Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position, scheduled to work Monday through Friday with core
business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role is a remote position.
To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state
for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved
remote work states. Approved Remote Work States Listing
[https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages%20for%20Social%20Media%20-%20DO%20NOT%20REMOVE/Remote%20Work%20States%20v2.pdf]
Be Part of Something Remarkable
UW Health is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with expertise in
healthcare finance, operations, data analytics, and financial modeling to serve
as our next Program Director, Program Director, Financial Decision Support
In this critical role, you will lead and strengthen UW Health’s financial
analytics infrastructure, with a focus on evaluating patient care programs and
potential investments. You will deliver advanced, actionable analyses that
inform executive planning, strategic initiatives, and organizational
decision-making.
Working closely with senior leaders across the health system, you will evaluate
growth opportunities, assess operational and financial performance, and provide
insights that help shape UW Health’s future.
This position combines expertise in healthcare reimbursement, financial
modeling, cost accounting, patient care operations, market assessment, data
analytics, and return-on-investment analysis to support strategic planning and
successful execution of UW Health's priorities.
What You'll Do
As Program Director, Patient Financial Modeling, you will:
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of financial analysts
specializing in advanced healthcare analytics and financial modeling.
Establish and implement standards, best practices, and training programs for
financial analytics across UW Health.
Provide strategic oversight for UW Health's financial modeling and
decision-support platforms, including Strata cost accounting and enterprise data
warehouse financial resources.
Partner with operational, clinical, and executive leaders to develop financial
projections, business plans, pro formas, and return-on-investment analyses for
strategic initiatives.
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for
executive leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in financial analytics capabilities, methodologies,
documentation, and governance.
Support major organizational investments, service line growth opportunities,
operational transformations, and other strategic initiatives through data-driven
financial analysis.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and accomplished healthcare finance
professional who combines strong analytical expertise with exceptional
leadership and communication skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
Demonstrated success performing advanced healthcare financial analyses using
large, complex datasets and enterprise data warehouse resources.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, including hospital and ambulatory
services, reimbursement methodologies, and revenue cycle processes.
Experience developing pro forma financial statements, business cases, and
return-on-investment analyses to support strategic healthcare initiatives.
Strong knowledge of healthcare cost accounting methodologies and the application
of cost accounting data to operational and financial decision-making.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts and analytical findings to
executive and operational leaders.
Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing analytical
teams.
Commitment to service excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and
supporting organizational success through data-driven decision-making.
Why UW Health?
At UW Health, you'll join a nationally recognized academic health system
dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and education. You'll have the
opportunity to influence strategic decisions, develop innovative analytical
capabilities, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to initiatives that improve
the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Join us and help
shape the future of healthcare through data, analytics, and strategic financial
leadership.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time
off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow
for work-life balance
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by
helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former
colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Engineering, Data
Science or related field. Required
Master’s Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science
or related field. Preferred
Work Experience
Demonstrated success applying knowledge of health care finance, cost accounting,
and revenue modeling to improve financial performance for the system. Required
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams that deliver enterprise-wide
data and analytics solutions. Required
Demonstrated success leading the maturity of data literacy and data governance.
Required
Demonstrated success serving as project leader for cross-functional enterprise
initiatives, including agile delivery. Required
Demonstrated success forming and sustaining collaborative, trusted-advisor
relationships. Required
Ten (10) years extensive project and leadership management experience with a
positive progression resulting in greater levels of responsibility and
leadership based upon proven success. Preferred
Ten (10) years demonstrated experience and success leading finance-oriented
initiatives in an academic medical center or large integrated health system.
Preferred
academic medical center or health payer organization. Preferred
Proven experience forming and sustaining collaborative, trusted-advisor
relationships with customers and stakeholders. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Membership in and certification from professional associations such as ACHE,
AMIA, HIMMS, INFORMS, PMI, TDWI, HFMA. Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for
everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for
people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as
we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each
employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW
Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
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