Executive Director Kootenai Care Network

Kootenai Health is hiring an Executive Director, Kootenai Care Network (KCN)!

We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with deep expertise in ACOs, risk‑based contracting, and managed care for at‑risk populations. If you thrive at the intersection of clinical integration, value‑based care, and provider engagement, this role is built for you.

About Kootenai Care Network

KCN is a Clinically Integrated Network bringing together providers, hospitals, and payers to improve outcomes, enhance coordination, and deliver cost‑effective care. Members maintain independence while collaborating through shared data, clinical protocols, and performance improvement—enabling successful value‑based contracting with payers and employers.

About the Role

As Executive Director, you will lead the vision, strategy, and daily operations of KCN. Partnering closely with Kootenai Health executives and physician leadership, you’ll drive network growth, strengthen provider relationships, and ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective care across the region. This role reports to the KCN Board and Kootenai Health’s CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow and strengthen the provider network in alignment with organizational goals
• Lead internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Guide transformation efforts across physicians, PHOs, payors, and regional partners
• Oversee provider recruitment, onboarding, and relationship management
• Drive clinical outcomes, patient experience, and cost‑effectiveness
• Manage program metrics, performance targets, data strategy, and incentive design
• Support governance through effective board preparation and communication

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Health, or related field
• 7+ years of senior healthcare operations leadership
• Experience in managed care, large physician groups, or integrated delivery systems
• Strong understanding of healthcare policy, population health analytics, and HIT needs
• Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and consensus‑building skills

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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