Director Integration & Improvement Physician Enterprise

Lehigh Valley Health Network•REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA, PA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Leads strategic initiatives to drive margin improvement, enable impactful business transformations, and support the successful integration of Jefferson's operations. This individual will work closely with clinical, academic, and administrative leaders to ensure initiatives align with organizational objectives, standardize processes, streamline interdependencies, and enhance operational efficiency. This role will lead efforts to align operational processes, systems, and workflows within the Physician Enterprise, embedding integration strategies and performance improvement initiatives that align with broader organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field
7 years in integration management, performance improvement, or related fields without a master’s degree.
Experience working with enterprise teams to align initiatives with organizational priorities.
Strong understanding of performance improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Integration Expertise: Deep understanding of integration strategies, including process mapping, workflow optimization, and aligning systems across physician practices.
Performance Improvement: Expertise in implementing performance improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results.
Patient Access Optimization: Proven ability to enhance patient access through scheduling, call center optimization, and workflow alignment.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align integration and performance improvement initiatives with broader enterprise goals.
Provider Productivity: Experience in optimizing physician templates and scheduling for maximum efficiency.
Collaboration: Proven ability to foster collaboration across departments, engage stakeholders, and build strong relationships.
Change Management: Strong ability to manage organizational change and lead teams through transitions effectively.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing actionable insights to drive improvement.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering accountability and innovation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Prior experience in management consulting or leading large-scale transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of processes, workflows, and systems across the Physician Enterprise, ensuring alignment with the broader enterprise’s goals and objectives.
Collaborate with the Performance and Integration Management Office (PIMO) and enterprise teams to identify integration opportunities that improve operational efficiency and provider performance.
Develop and implement robust integration strategies to streamline operations, reduce redundancies, and enhance system interoperability.
Act as a liaison between the medical group, the health system operations, and university stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all entities.
Partner with the PIMO to design and execute performance improvement initiatives that address inefficiencies and enhance outcomes across the Physician Enterprise.
Use data-driven performance improvement methodologies to identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of integration and improvement efforts, ensuring accountability and transparency.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Physician Enterprise by engaging and empowering physicians, practice leaders, and administrative teams.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the medical group, health system, university, and PMIO to ensure alignment and successful execution.
Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure the successful adoption of integration and performance improvement initiatives across the physician enterprise.
Engage physicians and administrative teams to build buy-in and ensure smooth transitions to new processes and workflows.
Monitor and address resistance to change, ensuring initiatives achieve long-term sustainability and success.