Regional President-Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 by Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. With its national office in Chicago and a team of over 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit operates 142 hospitals and more than 2,200 care sites across 24 states. In FY 2022, CommonSpirit Health had revenues of $33.9 billion and provided $4.9 billion in charity care, community benefit, and non-reimbursed government programs. 

Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen -- both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Mountain Region Overview

The Mountain Region comprises 20 hospitals, 240 physician practices and clinics, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice services, and Flight For Life®  in Colorado, Utah, and Western Kansas with more than 6,000 physicians and 21,000 associates/team members.  The Region represents $3.7B in revenue and contributes nearly $854M in community benefit services.  Leading in market share, there are a number of priority initiatives identified in service to our mission including expanding services lines and primary care networks, nurturing payor relationships, and advancing advocacy and public policy.

The Role

The Regional President is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the growth, performance,innovation, strategic direction, and overall success of the Mountain Region. The incumbent will set high goals, drive innovation, and foster collaboration across the organization to achieve exceptional outcomes. Leveraging their expertise in the healthcare industry to identify and capitalize on market opportunities while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment.

We seek  a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.  A seasoned healthcare leader will contribute toward the development of a regional strategy by coordinating and implementing effective strategic and capital plans, operating and capital budgets, major projects and initiatives, goals and objectives that respond to opportunities and organizational needs, ultimately enhancing competitive position and improving organizational effectiveness.  Additionally, the Regional President will own and facilitate the integration of the formerly Centura organization into the CommonSpirit Health. 

• Directs and oversees designated healthcare assets and demonstrates a solid understanding of different service lines and delivery models within the Region.   Plans and implements new businesses using different business models and strategic relationships with external partners and physicians.
• Facilitates and reinforces through business processes and performance measures an institutional mindset for clinical innovation as an on-going process to look at clinical practices in order to reduce unnecessary variations to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs.
• Advances administrative and clinical information technology by demonstrating ownership and actively participating in process re-engineering and behavior change to realize the benefits of technology solutions and ensure project success.
• Builds and develops a bench of management talent by ensuring effective utilization of human resources and oversees integrated strategies to ensure quality results in the recruitment, selection, retention and development of the workforce.  Maintain collaborative relationship with the labor organization (one location).  
• Goal Setting and Achievement:
  • Set ambitious goals for personal and group accomplishment.
  • Utilize measurement methods to monitor progress towards goals.
  • Tenaciously work to meet or exceed goals, deriving satisfaction from achievement and continuous improvement.
• Market Understanding and Business Development:
  • Utilize in-depth knowledge of key market drivers to identify and seize business opportunities.
  • Expand into new markets and introduce innovative products and services.
  • Understand existing and planned markets, including competitive landscape, supplier dynamics, customer base, and regulatory environment.
• Strategic Thought Leadership:
  • Think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner, contributing to the organization's long-term success.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide insights into industry trends, regulatory considerations, and emerging issues to inform strategic direction.
• Executive Engagement and Communication:
  • Develop, lead, and deliver compelling presentations to C-suite executives and the Board.
  • Effectively communicate strategic initiatives and performance metrics.
  • Interact with stakeholders in a manner that instills confidence in intentions and organizational objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work collaboratively across a complex organization to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to drive positive outcomes.
• Decision-Making and Judgment:
  • Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and judgment in addressing complex issues.
  • Manage multiple multidimensional issues simultaneously.

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of senior-executive healthcare experience within a complex, multi-site, multi-state health care organization including acute-care hospital operations, physician engagement and effective physician relationships, ambulatory and outpatient service delivery systems, and healthcare philanthropy.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of direct management experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in healthcare administration (or an equivalent combination of education and/or additional job-related experience) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare leadership roles, preferably with increasing responsibility and scope.
• Proven track record of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• In-depth understanding of the healthcare industry, including trends, regulatory landscape, and market dynamics.
• Experience in strategic planning, with the ability to contribute to short-term and long-term business plans.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging with and ability to influence C-suite executives and board members.
• Ability to foster collaboration and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Exceptional decision-making abilities and judgment in complex situations.
• Strategic thinking capabilities with a focus on driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing and engaged leadership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, development, and continuous improvement.

Benefits Include: Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Retirement Program, Disability Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, Dress for Your Day Policy, Voluntary Benefits.  This position is eligible for incentive pay based on company performance.

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