VP Primary Care

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places:

• Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine)
• Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified')
• Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin
• Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children
• Doctors who are very active in their local communities
• Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Children's Wisconsin currently seeks an experienced health care leader to fill the role as Vice President, Primary Care. The executive in this leadership role will develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for Children's Medical Group and urgent care. The incumbent will also identifies opportunities to grow and integrate services along the care continuum (primary, secondary and specialty medical care, dental and mental healthcare) aligned with the organizational strategy, priorities, mission, and vision. Additionally, this executive will assure the planning and evaluation of the delivery, management and overall operation of the services provided achieves the intended strategic plan. They will establish key partnerships with physicians and administrative colleagues, community providers and partners, educational institutions and interest groups that influence referral patterns. The leader will use data and evidence informed best practices in Primary Care. Additionally, the incumbent will promote expansion and growth to become the leader in providing quality patient centered care in the medical home model. This executive is responsible for awareness and planning for change management related to implementation of identified system and Primary Care initiatives. Strong leadership skills and a high degree of confidence and experience in managing physician relationships, operations, and business program development are crucial aspects of this role. Demonstrated commitment to leadership visibility through rounding and other efforts.

Minimum Job Requirements include:

Education

• Advanced knowledge of healthcare systems, policies and procedures in order to direct, plan and implement various healthcare programs/services at a level acquired through a Master's degree in business management, Health Care Administration, or related graduate degree. A bachelor's degree in nursing or other clinical specialty is preferred.

Experience

• Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a health care setting, and broad knowledge of health care issues and management in a health care environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated track record of success with the following leadership competencies: Plans and Aligns, Ensures Accountability, Strategic Mindset, Business Insights, Develops Talent, Values Differences, Manages Ambiguity and Courage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with Physicians and as a member of the executive team.
• Knowledge and experience administering complex budgets and short/long range goals and strategies.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership.
• Analytical abilities to resolve complex administrative issues and effectively deal with physicians, peers, leaders and team members.

Key Collaborations and Areas of Responsibility:

• Key collaborations include medical and administrative leaders of CMG, CHW, CSG, Community Services, Mental & Behavioral Health services, Dental Services and Population Health and payment innovation. Corporate Services partnership and insight is a key input.
• Responsible for collaborating with the specialty practice (CSG) leaders and CHW ambulatory leadership and community services to represent primary care to establish efficiencies of quality, and care continuum strategies.
• In addition, establishes strong administrative collaborations with MCW, Marquette University, community organizations and other educational, healthcare and community institutions as defined by strategy.
• Areas of responsibility include current and future CMG and urgent care locations, and other responsibilities as assigned. Works with Government Relations, Communications and other system resources to Encourage and support advocacy on children's health issues.

Major Responsibilities

• Supports the Primary Care leadership in the areas of practice growth through new location planning, physician recruitment and acquisition of pediatric practices.
• Partners with the Director of CMG Quality and leader of Urgent Care Quality to support patient centered medical homes, quality and population health ventures in the primary care setting.
• Collaborates with key physicians, executives, and strategic planning and management to establish and implement the strategic plan for primary care growth and differentiation. Assures alignment with community needs. Plans for, develops and secures approval for capital and operating budgets for assigned areas.
• Partners with the Marketing and Communications department to support a comprehensive strategic and tactical plan for area of responsibility.
• Partners with Primary Care leadership to develop, implement and evaluate all service programs ensuring the safest patient care, clinical excellence, effective coordination of services, and adherence to quality standards. Ensures established methodology and structure is in place to review and analyze program measures to improve patient care outcomes, efficiency, access, and patient/family satisfaction.
• Provides administrative leadership to assigned areas of responsibility:
• Ensures direct reports and providers are well informed and aligned concerning hospital and system plans;
• Works with direct reports to establish goals, objectives and plans to support the strategic and operational plans;
• Reviews and actively manages financial stewardship, capital requests and investments, personnel and engagement for areas of responsibility;
• Supports and monitors productivity and other margin management activities;
• Engages in leadership development through regular feedback to direct reports, performance evaluation and talent management activities.
• Supports development and effective functioning of system-wide initiatives including:
• System quality plan and other quality assurance efforts
• Service Excellence
• Talent Management
• Staff engagement and satisfaction
• Supports the Primary Care leadership in the areas of practice growth through new location planning, physician recruitment and acquisition of pediatric practices.
• Partners with the Director of CMG Quality and leader of Urgent Care Quality to support patient centered medical homes, quality and population health ventures in the primary care setting.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, and compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and control expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the Children's Organizational Code of Ethics and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to Children's business.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.