Hutchinson Health, a member of the HealthPartners family of care, is seeking an experienced, inspiration and visionary president to lead a well-respected medical center located west of the Twin Cities in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The President, Hutchinson Health System is responsible for strategic long-range planning, program development and modification, and coordination of all activities for the Hutchinson Health system. The position has dual reporting to the President of Methodist Hospital and is responsible to the Hutchinson Health Services Board of Directors. Administers, directs and coordinates all activities of Hutchinson Health Services to carry out its mission to provide high quality health care and participation in community health programs.
The President, Hutchinson Health System is responsible for total organization operations including the development and implementation of organization programs and policies, including the effective utilization and control of the organization’s physical and financial resources. Serves as the chief executive of Hutchinson Health and has responsibility for the medical staff and their programs. Also acts as chief spokesperson for the organization’s public positions and policies and represents Hutchinson Health System in the community.
As the leader of Hutchinson Health, you will be responsible for all hospital and clinic operations to include:
- Oversight of patient care which is safe, equitable, timely, effective, efficient, and affordable in accordance with state, local and national requirements.
- Further developing and sustaining an engaged culture in which leaders, staff and physicians can thrive.
- Leading the Hutchinson Health executive management team with links to and collaboration with various stakeholders to carry out the organization’s short/long term goals, strategic planning and fiscal control.
- Closely collaborates with leadership from Hutchinson Health Physicians, PA., to ensure alignment of goals and objectives adopted by HealthPartners and the Hutchinson Health board of directors. Hutchinson Health Physicians, PA., who employs the majority of the physicians under a PSA agreement with Hutchinson Health, has a longstanding relationship with Hutchinson Health Services which has been highly effective and mutually beneficial.
- Identify new opportunities and programs to address the community’s ongoing health and well-being needs and oversee Hutchinson Health’s collaborative engagement in community outreach.
- Solving complex issues which impact the effectiveness of Hutchinson Health hospital and clinics in collaboration and in alignment with the overall HealthPartners family as well as the Hutchinson Health Board of Directors.
- Representing the health system in official contacts and planning efforts with the community, health care and health insurance leaders, business leaders, and local, state and national government officials.
- Ensuring a culture of accountability for achievement of organizational objectives, ensuring the organization’s ability to provide high quality health care in a cost effective and competitive environment.
Education/Experience
Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or a healthcare related field with 10 years of senior management experience (Department Director or above), five of which are at executive level of Vice President or above. Additional qualifications include extensive professional and technical knowledge of health care delivery systems, a sound knowledge of marketing, finance and risk assessment and excellent interpersonal skills which enhance your ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a varied constituency of medical professionals, employees, board members, the general public, and community and government offices. Must be adept in directing and managing a large organization with the ability to integrate and harmonize different managerial functions involved in the delivery of outstanding patient care.
Additional Information
Committed to a strong focus on the triple aim, Hutchinson Health operates the Hutchinson Hospital and six clinics and is known regionally for its progressive approach to patient care, combining the latest in science and technology. Hutchinson Health is a values-based healthcare facility focused on providing high-quality, personalized patient care and partnering with the community to provide health and wellness.
The organization is comprised of a 66-bed hospital, outpatient clinics in Hutchinson and Dassel, a Cancer Center, a Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Clinic, Inpatient and outpatient Mental Health and a Sleep Center. With more than 650 employees, Hutchinson Health is one of the largest employers in Hutchinson and McLeod County, Minnesota.
Hutchinson, Minnesota is located just 45 miles west of the Twin City suburbs along the beautiful Crow River. This quaint town is built on a park system boasting 33 parks and miles of trails to enjoy. An easy drive into the metropolitan area to enjoy major sporting events, abundant shopping opportunities, concerts, theaters and other varied cultural events.
The organizational culture is one in which leaders’ model deep respect, personal integrity, transparency and visibility.
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.