As part of the Spectrum Health delivery system, HDVCH is a nationally recognized, 234-bed not for profit hospital with more than 300 pediatric physicians who practice in 50 specialties and programs, including a Level IV neonatal center and a Level I pediatric trauma center. It is one of only 220 children’s hospitals in the nation, and in 2009 it achieved Magnet Recognition. HDVCH also provides care close to home in regional clinics and shares its expertise through Partners in Children’s Health: a collaboration with more than 30 hospitals throughout Michigan. HDVCH has garnered national recognition year after year by U.S. News & World Report for its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality specialty care.
Offering a complete range of healthcare services for children, HDVCH celebrated its 25th birthday in 2018 and is one of West Michigan’s and the region’s most vitally important healthcare providers. Through an academic affiliation to the Michigan State University, about 75 Spectrum Health residents and fellows come from across the country each year to train at the children’s hospital. HDVCH generates annual net patient revenues of approximately $500 million.
The President will be an inspiring, visible and visionary leader who will engage the collective talents and energies of the leadership team, staff and physicians, and in collaboration with Spectrum Health leadership will steer HDVCH forward in an innovative manner. This position will simultaneously serve as the chief for the children’s physicians and providers. The President will foster a “people first” culture and model great people leadership behaviors in conjunction with Spectrum Health’s values of Compassion, Curiosity, Courage and Collaboration. This executive leadership position requires a dynamic, collaborative, visible, energetic and seasoned professional with extensive healthcare experience who appreciates the unique needs of a premier children’s hospital and embodies the empathetic culture of a pediatric healthcare institution. S/he will have a passion for and commitment to the highest quality of care for children and their families.
S/he will have stellar physician relationships and a track record of being very disciplined, accountable and steadfast in obtaining positive results. Spectrum Health seeks individuals with strong emotional and social intelligence, and a demonstrated ability to connect with others in a meaningful way at all levels of an organization. The new President will be an individual who excels at leading others and leading change.
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in business, healthcare administration or equivalent administrative leadership experience. An M.D. or D.O. degree and board certification in a pediatric field is required.
Questions, nominations or expressions of interest should be submitted via email to Jim King, Donna Padilla or Kerry Quealy, the consultants supporting this search through KerryQ@wittkieffer.com or 630-575-6159.
Spectrum Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Basic Qualifications:
Education – Medical Degree (MD or DO) in Board Certified in area of the department’s specialty or has equivalent qualifications in compliance with the medical staff credentialing process Education in business, management, quality, and safety science Specifically, has had didactic exposure to the theories, tools and techniques of change management, physician performance management, the measurement and improvement of clinical care processes Master’s Degree in and/or PhD in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration or equivalent administrative leadership experience
Experience – 7 years of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities in in one or more branch of medicine and surgery 5 years of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities in Medical administrator in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Spectrum Health Including administrative experience in multi-specialty medical group setting, medical administration, with knowledge of medical business practices and organization dynamics
Licenses –
Licensed or eligible by the state of Michigan to practice medicine Upon Hire
Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
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