Regional Director, Mission Integration

It's more than a career, it's a calling. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital is named among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare (2025), one of the World’s Happiest Workplaces (2025), and one of America’s Best In-State Employers (2025).

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Vice President, Mission Integration, this position serves the entire Oklahoma region with a special focus on SSM Health’s sites of care in Eastern Oklahoma County, Pottawatomie County, and Seminole County. The Regional Director, Mission Integration serves on the leadership teams for St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest and St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Catholic theology—especially the social, moral, and spiritual tradition—and the desire to help those working in Catholic health care integrate the mission and values of the organization into every interaction with patients, families, caregivers, co-workers, and the community. Strong public speaking, facilitation, and leadership skills are essential, along with strategic thinking, business acumen, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Mission Integration
  • Imparts the mission, values, and vision of SSM Health and facilitates the integration of values in all activities.
  • Works collaboratively with other regional and system Mission Integration staff.
  • Provides a credible mission perspective on hospital leadership teams and other leadership groups.
  • Facilitates formation experiences for leaders, physicians, and staff.
  • Collaborates with other Mission Integration staff to plan Mission Days.
  • Ensures an organized and active Mission Awareness Team in every entity.
  • Ensures organization of care for the caregiver in every hospital.
  • Leads other mission-related activities, celebrations, and prayers.
• Ethics and Decision-Making
  • Provides support and supervision of Ethics Committees and ensures committee practices reflect best practices.
  • Supports decision-making processes throughout the ministries.
  • Ensures organizational alignment with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
• Pastoral Care
  • Assists in implementation of Pastoral Care strategy.
  • Supports Pastoral Care staff.
  • Collaborates with Mission Integration staff across the region on evaluation of services, development of Pastoral Care staff, and best practices.
• Church Relations
  • Collaborates with Regional Ministry Leadership and System Vice President, Mission & Ethics in cultivating relationships and communication with local ordinaries.
  • Leads collaboration with local parishes and faith communities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Theology, Health Care Mission, Ethics, or related field.
• Experience: Ten years' experience in pastoral ministry; five years of leadership preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Schedule

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40