AVP, Delaware Valley Primary Care

Nemours is seeking an AVP, Delaware Valley Primary Care.

In collaboration with the Chief of Primary Care, and for responsible divisions, oversees the administrative, operational, strategic, marketing, and development activities of the service line and department at all sites and functions as a member of the extended Delaware Valley Executive Committee.  Responsible for representing administration as appropriate and assuring compliance with all applicable law and regulatory requirements affecting the areas of responsibility.

Responsible for facilitating a collaborative and supportive relationship between the areas of responsibility at all levels of the organization to achieve primary care practice goals and objectives.

Responsible for Primary Care Operations, participation in primary care quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve the patient and family service experience, supporting patient and associate engagement and safety, promoting diversity and inclusion efforts, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of The Nemours Foundation.

In collaboration with leadership, the Administrator is responsible for setting the strategic direction for responsible Primary Care services across the region to grow market share in the service line and focus on accountable care efforts to meet the Nemours Value Journey. Leverage system scale and capability to achieve success and develop and implement business plans to support the continued growth and success of the service line. Provide innovative administrative support to facilitate integrated care for patients. Execute alignment initiatives with affiliated physician practices and will ensure the financial viability of all responsible divisions. Establish collaborative relationships with various (internal) departments/service lines and managers as well as evaluate options for research and external partnerships where appropriate.   Support the design, planning, and implementation of programs that promote the mission to improve the health of the patients and communities served, such as Value-based care programs, SDoH, and other population health efforts. 

Additionally, in partnership with the related Delaware Valley leaders, the Administrator will have responsibility for broad base program development and implementation for the planned expansion of related and responsible programs for primary care growth and strategy. 

 

Leadership

• Establishes a cooperative working relationship with the primary care management team to advance the strategic goals.
• Develop financially viable business and organizational models that balance and align the interests of the primary care business team, thereby achieving maximum flexibility for program development.
• Serve as a matrixed leader in the Value-Based Service Organization, advancing the organizational goals around the quadruple aim for population health management, cost containment, staff well-being, and improved outcomes for patients.
• Provide partnership and engagement to Clinically Integrated Network programs to support accountable care efforts that occur in practices and Nemours facilities.
• Advance the organization’s Strategic plan,  mission, and support purposeful growth.
• Interface with the Delaware Valley executive team to provide effective management direction for responsible areas and divisions of the Department of Primary Care.
• Create a positive work environment for the Division that encourages communication, trust, teamwork, and professional growth. Develop a culture that is anti-racist and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, and adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior. Ensure that all faculty and staff feel valued and supported. Strengthen others by showing appreciation and celebrating successes. 

Strategic Planning and Program Development

• Responsible for broad base program development and implementation for any planned growth, expansion and advancement of the department’s strategic plans and programs.
• Formulate and gain approval for strategic business plans and objectives consistent Nemours’s mission, goals, and strategies designed to support the community and ensure their mutual success.
• Ensure the strategic planning and operational budgeting processes are linked and support the to capital budgeting processes as well as facilities development and long-range master planning
• Promotes team-based care and top-of-license efforts within the medical home model. 
• Partners with the Primary Care Chief in the development, communication, and implementation of departmental goals and objectives on all campus locations.  Ensures that goals are in alignment with Nemours’ Strategic plan a