CSO - Pediatrics - Ascension Health
Austin, TX
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Ascension Texas has an amazing new opportunity as the Chief Strategy Officer for Dell Children’s Medical Center!
Dell Children’s is a 335-bed comprehensive pediatric medical center with 2 free-standing locations in Austin, Texas. Dell Children’s has 6 nationally ranked clinical programs by US News and World Reports and delivers complex pediatric care in the most specialties in Central Texas. As part of Ascension Seton, Dell Children’s offers pediatric care across a variety of care settings throughout the region, including through various partnerships in adult Seton and Providence healthcare settings. Dell Children’s is a level-1 trauma center and the primary teaching hospital for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, which also includes several complex care clinical programs and serves as training locations for medicine, nursing, and many other allied health professions.
Come join an amazing team focused on improving the lives of children and families in Central Texas and beyond. As a five time designated MAGNET facility we believe that empowering our team members to advocate for and own the relationships with their patients and families is a cornerstone of our culture.
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._
Responsibilities
Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for the ongoing development, management and progression of the Ascension Texas pediatric strategy. Develops a clear understanding of internal dynamics and levers while focusing on external demands, opportunities and relationships positioning for growth. Drives the organization to understand gaps and move to building strategic partnerships and/or internal capabilities. Develops and shepherds the processes to determine the need to grow and compete through buying, building or partnering.
Leads the strategy and business development function for pediatrics at Dell Seton and across the Texas market. Accountable for optimizing and/or growing the market’s footprint and identifying and driving new business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions and other growth opportunities. Works closely with pediatric leaders and the Ascension Texas CSO on implementation of strategic initiatives that position Ascension and Dell Children’s to accomplish its aspirational, annual strategic and operational goals and realize its Mission and Vision. Ensures coordination and alignment with Ascension on the overall market pediatric strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
+ Leads the development and implementation of the overall pediatric strategy and strategic plan, working in partnership with the Market and/or business unit leadership, boards, and Ascension Texas leadership team.
+ Leads the strategic aspects of the annual Dynamic Planning development process for pediatrics, including accountability for identifying high priority strategic opportunities, risks, key capital projects and potential acquisitions and partnerships.
+ Responsible for the identification and development of growth strategies and targets for Ascension Texas and Dell Children’s pediatric programs and leads Ascension Texas’ pediatric business development function in close partnership with the Ministry Market or Business Unit Executives.
+ Leads the process of developing the building blocks of the strategic plan, including the projected financial impact of each component.
+ Co-leads the development of the three-year capital plan with the Chief Financial Officer and ensures alignment with Ascension Texas strategy.
+ Co-leads the development of service line strategic plans and clinical programs with Dell Children’s Senior Leadership Team and.
+ Partners with the Clinical Integration Network (CIN)/ACO to lead the market population health strategy and alignment for pediatrics including the identification of high priority gaps/opportunities.
+ Leads the development of the overall pediatric ambulatory strategy, including the services to be offered and the partnerships that will be required, and ensures alignment with sponsors.
+ Leads the provider development plan process to identify Ascension’s pediatric provider needs and which specialties/practices/provider-types should be pursued and optimized to implement the market Clinical Programs in collaboration with the Dell Children’s Senior Leadership Team and the Ascension Texas CSO.
+ Champions Ascension’s transition to value-based care and population health and ensures alignment to Ascension’s strategy; partners with Finance and Ascension CIN/ACO leaders to pursue payer and employer opportunities.
+ Spearheads efforts to identify and develop merger or acquisition targets, partnerships, joint ventures and other strategic partnership opportunities.
+ Ensures the Master Facilities Plan process is conducted in a manner that aligns with the Ascension strategic plan.
+ Leads implementation in collaborative partnership with other executives including but not limited to the market ministry CSO, hospital presidents, COO, CFO, CCO, and SL leaders and ensures full delivery of projected results.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
+ Ascension’s mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus and is guided by our Catholic Ministry. Ascension is committed to servant leadership as an essential enabler of our Integrated Ministry and provides opportunities for leaders to grow. These behaviors are enabled by trust between and among community members. These servant leadership capacities are demonstrated in our values of God Honoring, Justice, Compassion, Integrity, and Dignity.
+ A strong commitment to the mission of Ascension and a personal and professional presence to provide leadership on behalf of Ascension Health and AdventHealth and the Strategy; a values driven, authentic leadership style which is guided in thinking, and in acting, by a sensitivity to the Mission and core Values of Ascension.
+ Highly strategic: demonstrated track record in assessing complex, competitive markets and in developing related growth initiatives in partnership with physicians, payers, and/or other providers.
+ Ability to set the strategic vision, with an understanding of the future direction of healthcare and the ability to motivate and engage others in a common vision.
+ Demonstrated ability to collaboratively influence gaining broad stakeholder support when developing, implementing, and promoting strategies, initiatives, projects and new ventures in a shared leadership environment.
+ A systems-oriented thinker with the ability to analyze complex relationships and situations, think outside the box, act, and promote entrepreneurial and innovative approaches at the system level and across the Ministry Market.
+ A history of seeking out and developing collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies in order to accomplish a common goal.
+ Superb communication, facilitation, negotiation, and listening skills, accompanied by the ability to know how and when to influence, persuade, direct, challenge, and relinquish control.
Requirements
Education:
+ Bachelor's degree required.
+ Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience:
+ Pediatric Leadership required.
+ 10 years of experience required.
+ 15 years of experience preferred.
+ 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
#le@der
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
Ascension Texas has an amazing new opportunity as the Chief Strategy Officer for Dell Children’s Medical Center!
Dell Children’s is a 335-bed comprehensive pediatric medical center with 2 free-standing locations in Austin, Texas. Dell Children’s has 6 nationally ranked clinical programs by US News and World Reports and delivers complex pediatric care in the most specialties in Central Texas. As part of Ascension Seton, Dell Children’s offers pediatric care across a variety of care settings throughout the region, including through various partnerships in adult Seton and Providence healthcare settings. Dell Children’s is a level-1 trauma center and the primary teaching hospital for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, which also includes several complex care clinical programs and serves as training locations for medicine, nursing, and many other allied health professions.
Come join an amazing team focused on improving the lives of children and families in Central Texas and beyond. As a five time designated MAGNET facility we believe that empowering our team members to advocate for and own the relationships with their patients and families is a cornerstone of our culture.
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._
Responsibilities
Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for the ongoing development, management and progression of the Ascension Texas pediatric strategy. Develops a clear understanding of internal dynamics and levers while focusing on external demands, opportunities and relationships positioning for growth. Drives the organization to understand gaps and move to building strategic partnerships and/or internal capabilities. Develops and shepherds the processes to determine the need to grow and compete through buying, building or partnering.
Leads the strategy and business development function for pediatrics at Dell Seton and across the Texas market. Accountable for optimizing and/or growing the market’s footprint and identifying and driving new business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions and other growth opportunities. Works closely with pediatric leaders and the Ascension Texas CSO on implementation of strategic initiatives that position Ascension and Dell Children’s to accomplish its aspirational, annual strategic and operational goals and realize its Mission and Vision. Ensures coordination and alignment with Ascension on the overall market pediatric strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
+ Leads the development and implementation of the overall pediatric strategy and strategic plan, working in partnership with the Market and/or business unit leadership, boards, and Ascension Texas leadership team.
+ Leads the strategic aspects of the annual Dynamic Planning development process for pediatrics, including accountability for identifying high priority strategic opportunities, risks, key capital projects and potential acquisitions and partnerships.
+ Responsible for the identification and development of growth strategies and targets for Ascension Texas and Dell Children’s pediatric programs and leads Ascension Texas’ pediatric business development function in close partnership with the Ministry Market or Business Unit Executives.
+ Leads the process of developing the building blocks of the strategic plan, including the projected financial impact of each component.
+ Co-leads the development of the three-year capital plan with the Chief Financial Officer and ensures alignment with Ascension Texas strategy.
+ Co-leads the development of service line strategic plans and clinical programs with Dell Children’s Senior Leadership Team and.
+ Partners with the Clinical Integration Network (CIN)/ACO to lead the market population health strategy and alignment for pediatrics including the identification of high priority gaps/opportunities.
+ Leads the development of the overall pediatric ambulatory strategy, including the services to be offered and the partnerships that will be required, and ensures alignment with sponsors.
+ Leads the provider development plan process to identify Ascension’s pediatric provider needs and which specialties/practices/provider-types should be pursued and optimized to implement the market Clinical Programs in collaboration with the Dell Children’s Senior Leadership Team and the Ascension Texas CSO.
+ Champions Ascension’s transition to value-based care and population health and ensures alignment to Ascension’s strategy; partners with Finance and Ascension CIN/ACO leaders to pursue payer and employer opportunities.
+ Spearheads efforts to identify and develop merger or acquisition targets, partnerships, joint ventures and other strategic partnership opportunities.
+ Ensures the Master Facilities Plan process is conducted in a manner that aligns with the Ascension strategic plan.
+ Leads implementation in collaborative partnership with other executives including but not limited to the market ministry CSO, hospital presidents, COO, CFO, CCO, and SL leaders and ensures full delivery of projected results.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
+ Ascension’s mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus and is guided by our Catholic Ministry. Ascension is committed to servant leadership as an essential enabler of our Integrated Ministry and provides opportunities for leaders to grow. These behaviors are enabled by trust between and among community members. These servant leadership capacities are demonstrated in our values of God Honoring, Justice, Compassion, Integrity, and Dignity.
+ A strong commitment to the mission of Ascension and a personal and professional presence to provide leadership on behalf of Ascension Health and AdventHealth and the Strategy; a values driven, authentic leadership style which is guided in thinking, and in acting, by a sensitivity to the Mission and core Values of Ascension.
+ Highly strategic: demonstrated track record in assessing complex, competitive markets and in developing related growth initiatives in partnership with physicians, payers, and/or other providers.
+ Ability to set the strategic vision, with an understanding of the future direction of healthcare and the ability to motivate and engage others in a common vision.
+ Demonstrated ability to collaboratively influence gaining broad stakeholder support when developing, implementing, and promoting strategies, initiatives, projects and new ventures in a shared leadership environment.
+ A systems-oriented thinker with the ability to analyze complex relationships and situations, think outside the box, act, and promote entrepreneurial and innovative approaches at the system level and across the Ministry Market.
+ A history of seeking out and developing collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies in order to accomplish a common goal.
+ Superb communication, facilitation, negotiation, and listening skills, accompanied by the ability to know how and when to influence, persuade, direct, challenge, and relinquish control.
Requirements
Education:
+ Bachelor's degree required.
+ Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience:
+ Pediatric Leadership required.
+ 10 years of experience required.
+ 15 years of experience preferred.
+ 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
#le@der
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
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