Job Description

HealthPartners is currently hiring for a VP, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Services. We are a nonprofit integrated care delivery and financing system based in Bloomington, MN. At HealthPartners, you’ll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued.

This position exists to provides overall operations and administrative leadership for the management of TRIA operations (including ambulatory surgery centers and imaging capabilities), physician group practices, rehabilitation professionals, orthopedic clinic operations and staff and rehabilitation operations and staff for the care group. The scope of this position includes the strategic, financial and operational oversight of physician and advanced practice providers practicing at TRIA, Park Nicollet Clinics, Methodist Hospital, HPMG clinics, Regions Hospital, and increasing collaboration to serve the needs of Hutchinson Health, Glencoe Regional Health Services, Lakeview Health and other Valley hospitals. The scope also includes outpatient rehabilitation operations including TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program, Park Nicollet Rehabilitation and Regions Rehabilitation services. Oversees all aspects of TRIA operations. Assures management structures, processes and controls support the goals of TRIA and the partnership agreements between HealthPartners and University of Minnesota Physicians.

This position is accountable for HealthPartners care group orthopedic and rehabilitation service line operations and improvement initiatives that focus on quality, cost effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Working in partnership with physician leaders and other care group operational leaders, is accountable for the quality and cost performance of the orthopedics and rehabilitation delivery system and ultimately the improvement of patient and member health and achievement of strategic goals. Has overall accountability for HealthPartners care group wide orthopedic and rehabilitation care delivery services and quality improvement activities in order to ensure high-performance in the area of quality of care, patient safety, clinical outcomes, patient access and positive financial performance.

Accountabilities

Develops and drives the strategic positioning and growth of the care group’s orthopedic and rehabilitation services.
Responsible for all aspects of TRIA in alignment with HealthPartners Care Group and supporting professional services agreements, including: strategic planning and implementation, operations, finance, marketing, communications, HR, education and research, facility management, contract management, payer strategy, business services and overall financial performance.
In collaboration with medical leadership and other operational leaders, leads the development of innovative care that promotes affordability by lowering health care costs and creates value for patients while leveraging benefit to TRIA payers. Maintains productive relationships with payers by collaborating with HealthPartners payor contracting leadership.
Assures TRIA meets the requirements of regulatory bodies for accreditation or licensure including selected accrediting agencies such as TJC or AAAHC, Minnesota Department of Health, Graduate Medical Education and Research.
Ensures high level of patient satisfaction for all orthopedic and rehabilitation services provided to patients of TRIA, Park Nicollet Health Services, Methodist hospital, HealthPartners medical group & clinics, Regions hospital, TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program and collaborates with local leadership forHutchinson Health, Glencoe Regional Health Services, Olivia Hospital & Clinic, Lakeview Health and other Valley hospitals.
Leads in the development of strategic plans to assure market leading orthopedic and rehabilitation care and related services. Working with key physician leaders, supports the creation of best practice standards for delivery of orthopedic and musculoskeletal care.
Ensures the integration of quality, service and efficiency improvements into day-to-day operations.
Provides leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of ongoing programs to improve performance and manage costs, while improving the quality of patient care delivery.
Leadership

− Develops and communicates the vision, business plans and annual goals for the service line to ensure alignment with overall HealthPartners’ care group direction.

− Contributes to and supports the care group’s vision and initiatives are integrated into Orthopedics and Rehabilitation services.

− Leads in the development of the culture within TRIA and across the orthopedic service line and rehabilitation services that focuses on high quality care and service to members/patients and collegial respect for physicians and staff.

− Provides positive influence within the leadership of the care group, contributing to its long-term success.

− Provides independent proactive problem solving on behalf of the organization to assure all regulatory and organizational goals are met.

Financial Management

− Manages all financial aspects of TRIA, the orthopedics service line and rehabilitation services, including budget development, cost analysis, financial reports and management.

− Establishes and maintains key monitor reporting for orthopedic specialty care and rehabilitation services.

− Uses reporting to assist in achievement of productivity and staffing ratio targets.

− Manages financials and represents Orthopedic and Rehabilitation depts across the care group.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in health services administration, management, business administration
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in management of ambulatory care or other related clinical areas
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of ambulatory care practices, operations and local, state and federal regulatory standards
Proven ability to make quality-based business and strategic decisions
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to achieve results by building high performing teams of talented professionals
Excellent interpersonal skills (negotiation, listening and communication skills) characterized through effective interactions with a diverse range of internal and external constituents and stakeholders
Demonstrated political savvy and able to operate in complex situations and remain effective
Ability to build cooperative relationships and influence others

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working for a large, integrated delivery system of comparable size and complexity with hospitals, multiple ambulatory care clinics and large physician groups.

Clinical background.

HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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.

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