Vice President Strategy

Develops and executes the strategic direction of ministry market long-term strategic plans, integrated strategic, operational and financial plans, service line growth strategies, capital plans and value-based care strategy.

• Department: Business Administration
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Partners with the Chief Strategy Officer to develop the ministry market's strategic plans.
• Directs the strategic aspects of the annual Strategic Dynamic Planning process, including coordination of Ministry Market leader input and engagement in the process.
• Collaborates with leaders to coordinate the capital planning process for the ministry market, including work planning and engagement of key external and internal stakeholders in the process and development of business cases for capital project submissions.
• Leads service line strategic planning processes, including the development of growth plans, engagement of key internal administrative/clinical leaders (e.g., service line directors, physician leaders, nurse managers) and external stakeholders in the process.
• Responsible for building relationships to establish partnership and affiliations and collaborates with M&A team to evaluate and execute strategic transactions.
• Designs and prioritizes the strategic growth opportunities within and across markets with employers, health systems, payers, government entities, brokers and other key potential clients or strategic partners.

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Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.

Education

• 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.
• 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

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