Executive Director- East Region

Munson Healthcare•Gaylord, MI

About The Position

Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, is seeking an Executive Director for the East Region. This role involves strategic leadership, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of quality care and patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will partner with clinical leaders to drive regional growth, align with system priorities, and advance healthcare outcomes in a beautiful, vacation-like setting. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery while enjoying a high quality of life.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field required.
7+ years of progressive leadership experience demonstrating strategic and operational impact.
Deep knowledge of medical practice operations and integrated care delivery.
Strong proficiency in coding, billing, reimbursement, and small-business financial management.
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that enhance service delivery, optimize performance, and effectively leverage technology solutions.
Experienced in leading large, cross-functional teams and complex initiatives.
Excels in change management, stakeholder influence, and driving organizational alignment.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in data-driven decision-making, resource prioritization, and navigating high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Builds trusted relationships across physicians, APPs, leaders, and staff.
Highly effective communicator and problem-solver who leads with resilience under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
Must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Clinical Dyad Leader to develop and execute multi-year strategies that drive regional growth, align with system priorities, and advance quality, financial, and patient experience outcomes.
Lead operational transformation, standardize care delivery processes, and manage scorecards and metrics to improve efficiency, reduce variability, and achieve performance targets.
Champion patient-centered care, advance system-wide quality and safety initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while improving patient flow and experience.
Work closely with executive leaders and teams across finance, HR, IT, quality, and regulatory functions to align priorities, execute initiatives, and achieve enterprise goals.
Provide direct oversight of Practice Administrators and managers; lead performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning while fostering a high-performing, accountable culture.
Build strong relationships with physicians, staff, and community partners; communicate transparently, support philanthropic initiatives, and expand access to coordinated, high-quality care.