Population Health Director
Apply NowCompany: ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES
Location: New Orleans, LA 70119
Description:
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Chief Planning, Innovation & Accountable Care Officer (CPIACO) this position is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational and programmatic activities for Population Health. The position provides direction and leadership to ensure DePaul meets the Quintuple Aim of enhanced patient care, improved population health, reduction of cost, better care team well-being, and advanced health equity. This work includes establishing, meeting, and continuously monitoring the metrics in DePaul's Value Based Contracts and Population Health initiatives, while maintaining alignment with quality goals and objectives for the DePaul Clinics. The Director of Population Health works closely with a variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Population Health across the enterprise to develop, implement, and evaluate Population Health programs and initiatives. The incumbent will direct and maintain the Population Health Roadmap, which encompasses the Population Health Care Model and Community Health Improvement plans. This leader serves as the programmatic and operational leader for Population Health and is responsible to work with the CPIACO & the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to align new value based contracts with the population health & quality initiatives. The Director will work in a collaborative relationship with the CPIACO & the CMO, and work closely with DePaul employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams across the enterprise.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following responsibilities are not intended to describe every function of this role.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reporting to the Chief Planning, Innovation & Accountable Care Officer (CPIACO) this position is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational and programmatic activities for Population Health. The position provides direction and leadership to ensure DePaul meets the Quintuple Aim of enhanced patient care, improved population health, reduction of cost, better care team well-being, and advanced health equity. This work includes establishing, meeting, and continuously monitoring the metrics in DePaul's Value Based Contracts and Population Health initiatives, while maintaining alignment with quality goals and objectives for the DePaul Clinics. The Director of Population Health works closely with a variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Population Health across the enterprise to develop, implement, and evaluate Population Health programs and initiatives. The incumbent will direct and maintain the Population Health Roadmap, which encompasses the Population Health Care Model and Community Health Improvement plans. This leader serves as the programmatic and operational leader for Population Health and is responsible to work with the CPIACO & the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to align new value based contracts with the population health & quality initiatives. The Director will work in a collaborative relationship with the CPIACO & the CMO, and work closely with DePaul employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams across the enterprise.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following responsibilities are not intended to describe every function of this role.
- Develops and manages operational initiatives with measureable outcomes (in department goals, contract metrics, team productivity, etc)
- Actively seeks opportunities to improve financial outcomes from VB Contracts and aligns population health personnel to achieve those targeted outcomes
- Formulates objectives & goals with the CPIACO, the COO & the CMO to align population improvements in care with the financial benefits from VB contracts & Clinic Operations
- Integrates all Population Health work with clinic operations, to improve the overall health of the populations managed
- Works with the planning resources to guide them through FTE analyses and make recommendations for staffing enhancements that will drive improved financial outcomes in VB contracts and align programs with improved quality of care
- Works with the CMO to engage staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement activities associated with organizational systems, improved quality outcomes and improved clinic processes (as it pertains to managing populations & improving contract outcomes)
- Enhances the current population health management team functions and expands team services to support enhanced outcomes in populations managed
- Perform other related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Master's Degree in Health Administration or Equivalent
- Five years relevant experience in managing population health-related programs in environments like clinical practices, health systems, health plans or public health
- Track record of achievement in improving quality outcomes while decreasing the cost of care associated with value based contracts
- Demonstrated skill in communicating with and relating to physicians and leadership at all levels within an organization, including the ability to establish a cohesive partnership with stakeholders
- Ability to function independently, manage multiple projects, and operate in a Dyad Structure