System Director Strategic Advisor - Western Montana

Billings Clinic; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

employee wellness program

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a System Director Strategic Advisor for Western Montana to provide system-level executive leadership and drive strategic market growth. The role focuses on aligning clinical and operational priorities across networks, engaging physicians, and delivering patient-centered care with financial stewardship.

You will lead strategic planning, measure key drivers, and foster partnerships to advance nationwide nursing and hospital excellence while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 year / Bachelors Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration or related degree.
• Graduate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience, with a preference for direct experience with physician practice solutions and program growth.
• Must reside in the community the facility serves.
• Current MT Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational leadership and strategic oversight for hospital networks in Western Montana ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Leads development and execution of strategies supporting clinical services and growth objectives.
• Provides leadership for growth and market development initiatives by identifying opportunities and analyzing market trends.
• Advances financial sustainability by optimizing resources and improving operational performance.
• Supports clinical business plans, service line integration, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops sustainable outreach initiatives with outreach, telemedicine, and regional providers.
• Partners with physician leaders to align clinical and operational goals and enhance continuity of care.

Skills

Talent Management

Leadership

Decision-Making

Compliance Management

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration

Graduate Degree preferred

Job description

System Director Strategic Advisor - Western Montana

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• employee wellness program
• and much more

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

System Director Strategic Advisor - Western Montana

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - 100.8695 (CMC - MISSOULA)

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Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE:$0.00 - 0.00

Advances and champions the mission, vision and values of the Billings Clinic – Logan Health health system. Provides system level executive leadership for the health system with executive and operational leadership to develop and strengthens emerging networks in through facilitating strategic market growth and development, fostering community relations and service, and maximum operational performance.

Works with the health system senior leadership in the development of system strategic plans and roadmaps, as well as measurement of key drivers for strategic success. Exhibits authentic system leadership engaging and collaborating with system-wide stakeholders in creating a culture of engaged people committed to the mission, vision, and values and service excellence.

Partners with physician leaders to ensure the integrated delivery of high-quality services sharing joint accountability for the clinical, operational, financial, and strategic performance of the assigned department, service line, or clinical program. Cultivates physician and provider relationships to both assess needs as well as engage physicians in the design and delivery of services. The model ensures alignment between clinical excellence and operational effectiveness in support of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides operational leadership and strategic oversight for the strategic advancement of health system hospital networks in Western Montana by ensuring alignment with health system priorities, achievement of performance goals, optimization of resources, and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Leads the development and execution of operational strategies that support the (Cardiology, Pathology, and others as assigned) and strategic objectives while advancing health system strategy through performance improvement, resource stewardship, strategic initiative execution, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve sustainable organizational growth and excellence.
• Provides leadership for growth and market development initiatives by identifying strategic opportunities, fostering partnerships, analyzing market trends, and implementing initiatives that enhance access, improve community impact, strengthen competitive position, and support the health system's long-term strategic objectives.
• Advances financial sustainability by optimizing resources, improving operational performance, supporting strategic growth, and ensuring responsible stewardship to sustain the health system's mission, workforce, and service to the communities it serves.
• Provides leadership in implementing clinical business plans and operations, including strategic planning, service line integration, quality improvement, patient access, revenue analysis, and provider practice support. Manages detailed, complex concepts and problems and must make rapid decisions regarding administrative issues
• Ensures the delivery of innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective healthcare programs by supporting patient-centered care models, monitoring performance, assessing business risks, and maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Develops and promotes sustainable outreach initiatives for physician specialties by partnering with outreach, telemedicine, referral teams, and regional healthcare providers to ensure alignment of goals and continuity of care.
• Provides strategical oversight and as needed of regional physician branch clinics, health care management contracts, and new physician and facility affiliations and alliances. Position serves as content expert for strategy and clinical services for a potential Hospital based networks.

Director Leadership Attributes (standard language we include in all Director JD) I am okay with this

• Talent Management: Recruits, develops, and retains high-performing teams. Fosters employee engagement and professional growth. Conducts performance evaluations and provide coaching Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Models role with professionalism and integrity. Inspires trust and credibility among staff and leadership.
• Leadership Builds collaborative relationships across departments. Models ethical behaviors, professionalism and integrity. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity, and resource utilization. Manages budgets responsibly. Leads organizational change effectively. Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Decision-Making and Accountability: Makes timely, data-driven decisions. Balances clinical, operational, financial, and employee considerations. Accepts accountability for results. Demonstrates sound judgment during routine and crisis situations.
• Compliance Management: Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements. Maintains readiness for surveys and audits. Supports patient safety initiatives and risk mitigation practices. Upholds ethical standards and organizational policies.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates and further develops competencies in the areas of leadership, fiscal management, employee engagement, human resources knowledge, organizational dynamics and governance, organizational communication, strategic planning, change management, risk management, compliance, patient safety and quality improvement.
• Standard Expectations: Takes responsibility for professional growth and development needs; meets all educational requirements. Practices and implements process improvement principles and oversees assessment and in areas of responsibility.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Minimum 4 year / Bachelors Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration or related degree

Graduate Degree preferred

Experience

• 5-6 Years: Successful experience working in leadership role.
• Experience working in healthcare, preferred.

Minimum of ten years of relevant experience, with a preference for direct experience with a variety of physician practice solutions, practice transformation, and program growth. Proven experience performing under pressure, with strong leadership skills, ability to work with a sense of urgency, and attention to detail. Must reside in the community the facility serves.

Certifications and Licenses

• Current MT Driver License

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi‑specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and 8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.