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Wellstar Administrative Fellowship
A one-year post-graduate opportunity that will provide a broad range of experiences
in executive leadership, strategic planning, information technology,
hospital operations, service line and
physician group practice administration.
- About Us
- Fellowship Summary
- Previous Fellows & Tracks
- Eligibility and Qualifications
- Application Requirements
About Us
- 10 hospitals
- 9 emergency departments
- 300+ medical office locations
- 9 cancer centers
- 80+ rehabilitation centers
- 3 hospice facilities
- 4 senior living centers
- 21 imaging centers
- 18 urgent care locations
- 5 health parks
By Staying Involved in Our Communities
As a not-for-profit health system, our passion for people extends beyond our system and into the communities we serve. Each year, we reinvest in you. With the help of the Wellstar Foundation, our programs include:- Charity care for eligible patients
- Health screenings
- Prevention and wellness programs
By Working Hard to Achieve and Set National Standards for Care
Our commitment to compassionate, customized patient care has earned us national recognition. All our hospitals have received the Gold Seal of Approval accreditation from The Joint Commission. In addition, we’ve earned prestigious awards in many of our service areas, including cancer care, rehabilitation, imaging, and others. Learn more about our accreditations and certifications.Mission, Vision and Values
Fellowship Summary
Duration
This fellowship is a 12-month program, beginning in July 2024.
Timeline
Applications open August 14, 2023 and will remain open until September 8, 2023. First Round Interviews will take place early through mid September 2023. Interviews will not be held on a rolling basis. Second Round Interviews will be on-site and take place at the end of September 2023 through early October 2023. Offers will be extended by late October 2023.Compensation & Benefits
As an Administrative Fellow, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 403(b) employer contributions, paid time off, Additional benefits include free access to all Wellstar fitness centers, onsite employee wellness rooms, Spring Health services, MyCare Rewards Program, free concierge services, and more!
You may be eligible for relocation benefits. Eligibility is based on your relocation from your assigned site and will be included in your offer.
Meet Previous Fellows
Tracks
Corporate
The Corporate track is about understanding how a healthcare organization operates from the highest level. This fellow will interact directly with the executive leadership team on a weekly basis and will be expected to exude a high level of executive presence as he or she will be a representative of the company at many leadership events- both internal and external. Project work for this fellow will include work in such departments as compliance, human resources, organizational learning, marketing, advertising, and system-level strategy in which the executive sponsor will be a senior vice president or above in title.
Hospital Operations
The Hospital Operations track places the fellow at specific hospital locations to allow them to better understand the day-to-day opportunities and challenges that our facilities face. The fellow will interact directly with the hospital president, executive leadership team, and frontline staff on a more daily basis. This fellow will be part of the executive leadership team and will be expected to learn and participate in process improvement, strategy, and operational projects very early on. The fellow will gain exposure at both a strategic and operational level in areas such as nursing, human resources, volunteer services, environmental services, dietary services, pharmacy, finance, quality, and patient experience. The preceptor of this track is the hospital president of the facility where the fellow is placed.
Service Line
The Service Line Track gives fellows the opportunity to work with the 13 clinical service lines that operate throughout the Wellstar Health System. This unique track allows fellows to see how medical service lines are integrated horizontally though the vertical operations of inpatient and ambulatory services. This fellow will get to work closely with both medical and administrative leaders within the service line departments as well as span the organization from hospitals to health parks to physician practices. Fellows will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of initiatives while also allowing them to focus more intentionally on specific service lines, depending on individual interests and availability.Wellstar Medical Group (WMG)
The WMG track places fellows at the heart of a highly integrative, expansive, and diverse network of medical practices in the Wellstar System. It allows the fellow the opportunity to work alongside senior executives within the Medical Group, and learn about ambulatory operations, business development, strategy, finance, quality, and process improvement. The Medical Group is a part of the clinical integrated network and consists of multispecialty group practices. The fellow will also have the opportunity to work in a medical practice as well as lead a project that will support the strategic direction and goals of the medical group.
Digital Health & Technology
The Wellstar Digital Health and Technology Track allows the fellow to learn from and work alongside information technology senior leadership on various initiatives within the department which make Wellstar a more digitally driven and innovative health system. The Digital Health and Technology fellow will have the opportunity to learn and directly contribute to that success depending on interest and availability. The various areas within digital health include clinical applications, digital strategies and innovation, enterprise technology and operations, service desk support, information security, data & analytics, revenue cycle applications, clinical informatics, business intelligence, and more. Due to the nature of the work, a strong background in health informatics is required for this track.Eligibility & Qualifications
Applicants must have graduated from a graduate level Healthcare Administration Program (MHA, MSHA, MHSA), or health informatics (MSHI), except for programs that require residency or fellowship.
Required skills for this position are:
- A passion to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
- The ability to demonstrate humility, courage, and respect.
- The willingness to create a unique fellowship experience.
An updated professional resume.
COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all Wellstar Health System employees, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Application Requirements
- Most up-to-date Resume or CV
- Personal Statement
- Provide a summary of your leadership values and inspiration to pursue a healthcare administrative fellowship. Please limit your response to 1 page or less.
- Short Response
- In 300 words or less, please respond to the following question: Which of Wellstar's three values: to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice, do you identify the most with and why?
Please have all application requirements ready and in PDF format prior to applying. You will be asked to upload all materials in one file titled “LastName FirstName_Wellstar Administrative Fellowship Application” through the "Apply Now" button on this page.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]