Regional Director Referral Management

Overview

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another.

Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry's strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare's best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach.

Ardent includes:

• 30 hospitals
• 280 sites of care
• 4,281 beds
• 24,000+ team members
• 8,200+ nurses
• 1,800+ aligned providers
• 5.8M annual provider encounters
• 421 medical residents

Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the AVP of Referral Management, this position is responsible for the system-wide development, oversight, direction, evaluation and implementation of the Referral Management Program and staff in accordance with established regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Ardent Hospitals, Medical Groups, Corporate Leadership, and external partners to achieve Ardent organizational goals
• The Regional Director develops strategies for achieving annual Referral Management goals and objectives, including input on system configuration, workflows, process monitoring and development, and education across clinical and administrative teams
• Collaborates with hospital and medical group administrative leadership, business development, and other stakeholders to facilitate accurate, efficient, and effective workflows and processes that meet