Executive Director, Seattle Children's Care Network

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Responsible (and working in partnership with the Medical Director, SCCN) for developing, implementing and evaluating Seattle Children's Care Network (SCCN) Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) strategy to grow from a 1 state network to a multi-state specialty network and to boldly move from episodic care to population health management, providing leadership to manage and sustain daily provider network operations and to cultivate and engage the participating primary care pediatricians, CUMG specialists, practice managers, key stakeholders, and future sites-of care collaborators to actively participate in the SCCN accountable care network. Partners with Strategy & Business Development and Finance to define and execute network strategy, business plans, and growth initiatives, including and implementation and assessment of key operational components of SCCN including network administration, Value Based Contracts (VBC) contract administration, quality and care transformation and overall department administration (communication, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), staffing /space planning/ budget reporting) and other applicable regulatory and oversight requirements. Manage the network life cycle from start-up, through the growth phase transforming it into a high-performing network capable that effectively manages defined populations in value-based payment (VBP) arrangements by integrating a standardized and managed "organized systems of care (OSC)." The Executive Director, SCCN is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining effective relationships with hospitals, physician groups, managed care organizations and payors and health systems intended to expand Seattle Children's ability to deliver high-quality care to patients and families throughout the Pacific Northwest region. As a thought partner to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive Leadership team, plan, evaluate and recommend new strategic business opportunities through partnerships new service and network development, and innovative payment models across a multi-state region. Represent Seattle Children's in discussions and relationships with external partners, payors or clients and leads the development of new and existing business relationships, including managed care, narrow networks and other emerging care delivery models associated with health care reform.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business, Health Care Administration or Public Health.
Minimum of twelve (12) years progressive management and/or director level experience; including leadership experience in a health care/clinical setting.
Minimum three (3) years experience overseeing/participating in program development and/or strategic planning.
Experience in Joint Ventures, Mergers and Health Care Finance.
Demonstrated strategic planning experience and ability to lead in an environment of rapid change.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a director-level leadership role of a multi-disciplinary, multi-functional operations team in a research/academic healthcare setting.
Experience in a research or academic setting.
Proven leadership experience with Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CII) methodology.
Proven track record in managing physician practice operations.
CMPE certified.
FACHE.

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing and evaluating Seattle Children's Care Network (SCCN) Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) strategy to grow from a 1 state network to a multi-state specialty network and to boldly move from episodic care to population health management.
Providing leadership to manage and sustain daily provider network operations.
Cultivating and engaging participating primary care pediatricians, CUMG specialists, practice managers, key stakeholders, and future sites-of care collaborators to actively participate in the SCCN accountable care network.
Defining and executing network strategy, business plans, and growth initiatives in partnership with Strategy & Business Development and Finance.
Implementing and assessing key operational components of SCCN including network administration, Value Based Contracts (VBC) contract administration, quality and care transformation and overall department administration.
Managing the network life cycle from start-up through the growth phase, transforming it into a high-performing network capable of effectively managing defined populations in value-based payment (VBP) arrangements.
Developing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining effective relationships with hospitals, physician groups, managed care organizations and payors and health systems.
Planning, evaluating and recommending new strategic business opportunities through partnerships, new service and network development, and innovative payment models across a multi-state region.
Representing Seattle Children's in discussions and relationships with external partners, payors or clients.
Leading the development of new and existing business relationships, including managed care, narrow networks and other emerging care delivery models associated with health care reform.