Centinela Hospital Medical Center · 22 hours ago
Regional Vice President of Communications and External Affairs
US-IL-Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expPrime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. They are seeking a Regional Vice President of Communications and External Affairs to lead strategic communications and public relations efforts, serving as a key representative and spokesperson for the organization.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning, development and execution of the organization's strategic communications and public relations to advance the mission and organizational goals through effective messaging, media relations, crisis communication, employee engagement, advocacy, and stakeholder outreach
Works closely with Government Relations and is responsible for the development and deployment of all corporate communications, including investor related communications and presentations, media relations and PR/community engagement activities for Prime Healthcare
Works with Corporate and Regional leadership and hospital leadership to advance the company’s mission and strategic goals
Serves as the primary spokesperson for Prime Healthcare in the Region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare communications or public affairs, with experience in large, complex health systems preferred
A successful track record of effectively communicating with senior level executives, board members, physician leaders, elected officials, and key community stakeholders
Experience and knowledge in effectively leading and executing corporate and regional-level communications, executive communications, crisis communications, media relations and public relations, as well as labor related communications
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory environment, and public policy issues affecting hospitals and health systems
Experience and knowledge in government relations and working with elected officials and key stakeholders
Highly developed organizational, communication, planning and leadership skills; diplomatic with the ability to build positive relationships across the health system
Excellent writing skills; creativity a plus
Excellent coaching and mentoring skills to ensure an effective Corporate and hospital communications team
Preferred
Experience leading regional or multi-site communications in a matrixed healthcare system
Background in managing service line transitions, hospital consolidations, labor relations, or high-profile legal/regulatory cases
Deep understanding of health equity, community health partnerships, and stakeholder engagement
Experience with investor relations
Connections, or experience working with, national news media in key markets (LA, NYC, Midwest)
Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing, Journalism
Benefits
Paid time off
401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Many more voluntary benefit options
Company
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 369-bed acute-care hospital providing healthcare services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rosalba Cambria
Executive Assistant to CEO
Recent News
2025-09-24
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