President
Life at Ascension
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
About the role
Lead the senior management team in planning, directing and coordinating operations to achieve the organization's mission, strategic directives and goals. Provide leadership to management team that enlists active participation/support and creates ownership of short- and long-term objectives necessary to achieve revenue/budget goals. Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement policies and practices to deliver the optimal level of service to the community. Ensure that services are consistent with the mission, vision, values and directives of the organization. Create a culture and environment that attracts, motivates, develops and retains qualified associates and physicians. Provide leadership for performance improvement and quality initiatives to achieve high quality of care and patient safety goals. Ensure that the organization meets regulatory and compliance requirements. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with medical staff. Integrates physician perspective in strategic and operational decision-making. Collaborate and partner with key leaders across business units to optimize the delivery of care to patients, families, physicians and the community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management.
Qualifications
- Equal employment opportunity employer
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical staff integration
- Strategic decision-making
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more