for time and effort and offers rewards.
• Leader‑Communicator
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  Uses cascade learning to keep others informed; demonstrates strong presentation and listening skills; respects all others and their opinions; provides timely and constructive feedback; accepts constructive feedback.
• Leader‑Life Long Learner
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  Pursues learning opportunities; commits to professional leadership development; identifies and seeks best practices; takes risks, is resilient and learns from mistakes.
• Leader‑Safety Advocate
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  Ensures a safe environment and practices for patients and employees.
• Leader‑Service Champion
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  Commits and leads others to service excellence; sets and achieves goals and/or productivity measures; commits actions to benefit the community we serve.
• Leader‑Steward
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  Practices stewardship in the management of people, materials, and finances; meets defined objectives within established deadlines.
• Leader‑Values Compass
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  Demonstrates integrity and high ethical standards.
• Management‑Accountable for managing day‑to‑day operations
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• Management‑Actively participates in ongoing continuing education opportunities to accomplish personal and professional self‑development and to remain current in healthcare issues and department‑specific trends.
• Management‑Develops and administers staffing schedules to maximize utilization of material and human resources to achieve superior patient/customer service.
• Management‑Develops creative solutions as required in solving conflicts or complex problems
  ; works to structure win‑win solutions when possible.
• Management‑Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of accreditation
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• Management‑Focuses on establishing stability and reducing variance in the operations of all departmental functions
  ; promotes and utilizes Quality Improvement principles and methods to achieve continuously improving departmental services and systems; responds to appropriate requests and initiatives from Vice Presidents, other Directors and Managers, physicians, and staff to improve services.
• Management‑Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, protocols and standards to maintain a high quality level of service.
• Management‑Seeks opportunities to more fully incorporate staff into daily operations
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• Oversees the financial sustainability and organizational structure of the MSSP and possible future APM programs.

• BS or MSN

Estimated Compensation Range $85,488.00 - $ based on experience. Eligible for participation in Management Incentive Compensation Program.