Vice President - Strategy

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

About the Organization

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.

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
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the service line, serve as the content expert, and coordinate the use of human and financial resources to ensure the service line(s) operate efficiently, effectively, safely, and timely.
• Manage service line contracts and service agreements.
• Establish market strategy, service offerings, and clinical program.
• Evaluate, develop, and adapt the business processes of the clinical service line(s) to meet the ever-changing healthcare environment and needs of patients and families.
• Responsible for programmatic growth, physician recruitment, alignment or acquisitions; the evaluation, development, and adaptation of clinical/business processes for the service line.
• Facilitate a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and accountability across disciplines within the service line.
• Coordinate with physician leadership to identify clinical and non-clinical technology, software, and equipment needs in support of the service line.
• Partner with physician lead to implement clinical standards and programs; new programs and services, in an efficient/cost-effective manner to provide a unified approach to care delivery.
• Develop and implement cost, Clinical Process Reliability (CPR), and efficiency plans.
• Identify necessary resources for patient care and programmatic development.
• Collaborate with Population Health leaders to improve health outcomes within the community.
• Develop and market expanded and/or new services in response to innovation, technology, strategic developments, or compensation consistent with the goals of the clinical service.
• Partner with other key departments to develop short and long-range strategic plans for the service, operating and capital budgets, and an integrated strategic and financial plan.
• Keep abreast of regulatory, legal, reimbursement changes, and industry trends.
• Establish appropriate database registries, certifications, and external benchmark reasons to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.

Preferences

Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.