Jefferson Health · 11 hours ago
Vice President, Government Affairs - Lehigh Valley Region
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care and education. The Vice President of Government Affairs will coordinate and implement strategic initiatives related to government relations, focusing on advocacy at federal, state, and local levels while building relationships with key stakeholders.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Support Enterprise and Division leadership on advocacy initiatives on the federal, state and local levels
Collaborate with Enterprise Government Affairs team members on public policy matters impacting the Jefferson Enterprise
Prepare government affairs and public policy summaries which highlight impact to Jefferson of various legislative and regulatory measures
Coordinate meetings with elected and public officials pertaining to health delivery and the role of Jefferson as an economic contributor in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Prepare on a regular basis, Government Relations summaries for various audiences including Senior Management and medical staff leadership
Present relevant legislative and regulatory measures and Jefferson impact along with relevant Hospital Association summaries during regular Government Affairs team meetings and during standing meetings with Executive VP, Government/External Affairs and Jefferson Leadership team
Coordinate grass roots advocacy efforts with Jefferson employees, members of the medical staff and where appropriate, members of the community
Lead teams of people on various organized advocacy days in Washington or in state capitols
Build strong professional relationships with physician leaders and partners in the community to assure strong understanding of the relevant issues in healthcare delivery in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Ensure appropriate linkages with leadership, both Enterprise and Division, with PA and NJ elected and public officials
Plan and coordinate public policy development, including review, analysis, and evaluation
Serve as primary point of contact for Jefferson with Hospital Associations and state and local chambers of commerce. Help ensure participation of Jefferson leaders in Health Association committees and related activities
Register as lobbyist and fulfill appropriate reporting requirements, pursuant to Pennsylvania and New Jersey state laws
Participate in the development and execution of strategies which impact legislative outcomes. Make recommendations on legislative and healthcare policy issues. Draft legislative correspondence for leadership. Assist in identifying potential state and federal level funding sources
Leads local government affairs team
Collaborate with Community Engagement leadership to ensure a coordinated approach with enterprise leadership teams
Develop and maintain an active connection to community organizations, working collaboratively to coordinate efforts with leaders in these organizations
Collaborate with Jefferson leaders on Jefferson sponsorships which link to Jefferson’s mission and provide visibility in the community
Ensure Jefferson linkage to diverse communities. Collaborate with Jefferson leaders on sponsorship of, and participation in, local and state-wide events. Support Jefferson’s participation in supplier diversity initiatives
Provide support, when required, towards delivery of Jefferson’s Community Health Needs Assessment, pursuant to IRS regulations
Provides support, when required, on accurate and timely community health benefits reporting pursuant to government regulations
Provide input into communications and marketing strategy as it relates to community presence
Ensure Jefferson’s presence in a broad range of health-related organizations by attendance at regular meetings of special interest groups, relevant Chambers of Commerce and associations
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience in Government Affairs; additional experience in Government Affairs is required in the absence of an advanced degree
Must be able to communicate effectively with management, physician leaders and other internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently, interdependently and set priorities
Demonstrates proficiency in directing and guiding personnel
Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept and adapt to change, flexibility
Possesses sound critical thinking skills
Must have excellent communication skills and be well organized
Must be able to present concepts and ideas effectively to various constituencies within the Jefferson community and to external stakeholders in the communities served by Jefferson
Project Management
Presentation Skills
Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point
Preferred
MHA, MBA or JD preferred
Benefits
Medical (including prescription)
Supplemental insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
Company
Jefferson Health
Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
ANTHONY S. NAH, Jr., B.S., MSc.
President / CEO
Ron Kumor
President/ CEO Aria Jefferson Health Physician Services and Senior Vice President, Network Dev
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