Kentucky Region Manager/Director of the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA)

The Regional Manager/Director of the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) provides strategic and operational leadership for advanced practice provider (APP) recruitment and development, physician recruitment partnerships, and family medicine residency program relationships across the assigned region. The position works closely with physician and APP leaders, Talent Acquisition, residency program leadership, academic institutions, and regional Deaconess locations to strengthen provider recruitment pipelines and support long-term workforce needs. The role also coordinates relevant academic partnerships, clinical training relationships, and associated research, grant, compliance, and business operations as applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain relationships with family medicine residency programs, medical schools, APP programs, colleges, universities, and other educational partners throughout the assigned region.

· Partner with physician and APP recruitment teams to build provider pipelines, strengthen outreach, and connect residents, fellows, medical students, and APP students with career opportunities across Deaconess.

· Coordinate engagement with family medicine residency programs, including relationship development, regional outreach, career events, and connections between residents and Deaconess physician leaders.

· Support recruitment strategies for advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, in collaboration with Talent Acquisition and clinical service-line leadership.

· Identify opportunities to increase Deaconess visibility among physicians and APPs in training and promote Deaconess as an employer and clinical practice destination.

· Build relationships with residency directors, program coordinators, faculty, and other academic partners to support recruitment, rotations, and transitions into practice where appropriate.

· Coordinate clinical education opportunities and learner placements with clinical leaders and educational partners, ensuring alignment with operational needs and applicable requirements.

· Collaborate with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, physician and APP leadership, and regional operations to identify workforce trends and develop long-term provider pipeline strategies.

· Coordinate affiliation agreements and educational contracts with internal stakeholders and legal counsel as needed.

· Support research and grant administration activities related to academic and clinical education programs, including budget monitoring, reporting, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

· Develop and monitor regional goals, performance measures, and reports related to provider pipeline development, residency engagement, academic partnerships, and workforce initiatives.

· Represent Deaconess at residency program events, academic meetings, provider recruitment events, and community workforce initiatives.

· Provide leadership, guidance, and support to assigned regional OAA staff and program coordinators, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, education, business administration, organizational leadership, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare, provider recruitment, academic affairs, healthcare education, workforce development, or a related field.

· Experience building partnerships and coordinating initiatives across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree in healthcare administration, education, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.

· Experience with physician recruitment, advanced practice provider recruitment, family medicine residency programs, graduate medical education, or provider workforce development.

· Experience coordinating clinical education, student or trainee placements, academic partnerships, or transitions into clinical practice.

· Experience with research administration, grant management, or academic business operations.

· Experience leading teams, regional programs, or multi-site initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Understanding of physician and APP recruitment pathways, residency programs, clinical education, and healthcare workforce development.

· Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills with providers, residency leaders, academic institutions, and clinical departments.

· Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, strategic planning, and project management skills.

· Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives, analyze performance data, and make informed recommendations.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use data management systems and AI platforms to improve productivity.

· Knowledge of affiliation agreements, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements related to clinical education, research, and grant administration.

· Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.

Travel Requirements

Regular travel throughout the assigned region to Deaconess locations, family medicine residency programs, academic partners, and provider recruitment events as needed