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Executive Director Kootenai Care Network

Kootenai Hospital, Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States


Executive Director Kootenai Care Network

Executive Director Kootenai Care Network

Position Summary: Has broad responsibility for executing the vision, operational implementation, and management of the Kootenai Clinically Integrated Network (KCN). In collaboration with the Kootenai Health Executive Team and physician leadership, executes the organizational strategy and has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the organization. Position reports to the KCN Board and Kootenai Health’s CFO.

Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with KCN physician leadership, develops and executes strategies for growing the provider network in support of organizational goals
  • Leads the program and its goals with internal and external stakeholder groups
  • Supports and guides the KCN transformation process across the organization by working with various constituents, including physicians, PHOs, payors, area providers, regional regulatory agencies, and Board leadership
  • Manages and enhances the provider network to support the program through selective provider participation and recruitment
  • Coordinates relationship development activities and manages ongoing partnerships
  • Ensures that new providers are engaged in a timely manner and that concerns or inquiries are adequately addressed
  • Responsible for clinical outcomes, patient experience, and cost‑effectiveness
  • Manages program measures, performance targets, administrative procedures, data components, and incentive distribution designs are adequate, equitable, and effective in driving program outcomes and achieving organizational strategies
  • Ensures that appropriate patient outreach, education, and other “activation” components are designed into the organization’s approaches to driving value creation
  • Supports KCN governance by preparing agendas and applicable materials for optimal governance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Provides leadership and direction for team of direct reports, including personnel actions
  • Maintains intimate knowledge of contracts, actively participating in discussions
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  • Highly reliable, accountable, and attentive to the needs of the organization
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
  • Competes with age‑specific needs of the unit
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field required
  • Minimum 7 years senior‑level healthcare operations management experience required; experience in managed care organizations, large‑organized physician groups, or integrated delivery systems preferred
  • Demonstrated operational planning expertise with knowledge of current healthcare regulatory and policy requirements
  • Experience with population health management analytics and metrics
  • High‑level knowledge of HIT requirements to support CI programs
  • Strong executive function, team leadership, interpersonal, and consensus‑building skills
  • Demonstrated physician and Board‑level communications skills

Benefits

  • Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including fully paid employer premiums for full‑time employees. For part‑time employees the same plan options with affordable part‑time premiums are available. In addition to medical insurance, many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance are offered. Kootenai Health also offers well‑being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it.
  • Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre‑tax and Roth after‑tax basis. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3–6 percent.
  • Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
  • An award‑winning and incentive‑driven wellness program, including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching.
  • Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more.
  • Robust and interactive employee referral program.
  • And much more.

EEO Statement

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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