Vice President, Administrator

Essentia Health • Detroit Lakes, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational leadership of the Detroit Lakes (DL) campus and services. Scope includes the hospital, RHC-aligned ambulatory clinics, long-term care, assisted living, and home care. Leads day-to-day operations (ancillary and professional services), care delivery models, provider partnership and recruitment support, organizational design, staffing, operating/capital budget stewardship, performance improvement, and facility planning and utilization. Serves as a key member of the West Market Operations Team, partnering across the matrix with medical leadership and corporate Shared Services to advance quality, experience, growth, and financial performance.

Requirements

• Masters in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field of study.
• 5+ years of progressive healthcare management experience at the Director level or above (hospital/clinic operations or significant service line leadership).
• Demonstrated success leading in a matrix organization with Shared Services collaboration.
• Proven experience partnering with physicians/clinicians to improve quality, access, and growth.
• Track record of operational execution (KPIs, leader standard work, throughput, reliability) and financial stewardship.
• Knowledge of rural health operations and regulatory requirements; familiarity with RHC constructs.
• On-site role; must reside in the Detroit Lakes community. (Park Rapids may be considered; DL residency strongly preferred.)
• Full-time, leadership schedule with on-site presence expected; occasional travel within the West market.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years progressive leadership including multi-site or market integration experience.
• Experience in long-term care, assisted living, and/or home care operations.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations for DL hospital, clinics (RHC-aligned), LTC/AL, and Home Care; ensure access, throughput, service, and reliability.
• Strategic Alignment: Translate system and West market strategies into local execution; set goals, KPIs, and operating rhythms using leader standard work .
• Matrix Collaboration: Engage Shared Services (e.g., HR, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, IT) early and effectively; coordinate campus-wide/system-wide services.
• Physician/Clinician Partnership: Partner with medical leaders (e.g., division/section chairs) on service line performance, growth, and care redesign; support provider recruitment and onboarding in collaboration with physician leadership and TA.
• Quality, Safety & Experience: Hardwire a high-reliability culture; ensure regulatory and survey readiness (including RHC requirements) and continuous performance improvement.
• Financial Stewardship: Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; drive productivity, cost management, and margin improvements while maintaining quality.
• Talent & Culture: Build high-performing teams; strengthen retention and engagement; mentor leaders; model Essentia values and culture.
• Community Leadership: Serve as Essentia’s senior leader in Detroit Lakes ; build strong relationships with civic, community, and partner organizations.

Benefits

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
• For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees