Vice President, Performance Improvement and Integration

Lehigh Valley Health Network
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Apr 04, 2025
Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary The Vice President (VP), Performance Improvement and Integration, will lead strategic initiatives to drive margin improvement, enable impactful business transformations, and support the successful integration of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) into Jefferson Health's operations. This individual will work closely with clinical, academic, and administrative leaders to ensure initiatives align with organizational objectives, standardize processes, streamline interdependencies, and enhance operational efficiency. The VP will also play a role in fostering new technology partnerships and facilitating investments that drive margin impact and operational effectiveness. Additionally, this role will support executive leadership by providing recommendations, preparing updates for the governing board, and collaborating with Jefferson's ventures team to explore and implement innovative, growth-oriented strategic projects. Job Duties Collaborate with the executive leadership and other leaders to develop and execute the organization's strategic goals. Develop and lead initiatives to improve operational margins, ensuring alignment with clinical, operational, and financial goals. Assist standardizing processes and frameworks for existing and new margin improvement efforts across the organization, ensuring consistency and alignment. Streamline overlap and interdependencies between various initiatives to optimize resources, eliminate redundancies, and maximize impact. Work collaboratively with Jefferson Health's Integration Management Office (IMO) to support and enhance existing integration initiatives related to LVHN merger. Assist in identifying and addressing operational gaps, risks, and opportunities within integration efforts. Partner with IMO leadership to develop strategies and frameworks that facilitate seamless cultural and operational integration. Collaborate with clinical leadership to align operational and financial initiatives with Jefferson's mission Bridge business transformation initiatives and Jefferson's clinical stakeholders to foster collaboration, drive engagement, and ensure successful execution. Support the development of operational frameworks that integrate clinical care delivery and academic priorities with financial sustainability. Work with Jefferson Health's ventures team to identify, evaluate, and implement potential new initiatives and business opportunities. Lead ideation and strategic planning to refine and develop clinically integrated, tech-enabled solution offerings Drive innovation by fostering collaboration between ventures and core operations. Collaborate with Jefferson's executive team to draft board presentations, providing updates on integration progress, transformation initiatives etc. Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform executive decision-making. Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams to execute transformation and integration initiatives effectively. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Business or Health Administration 10 years healthcare business transformation, operational improvement, and/or integration. Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Ability to standardize processes, identify interdependencies, and streamline initiatives for maximum efficiency. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with a focus on fostering collaboration and accountability. Ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, academics, and administrators. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting board presentations and executive-level reports Preferred Qualifications Medical Degree MD, DO, or equivalent Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. NOTICE OF FILING OF LABOR CONDITION APPLICATION Notice of Filing of a Labor Condition Application with the Employment Training Administration, Department of Labor. H-1B nonimmigrant workers are being sought by Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. through the filing of a labor condition application with the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. 1 H-1B workers are being sought. The H-1B workers are being sought in the position of Vice President, Improvement & Integration. Wages of $490,000.00 per year are being offered to these workers. The period of employment intended for these workers is May 12, 2025, to May 11, 2028. The employment will occur at: 111 S 11th St Philadelphia, PA 19107 24458 Carolina Rose Cir Aldie, VA 18101 707 Hamilton St Allentown, PA 18101 The labor condition application is available for public inspection at: 111 S 11th St Philadelphia, PA 19107 24458 Carolina Rose Cir Aldie, VA 18101 707 Hamilton St Allentown, PA 18101 Complaints alleging misrepresentation of material facts in the labor condition application and/or failure to comply with the terms of the labor condition application may be filed with any office of the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. 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