Region President, South Region

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. 

CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

South Region:

CommonSpirit Health’s South Region spans seven distinct markets, covering over 1,300 miles across Arkansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee/North Georgia and Texas.  With 42 acute-care and specialty hospitals, the Region offers a full spectrum of care, including Level 1 Trauma Centers, NCI-designated cancer care, transplant services, and comprehensive stroke care. 

The South Region is also committed to rural health care delivery through critical access hospitals. The Region’s extensive ambulatory network includes Ambulatory Surgery Centers, imaging centers, urgent care sites, and cancer centers, supported by over 31,000 staff and employees,  more than 1,500 employed providers across 350+ locations, and a comprehensive network of  9,000+ aligned providers. 

The South Region also is a hub for medical education, with over 2,900 residents, fellows, and medical students in UME/GME programs affiliated with prestigious institutions like Baylor College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, University of Kentucky, and West Virginia School of Nursing, and boasts strong alliances with nursing and allied health programs.

The Role:

The Region President is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the growth, performance, innovation, strategic direction, and overall success of the South Region. The incumbent will set high goals, drive innovation, and foster collaboration across the organization to achieve exceptional outcomes. Leveraging their expertise in the healthcare industry to identify and capitalize on market opportunities while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment.

We seek  a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.  A seasoned healthcare leader will contribute toward the development of a regional strategy by coordinating and implementing effective strategic and capital plans, operating and capital budgets, major projects and initiatives, goals and objectives that respond to opportunities and organizational needs, ultimately enhancing competitive position and improving organizational effectiveness.  More specifically, the duties are:

• Directs and oversees designated healthcare assets and demonstrates a solid understanding of different service lines and delivery models within the Region. Plans and implements new businesses using different business models and strategic relationships with external partners and physicians.
• Facilitates and reinforces through business processes and performance measures an institutional mindset for clinical innovation as an on-going process to look at clinical practices in order to reduce unnecessary variations to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs.
• Advances administrative and clinical information technology by demonstrating ownership and actively participating in process re-engineering and behavior change to realize the benefits of technology solutions and ensure project success.
• Builds and develops a bench of management talent by ensuring effective utilization of human resources and oversees integrated strategies to ensure quality results in the recruitment, selection, retention and development of the workforce. Maintain collaborative relationship with the labor organizations.   
• Goal Setting and Achievement:
  • Set ambitious goals for personal and group accomplishment.
  • Utilize measurement methods to monitor progress towards goals.
  • Tenaciously work to meet or exceed goals, deriving satisfaction from achievement and continuous improvement.
• Market Understanding and Business Development:
  • Utilize in-depth knowledge of key market drivers to identify and seize business opportunities.
  • Expand into new markets and introduce innovative products and services.
  • Understand existing and planned markets, including competitive landscape, supplier dynamics, customer base, and regulatory environment.
• Strategic Thought Leadership:
  • Think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner, contributing to the organization's long-term success.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide insights into industry trends, regulatory considerations, and emerging issues to inform strategic direction.
• Executive Engagement and Communication:
  • Develop, lead, and deliver compelling presentations to C-suite executives and the Board.
  • Effectively communicate strategic initiatives and performance metrics.
  • Interact with stakeholders in a manner that instills confidence in intentions and organizational objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work collaboratively across a complex organization to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to drive positive outcomes.
• Decision-Making and Judgment:
  • Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and judgment in addressing complex issues.
  • Manage multiple multidimensional issues simultaneously.

Required Education & Experience:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of senior-executive healthcare experience within a complex, multi-site, multi-state health care organization including acute-care hospital operations, physician engagement and effective physician relationships, ambulatory and outpatient service delivery systems, and healthcare philanthropy.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of direct management experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required. A master’s degree in healthcare administration (or an equivalent combination of education and/or additional job-related experience) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare leadership roles, preferably with increasing responsibility and scope.
• Proven track record of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• In-depth understanding of the healthcare industry, including trends, regulatory landscape, and market dynamics.
• Experience in strategic planning, with the ability to contribute to short-term and long-term business plans.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging with and ability to influence C-suite executives and board members.
• Ability to foster collaboration and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Exceptional decision-making abilities and judgment in complex situations.
• Strategic thinking capabilities with a focus on driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing and engaged leadership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, development, and continuous improvement.

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