Union Health, the Wabash Valley’s largest integrated nonprofit health system, is seeking a Vice President of Ambulatory Care to lead physician services, outpatient clinics, and quality initiatives across Union Medical Group (UMG) and related healthcare entities. This executive role is ideal for a board certified physician with significant clinical and leadership experience, eager to influence patient care, operational efficiency, and strategic growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Union Health comprises Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group, serving West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois for over 130 years. Union Medical Group includes 140 providers across 29 locations, offering multi-specialty services from Cardiology to Neurosurgery and Orthopedics.
Key Responsibilities
As Vice President of Ambulatory Care, your duties will include:
- Enforcing and implementing UMG and Union Health policies regarding physician services.
- Serving as a liaison between Union Health, Union Hospital, and UMG.
- Collaborating with physicians, medical directors, and managed care organizations to advance clinical and operational objectives.
- Supporting quality and cost-effective care initiatives, including activities within an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) framework.
- Assisting in medical staff issue resolution, patient complaints, and physician recruitment and retention.
- Chairing the Physician Council, overseeing policy, access, quality metrics, and recruitment strategies.
- Monitoring and reporting on quality care initiatives and process improvements.
- Performing other responsibilities assigned by the CEO or Vice President for Physician and Ancillary Services.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
- Board-certified practicing physician, with willingness to obtain Indiana licensure if not already held.
- Minimum of 10 years clinical experience with leadership exposure.
- Experience in administration and understanding challenges across multiple specialties.
- Demonstrated success in guiding clinicians and organizations toward integration.
- Experience developing and implementing organizational standards of care.
- Knowledge of Value-Based Care and integrated delivery systems.
- Ability to negotiate value-based care contracts with regional and national payers.
- Strong problem-solving, change management, communication, and quality metrics expertise.
- Understanding of dyad leadership relationships and site lead/practice management.
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Health Administration (MHA) preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Supporting and working within integrated healthcare delivery systems.
- Delivering high-quality, cost-effective care as part of an ACO.
- Implementing patient experience and process improvement initiatives.
Organizational Highlights
Union Health
- Union Hospital: 380-bed regional referral center with advanced technology.
- Union Hospital Clinton: 25-bed, stroke-certified, chest pain-accredited hospital serving surrounding counties.
- Union Medical Group: Largest multi-specialty provider group in the Wabash Valley.
Stratum Med
- Collaborative alliance of physician-owned/led organizations representing ~12,000 physicians.
- Focuses on leveraging volume for cost savings and fostering innovation.
Pharmacy and Laboratory Services
- Union Health Service (UHS) operates a clinical pharmacy at Polk Street Center, staffed with multilingual personnel (English, Polish, Spanish) and translators for other languages.
- Lab Services: Partnered with LabCorp, providing laboratory testing exclusively for UHS members. LabCorp also operates independent Patient Service Centers throughout Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Contacts:
- Pharmacy: UHS Member Services at 312-423-4200 ext. 3285
- OptumRx Customer Service: 1-866-207-5623
Benefits of the Role
- Leadership Impact: Influence outpatient healthcare services and organizational strategy.
- Career Advancement: Senior leadership role with potential to advance to COO or CEO.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary, performance-based bonuses, retirement plans, and health insurance.
- Professional Development: Access to executive education programs and leadership training.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options for leadership roles.
- Healthcare Access Contribution: Supervise clinics to increase community access to healthcare.
- Professional Satisfaction: Improve patient outcomes and care quality.
- Collaboration: Build networks with physicians, nurses, and administrative teams.
- Innovation: Implement and oversee advanced healthcare technologies.
- Community Engagement: Participate in outreach programs, enhancing organizational reputation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply via Union Health’s official careers page [Insert Link] or submit a resume and cover letter to HR@unionhealth.org. Applications should include documentation of board certification, licensure, and relevant experience.
Conclusion:
The Vice President of Ambulatory Care at Union Health plays a pivotal role in shaping patient care, leading multi-specialty teams, and supporting organizational strategy. This role offers executive-level responsibility, the opportunity to implement innovative healthcare initiatives, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and community health. Candidates with strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality, cost-effective care will find this position both rewarding and influential.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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What is an illustration of ambulatory care?
Ambulatory care is provided in outpatient settings by healthcare professionals. Medical offices and clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, hospital outpatient departments, and dialysis centers are examples of these settings.
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What is the definition of an ambulatory care patient?
Ambulatory care refers to medical services that are provided on an outpatient basis rather than in a hospital or other facility (MedPAC). It is available in settings such as physicians and other healthcare professional offices. Outpatient departments in hospitals
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What is the distinction between hospital and outpatient care?
Simply put, acute care is inpatient care, whereas ambulatory care is outpatient care. An acute setting is a medical facility where patients are constantly monitored.
