Director of Strategy

Ascension Health; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 131,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer-matched retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi Hospital is seeking a strategic leader to drive service line growth, build clinical networks, and align operations across the system. The role requires extensive leadership experience and a proven ability to guide executive-level decisions while expanding referral networks and partnerships.

You will collaborate with physicians, EMS, and medical committees to inform migrations, updates, and transfers, delivering measurable improvements in regional care delivery and business

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Proven track record in data-driven strategic planning, service line growth, and driving physician outreach or healthcare sales.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic service line growth by building clinical networks.
• Direct physician and EMS relationships through proactive communication channels with providers and surgical groups to streamline referral networks.
• Guide operational alignment by keeping medical committees informed on system migrations, facility updates, and Transfer Center developments.
• Elevate community care retention by formalizing provider networks to expand local clinical services.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships by offering unified oversight to build long-term trust, increase visibility, and drive regional business development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Healthcare sales

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Master's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Manhattan, KS

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital

• Department: Strategy Administration

• Schedule: Full-time, Days

• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive strategic service line growth by building clinical networks.

• Direct physician and EMS relationships through proactive communication channels with providers and surgical groups to streamline referral networks.

• Guide operational alignment by keeping medical committees informed on system migrations, facility updates, and Transfer Center developments.

• Elevate community care retention by formalizing provider networks to expand local clinical services.

• Strengthen strategic partnerships by offering unified oversight to build long-term trust, increase visibility, and drive regional business development.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.

• 10 years of experience preferred.

• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.

• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Proven track record in data-driven strategic planning, service line growth, and driving physician outreach or healthcare sales.

• Self-starter with a "get it done" attitude.

• Ability to communicate concise, compelling recommendations (written & verbal) to executive and senior leadership.

• Calls for strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic 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/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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