VP, Provider Network Development

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Provider Network Development leads the strategic design, transaction execution, and growth of Emory Healthcare's provider network in alignment with the enterprise's quality, service, and growth objectives. Partnering closely with the SVP, Corporate Development, this leader drives the development of an integrated, high-performing network of employed and affiliated physicians, advanced practice providers, community partners, and regional collaborators - advancing Emory Healthcare's market position through disciplined transaction management and physician alignment strategy. This role provides transactional leadership across all phases of provider alignment model execution, serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders across the full deal lifecycle - from opportunity identification through post-closing integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in physician transaction-related business
Demonstrated success in physician recruitment, alignment, contracting, and large-scale integration initiatives
Experience indicating an ability to present complex matters to executive leadership to drive decision making, followed by the translation of high-level guidance into executable plans
Deep knowledge of physician alignment models, medical group operations, deal structuring, and healthcare finance
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple simultaneous transactions in a complex health system environment
Strong executive presence with the ability to present complex matters to senior leadership and translate strategic direction into executable transaction plans
Excellent communication, negotiation, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
Familiarity with value-based care models, payer strategy, and population health frameworks as they relate to provider network design
Experience with both employed and affiliated physician models across multiple markets or geographies
Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and state CON requirements

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end physician and provider group transaction processes, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, deal structuring, and post-closing integration handoff
Partner with internal and external legal counsel to develop, negotiate, and execute letters of intent and definitive agreements across employment models, professional services agreements (PSAs), co-management agreements, joint ventures, and affiliations
Review and critically evaluate pro formas and business case documents prepared by the FP&A team; apply rigorous financial acumen to assess deal economics
Manage valuation processes with external consultants to confirm fair market value of transactions, including quality of earnings adjustments, pro forma/normalization calculations, and working capital analysis
Assemble, review, and finalize internal project summaries and executive presentations for leadership review and approval
Manage the pipeline of potential transactions - acquisitions, joint ventures, and affiliations - and develop roadmaps for new geographic markets and service line expansion
Design and maintain a portfolio of medical group alignment models - employment, PSA, co-management, and others - tailored to specific market and physician group opportunities
Educate and socialize alignment models with key decision-makers across the organization, ensuring stakeholders understand the applicability, structure, and implications of each model
Collaborate with department chairs, EHN leadership, hospital leadership, practice leadership, strategy, and finance to optimize network alignment and performance
Secure necessary approvals from within Emory Healthcare and the medical groups throughout the transaction and alignment process
Identify affiliation opportunities in new and existing markets; build and manage a disciplined transaction pipeline aligned with enterprise growth priorities
Ensure all provider transactions and alignment arrangements comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Certificate of Need (CON), and other federal and state health care regulations
Partner with legal and compliance teams to structure transactions in a manner that mitigates legal and financial risk to Emory Healthcare
Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites