Vice President-Population Health

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Vice President, Population Health to provide strategic and operational leadership for value-based and performance-driven care initiatives across the continuum. This executive role partners with senior leaders, physicians, and operations to drive population health programs and measurable improvements in outcomes and costs.

The successful candidate will bring extensive executive and clinical leadership experience, possess an Indiana medical license or the

Qualifications

• Requires a MD or DO with board certification and at least 5 years of practice.
• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience and 5+ years of executive or 10+ years of management-level experience in managed care.
• Master's degree is required; degree in Business, Public Health or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Must be licensed as a physician in Indiana or able to obtain licensure.
• Experience in management, financial and medical expense management is required.
• Vendor management experience is preferred.
• Experience building external physician relationships for disease/population health programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for value-based and performance-driven care initiatives.
• Advance population health strategies to improve outcomes, patient experience, and total cost of care.
• Partner with executive leadership, medical groups, physicians, and operational teams to develop programs.
• Translate enterprise priorities into clear goals, actionable plans, and sustainable outcomes.
• Leverage analytics, market intelligence and best practices to guide decision making.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare industry knowledge

Data analytics

Vendor management

Relationship building

Education

MD/DO with Board Certification

Master's Degree in Business / Public Health / Healthcare Administration

Job description

Overview

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team in the role of Vice President, Population Health.

The Vice President, Population Health provides strategic and operational leadership for IU Health’s value-based and performance-driven care initiatives. This executive leader is responsible for advancing population health strategies that improve clinical outcomes, enhance the patient experience, reduce avoidable utilization, and optimize the total cost of care for patients across the continuum.

You will partner closely with executive leadership, IU Health Medical Group, academic and community-based physicians, and operational teams, the Vice President drives the development and execution of innovative population health programs, care management strategies, and quality initiatives. The role focuses on strengthening coordinated, evidence-based care while advancing ambulatory quality performance and achieving measurable results in value-based care arrangements.

This leader identifies and implements opportunities to improve care delivery through data-driven decision making, technology-enabled solutions, disease management programs, and emerging care models. They translate enterprise priorities into clear goals, actionable plans, and sustainable outcomes that deliver value for patients, providers, and the organization.

The successful candidate brings exceptional strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to leverage analytics, market intelligence, and industry best practices to guide decision making and maximize organizational performance. They cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion while ensuring all initiatives reflect IU Health’s values of Purpose, Excellence, Compassion, and Team.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Master's Degree is required. Degree in Business, Public Health, or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
• MD or DO with Board Certification is required. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution, with a minimum of 5 years experience in practice.
• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Requires 5 or more years of executive experience, or 10 or more years of successful management-level experience in managed care.
• Must be licensed as a physician in the state of Indiana or ability to obtain a license.
• Management and financial and medical expense management experience is required.
• Prior vendor management experience is preferred.
• Experience building external relationships with physicians developing clinical programs around disease management or population health management is preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.