Executive VP, Ambulatory Primary Care Strategy

Ohsu-Psu; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU seeks a Vice President, Primary Care to lead the service area strategy for 22 practices, guiding growth, access, quality and patient experience across the system. You will oversee budgets, capital planning, and performance, while partnering with physician leadership to accelerate value-based care and system-wide initiatives.

You will align priorities with the enterprise, manage a large team, and drive change in ambulatory operations, access management, and organizational excellence at a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, ambulatory services, in a large organization.
• Minimum 3 years’ Director-level experience in a Primary Care environment.
• Understanding of ambulatory care operations, access management, and industry trends.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with ability to inspire diverse teams.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize as circumstances require.
• Experience driving change and innovation in a complex healthcare setting.
• Broad knowledge of modern healthcare administration and systems.
• Advanced quantitative skills to analyze data and inform decisions.
• Effective organizational, planning, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Primary Care service area strategy, including growth and portfolio management.
• Partner with executive leaders to align strategy, planning, and priorities.
• Identify strategic growth opportunities and network development.
• Ensure alignment with the OHSU Strategic Plan and enterprise priorities.
• Build matrixed relationships to influence decisions and drive performance.
• Engage physician leadership and stakeholders to support strategy execution and change management.
• Maintain fiscal accountability for the service area, including budgets and capital planning.
• Monitor financial performance, variances, and corrective actions to meet targets.
• Optimize resource allocation, productivity, and cost while maintaining high-quality care.
• Lead service area governance and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor trends and drive innovation to improve care and operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Communication skills

Change management

Team building

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

OHSU seeks a Vice President, Primary Care to lead the service area strategy for 22 practices, guiding growth, access, quality and patient experience across the system. You will oversee budgets, capital planning, and performance, while partnering with physician leadership to accelerate value-based care and system-wide initiatives.

You will align priorities with the enterprise, manage a large team, and drive change in ambulatory operations, access management, and organizational excellence at a