Overview
The CommonSpirit Health Administrative Fellowship is a system-wide 18-month post-graduate Fellowship. Fellows complete three rotations during the program in order to gain exposure and develop valuable skill sets in the hospital, ambulatory, and leadership functions. The Fellowship gives future leaders the unique opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the operations, finance, and strategic development of a rapidly evolving healthcare system. Fellowship is available for recent grads and early careerists (1-2 years post graduate degree) interested in pursuing a career in healthcare administration and leadership. UPDATE: This position will be located in Los Angeles, CA and will start in July 2024.
Application Process
In order to submit a complete application, please be sure to attach the following documents in your online application in the candidate profile section. All materials must be uploaded online in the CommonSpirit Health Careers portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
One-page Resume: Please provide your anticipated graduation date on your resume
One-page statement of purpose answering the following questions:
Why are you interested in a Fellowship at CommonSpirit Health;
What does Humankindness mean to you?
Why are you interested in Los Angeles location?
How the Fellowship will have an impact on accomplishing your career goals.
Two letters of recommendation (one professional, one other)
Graduate Transcript
All candidates must submit this information by 11:59 PM PST on February 28th, 2024 . Any applications or materials submitted after this date will not be considered.
Application Timeline:
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2024
Phone Interviews: Early March 2024
Final Interviews: Mid-Late March 2024
Anticipated Start Date: July 2024
Responsibilities
Essential key responsibilities include:
Complete three rotations through hospital, ambulatory, and leadership/ elective functions.
Fellows will provide meaningful contribution to the organization by leading projects that support organizational initiatives while also actively participating in leadership talent development.
Observe, learn, and participate in a wide range of administrative and planning activities. These activities include, but are not limited to: attending Board and Management meetings/ experiences; working on project(s) in conjunction with service lines, acute-care hospitals, physician enterprises and critical access hospitals.
Complete all elements of the development plan, including first time manager training, fellowship leadership course, and mission leadership curriculum.
Develop and demonstrate professional competencies, management skills, and decision-making abilities which will enable the Fellow to succeed in organizational change management. Acquire technical knowledge of CommonSpirit Health and the healthcare delivery to build a foundation for future career development.
Actively build mentorship relationships and seek feedback to develop skills and build a foundation for a future leadership position.
Participate, as directed, at a line level and effectively perform assigned tasks within operations, consistent with Fellowship focus areas. Gain in-depth appreciation for, and hands-on experience with, the work that must be handled in those departments/functional areas.
Seek leadership roles in substantive projects that foster development of organizational knowledge, interpersonal and analytical skills, and the opportunity to translate academic theory into practice.
Qualifications
Eligible applicants must have completed, or will have completed upon conclusion of Fellowship:
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
or equivalent degree from an accredited graduate program.
Applicant must have successfully completed all on-campus, didactic requirements of their academic program and will graduate upon completion of Fellowship
Applicant must have less than five years of experience
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in healthcare with a strong interest in management opportunities within an integrated healthcare delivery system. Successful candidates will display a passion for the mission of CommonSpirit Health and commitment to being a provider of humankindess.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility and more!
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Pay Range
$31.93 - $46.30 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.