Ambulatory Executive

Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Ambulatory Executive who provides executive leadership in the operational and financial success of the local physician ambulatory enterprise for the North Coast Network, which operates Adventist Health facilities in Clear Lake, Fort Bragg, St. Helena, Ukiah Valley, Vallejo, and Willits, CA. Oversees the strategic growth of the physician and ambulatory service clinics, with quality that results in top quartile results. Directs the programs and strategies resulting in successful matrix, quality, patient experience and financial results. Collaborates with the regional leadership in ambulatory services to implement AHPS/AHPN strategies in concert with local ministries strategy. Works closely with local hospital leaders to implement strategic program initiatives for physician and ambulatory services. Adheres to organization's missions and philosophy as well as standard policies and procedures. Manages financial responsibilities such as expense management, productivity management, budgeting and financial planning. Actively participates for preparation along with team members for licensing, accreditation and regularly scheduled surveys.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, develops, implements, and monitors ambulatory strategic programs for effective utilization of resources and the achievement of the department's objectives in the provision of health care and improvement of community health status. Collaborates directly with staff, directors, clinical medical directors, and administration to strategically grow ambulatory programs ensuring that goals are met for the delivery of high-quality access to care and cost-effective healthcare services which are aligned with AHPS & hospital strategic goals.
• Develops and executes the ambulatory physician alignment strategy (in partnership with hospital leadership). Hires and retains qualified ambulatory leaders. Aligns and participates in ministry employee and physician engagement efforts. Participates with local executive team on strategic planning for the ministry and region. Actively participates on strategy and achievement of ambulatory KPI's (9 to Shine).
• Leads physician recruitment and retention activity. Participates in physician contracting process (PCAT) with local hospital Finance Officer (FO). Negotiates ambulatory physician contracts in cooperation with local ministry FO. Collaborates with hospital partner in the development of the ministry physician office acquisition strategy.
• Participates in PCAT\BCC review meeting for ministry / region. Participates in ministry MOF preparation and call as part of the executive team. Serves on hospital committees, as appropriate, representing ambulatory clinics. Participates in AHPS leadership meetings at corporate office, as appropriate. Serves in hospital community service organizations, and participates in director meetings and retreats, as appropriate. Participates in corporate office events such as AHLC and mission day.
• Exercises independent judgment in supervising and responsibly directing assigned staff. Delegates and assigns work to personnel for effective utilization of their skills and to meet business needs. Recruits and orients new employees. Ensures all employees are sufficiently trained to carry out their duties. Creates an engaging workplace and encourages others to contribute creative and innovative approaches to achieve continuous improvement. Drives a performance culture through appraisals and other coaching. Disciplines personnel when deems appropriate.
• Maintains and pursues education to ensure all regulatory laws and cutting edge practices are used as needed and deemed eligible. Serves as expert source of knowledge for ministry ambulatory clinic operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.