VP, Provider Network Development

Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The VP, Provider Network Development leads the strategic design, transaction execution, and growth of Emory Healthcare's provider network in alignment with the enterprise's quality, service, and growth objectives. Partnering closely with the SVP, Corporate Development, this leader drives the development of an integrated, high-performing network of employed and affiliated physicians, advanced practice providers, community partners, and regional collaborators - advancing Emory Healthcare's market position through disciplined transaction management and physician alignment strategy.

 

This role provides transactional leadership across all phases of provider alignment model execution, serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders across the full deal lifecycle - from opportunity identification through post-closing integration

 

Transaction Execution & Deal Management

Lead end-to-end physician and provider group transaction processes, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, deal structuring, and post-closing integration handoff

Partner with internal and external legal counsel to develop, negotiate, and execute letters of intent and definitive agreements across employment models, professional services agreements (PSAs), co-management agreements, joint ventures, and affiliations

Review and critically evaluate pro formas and business case documents prepared by the FP&A team; apply rigorous financial acumen to assess deal economics

Manage valuation processes with external consultants to confirm fair market value of transactions, including quality of earnings adjustments, pro forma/normalization calculations, and working capital analysis

Assemble, review, and finalize internal project summaries and executive presentations for leadership review and approval

Manage the pipeline of potential transactions - acquisitions, joint ventures, and affiliations - and develop roadmaps for new geographic markets and service line expansion

Physician Alignment & Network Strategy

Design and maintain a portfolio of medical group alignment models - employment, PSA, co-management, and others - tailored to specific market and physician group opportunities

Educate and socialize alignment models with key decision-makers across the organization, ensuring stakeholders understand the applicability, structure, and implications of each model

Collaborate with department chairs, EHN leadership, hospital leadership, practice leadership, strategy, and finance to optimize network alignment and performance

Secure necessary approvals from within Emory Healthcare and the medical groups throughout the transaction and alignment process

Identify affiliation opportunities in new and existing markets; build and manage a disciplined transaction pipeline aligned with enterprise growth priorities

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure all provider transactions and alignment arrangements comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Certificate of Need (CON), and other federal and state health care regulations

Partner with legal and compliance teams to structure transactions in a manner that mitigates legal and financial risk to Emory Healthcare

Additional Duties as Assigned

Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites

Work Type: Hybrid employee - may split time between working remotely and working in the office

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• 1. 5+ years of professional experience in physician transaction-related business
• Demonstrated success in physician recruitment, alignment, contracting, and large-scale integration initiatives
• Experience indicating an ability to present complex matters to executive leadership to drive decision making, followed by the translat