Vice President of Medical Affairs

We’re recruiting for an exciting physician leadership opportunity at WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of our eight hospitals. WellSpan York Hospital (WYH) is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WYH serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. The Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA) reports to the hospital’s president and vice president. Additionally, the VPMA:

• Administers the operations and activities of the medical staff and supports the activities of appointed officers;
• Reviews the quality, adequacy, and appropriateness of medical services throughout the hospital aimed to improve quality, safety, and patient and physician satisfaction, while managing costs and utilization, reducing length of stay, improving care coordination, transitions to outpatient care, and enhancing clinical productivity;
• Co-leads the Medical Executive Committee and works with the chief of staff in respect to credentialing and privileging. Serves as the physician-leader-on-call for WYH;
• Maintains effective relationships with employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers; and
• Advances strategic alignment for the operational success of the enterprise.

Qualifications:

Requirements: M.D.; D.O.; licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in Pennsylvania; must qualify and be a member of the medical staff of WellSpan York Hospital. Physician leadership experience and demonstrated progressive growth in a complex healthcare environment.

About the Community:

York County has exciting outdoor adventures, engaging historical attractions, top-notch restaurants, excellent schools and a low cost of living. Escape to rolling hills and a picturesque river paired perfectly with a bustling central downtown where you’ll find all the amenities of a big city but with a small-town ambiance. It’s conveniently located among several major metropolitan areas including Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. The Susquehanna River borders York County along its eastern boundary and Maryland along its southern boundary. York is a balanced community of urban and rural experiences. The city of York's 43,000 residents enjoys a premiere performing arts center. South Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic family-friendly environment to match the quality of work-life balance you’re seeking.

For confidential and immediate consideration contact: Lyndsay Douglass, Executive Recruiter at WellSpan Health ldouglass4@wellspan.org or phone at (717) 356-4409 WellSpan Health – About Us; WellSpan Health – Location and Services; A video message from our CEO

WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health is a nationally recognized, integrated health system that serves the communities of central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. The organization includes more than 1,900 employed physicians and advanced practice providers, a regional behavioral health organization, a home care organization, eight respected hospitals, approximately 20,000 employees, and more than 220 patient care locations.

As a nonprofit, we reinvest in our communities to improve the health and wellness of our patients, as well as those who call central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland home. We also invest heavily in our employees—providing them with new and innovative technologies and treatments, and helping them advance their careers through peer learning, mentorship, cross-training, continuing education and tuition reimbursement. We strive to make life better for our patients, our staff and our communities.

The Community

WellSpan Health’s service area is made up of a diverse mix of welcoming communities that you will love to call home. Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic blend of small cities and towns – including Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Chambersburg and Waynesboro – surrounded by welcoming suburban neighborhoods and pristine rolling countryside. Our communities are conveniently situated within a short drive of major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Here you’ll find affordable home prices and living costs. Plus, there’s an outstanding selection of schools, nearby colleges and universities. The area abounds with recreation and activities, including the famous Hersheypark and ZooAmerica and historic Gettysburg National Military Park; numerous state parks that offer hiking, mountain biking and kayaking; and features great restaurants, museums, shopping, antiquing and more. You’ll feel right at home in our region!

WellSpan Medical Group

At WellSpan, you can be part of a physician-led medical group working collaboratively to provide patient-centered care in the communities we serve. Achieve professional and personal growth in an integrated, multispecialty healthcare organization that is transforming care through technology and innovation. The WellSpan Medical Group is a large multi-specialty group that employs more than 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers in over 200 locations across central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Working together and connected, the WellSpan Medical Group is proud of their culture of transparency, collaborative environment and strong commitment to physician leadership within their group.

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