Executive Director, Gateway Health

Executive Director, Gateway Health 

Who we are:

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you’ll do:

Lifepoint Health has an opportunity for an Executive Director, Gateway Health, based in Danville, VA. In this role, the Executive Director leads the strategic execution of goals aimed at ensuring the long-term financial viability of Gateway. This includes fostering new membership growth, increasing top-line revenue for Gateway Health, maintaining positive EBITDA, and attracting and retaining key talent on the Gateway team crucial for advancing Lifepoint’s Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles. Additionally, this leader serves as the Executive Director of the AdvantagePoint Health Alliance-Blue Ridge Clinically Integrated Network (CIN).

Responsibilities:

• Act as the main administrative liaison between Gateway Health, its Board of Directors, and Lifepoint Health.
• Establish, review, and adjust charges within Lifepoint's policy framework.
• Negotiate and finalize professional contracts in line with corporate policy.
• Lead administrative functions between the CIN and health system executive team.
• Execute strategic goals for the CIN's long-term clinical and financial viability, fostering payer and employer relationships.
• Support physician leadership in developing care models and payment initiatives, driving operational improvements.
• Serve as the primary liaison to legal counsel and the CIN board of trustees.
• Develop an organizational plan for personnel and operations at Lifepoint.
• Ensure the maintenance of physical properties and supervise business affairs for optimal financial outcomes.
• Prepare and present capital budgets for Board review and approval.
• Provide periodic reports to the Board and the Company on activities and relevant developments.
• Attend all Board and committee meetings, serving as a liaison officer and conveying communications.
• Perform additional duties as necessary in the Company's best interest while assisting the Senior Director, Population Health.
• Actively participate in and contribute to Gateway Health's quality management program for continual quality improvement.

What you’ll need:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance.

Experience:  Minimum of 10 years’ experience preferably in provider networks, contracting, or managed care.

***Position will be located in Danville, VA***

Why choose us:

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.