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System VP Communications

Dignity Health Phoenix, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $115.03 - $161.04 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-420884 Employment Type Full Time Department Administration Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday Remote Yes Category Executive

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, and innovative System Vice President of Communications, to lead the corporate communications strategy across a national healthcare organization.  We’re looking for a strategic thinker and storyteller with a creative edge, who possesses a deep understanding of communications and media relations. This system leader effectively uses communications and PR/media strategies to enhance culture, employee engagement, change management, external reputation, and community perception.

The Communications VP will play a critical role leading our public image, fostering meaningful connections with our customers, communities, and stakeholders, and managing our reputation.  This role requires a seasoned Communications executive, with experience leading geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams, and an ability to approach communications in new ways for healthcare. It is a primary responsibility of this leader to mentor, guide and motivate the communications resources throughout CommonSpirit in achieving business outcomes through effective communications strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of communications, a service orientation, and a proven track record of delivering impactful results internally and externally to an organization. The role requires a leader of leaders, with experience and comfort interacting with and counseling all levels of a complex organization, including boards, executive teams, direct reports and stakeholders.


Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Masters degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field. 
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in senior marketing and/or communications roles, preferably within the healthcare industry.
  • Proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic communications plans, including reputation management strategies.
Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

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