Job Summary:

Job Description:

Lead with Purpose, Drive Change, and Shape the Future of Value-Based Healthcare.

MaineGeneral Health (MGH) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Kennebec Regional Health Alliance (KRHA). This is an exciting time to join our team, as we are restructuring KRHA to maximize value-based reimbursement opportunities and strengthen our position for the future.

KRHA is a Physician-Hospital Organization (PHO) and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) that plays a vital role in aligning providers and payers to deliver high-quality, coordinated care to the communities we serve. As the Executive Director, you will report directly to the MGH CEO and have the opportunity to lead, influence, and develop value-based strategies at Maine's third-largest independent health system. This is a career-defining opportunity to make a meaningful impact in advancing innovative care solutions and ensuring sustainable growth for our organization.

The Work:

In this role, you will:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement KRHA’s strategic plan to align with organizational goals and future healthcare trends. Drive initiatives that enhance care coordination, patient engagement, and population health management while positioning KRHA as a leader in value-based care.Financial Oversight: Manage KRHA’s budget, financial performance, and reporting processes. Identify and pursue opportunities for shared savings and reimbursement enhancements to maximize value-based reimbursement.Performance Measurement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate KRHA’s performance and outcomes. Provide regular reports to the MGH CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on progress and opportunities.Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with medical staff, member practices, payers, and community organizations. Act as the primary spokesperson for KRHA, communicating its mission and values to all stakeholders effectively.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal and state healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Stay informed of changes in healthcare policies that affect value-based care.Quality Improvement: Lead efforts to improve clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes. Foster a culture of continuous improvement using evidence-based practices and innovative care solutions.Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Implement data-driven approaches to monitor and improve performance metrics.Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor KRHA staff, promoting a collaborative and performance-driven environment. Encourage professional growth and continuous learning within the team.

You Have:

Proven executive experience in healthcare administration, with a strong background in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational management.Expertise in population health management with knowledge of contract negotiations and care coordination.Ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and foster a culture of evidence-based practice.Strong relationship-building skills, with experience engaging with diverse healthcare stakeholders.Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.Leadership experience in team development, with a commitment to fostering continuous learning.

You Get:

The opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact on healthcare in our community.A collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.Access to MaineGeneral Health’s resources and support to achieve strategic and operational goals.A role where you can influence the quality of care, patient satisfaction, and community health outcomes.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today! Join MaineGeneral Health as we work together to create a healthier future for our community.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Scheduled Work Shift:

Job Exempt: Yes

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability  Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .