ABOUT US
Upperline Health is transforming healthcare by providing comprehensive patient care through frequent specialist visits. As the nation’s largest specialty Accountable Care Organization (ACO), we are revolutionizing the way value-based care is delivered—breaking down silos between specialists, primary care providers, payors, and patients to ensure a holistic, coordinated approach to health. Since our founding in 2017, we have expanded to serve over 500,000 patients in 20+ states, delivering expert care in chronic condition management, podiatry, vascular, endocrinology, wound care, primary care and more. At Upperline Health, we recognize that the path to wellness is not always simple, but we are dedicated to making it accessible and effective for every patient we serve.
We believe:
Triage is temporary.
Treatment is transformative.
Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of specialists – physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs.
Through a patient-centered approach, we enhance the healthcare experience by living our Upperline CARES values—fostering strong Connections, holding ourselves to the highest level of Accountability, demonstrating Resilience in navigating and tackling complex challenges, committing to Excellence in patient care, and focusing on a Service mentality that places patients at the heart of everything we do.
ABOUT THE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Upperline Health is searching for a Regional Vice President to lead its Mid-Atlantic region including the MD, NJ, PA, and VA markets. Reporting to the SVP of Market Operations, the Regional Vice President (RVP) oversees the success of a diverse portfolio of multi-state clinic locations and ensures that the region achieves its financial, operational and culture goals and exceeds patient expectations. The RVP is a critical leader within Upperline and requires strong leadership, problem-solving, outstanding analytical skills, flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and independent judgment to be successful.
This individual must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Baltimore or Philadelphia area.
This position requires routine onsite presence in clinics across the region.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a team consisting of ~25+ Upperline Health practices and regional support team members, directly managing 5-10 direct reports with over 200 team members in market
- Manage a $200M+ P&L with a focus on enabling, enhancing, and driving operational effectiveness (with Fee-for-Service and Value-Based-Care components)
- Develop region-specific operational plans and oversee implementation of key company-wide strategic initiatives in region
- Support and build Upperline Health’s culture and promote dedication to company values and mission
- In partnership with the integrations team, guide physician practices being acquired on pre-close integration processes and navigating required preparations to set up for a successful integration and onboarding
- Own the post-close operational handoff from integrations; Lead and shepherd newly acquired practices in the region through their transition into Upperline
- Be accountable for exceeding clinical outcome metrics, patient growth targets, and profitability goals
- Own the development and execution of strategies to overcome obstacles and exceed goals
- Work side by side with your teams to ensure operational excellence and deliver an outstanding patient experience
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to foster an engaged, service-oriented and values driven culture
- Partner with medical director(s) to build collaborative and effective provider relationships, focused on delivering outstanding patient care; Investing in individual relationships with providers
- Be a highly analytical and data-driven decision maker
- Lead business development activities in your region including supporting affiliate partners
- Manage relationships with local health care providers, health plans, insurance agencies, etc...
- Become part of the community — build relationships with collaborating providers, health systems, and community and state organizations
- Other duties, as assigned such as leading the opening of new clinic locations
Experience and Qualifications
- Demonstrated history of creating and leading high-performing teams with a high level of stability and engagement
- Owned and managed the P&L for a fee-for-service healthcare business; Understanding of value-based care and core value drivers of the model
- Exceptional professional background in healthcare provider operations, including physician practice management and employed provider groups
- Previous experience in management consulting, investment banking / M&A and/or operations for a PE backed healthcare company preferred
- Collaborative nature with ability to work effectively across functions and diverse stakeholders
- Passion to achieve great results and to significantly grow the organization
- History of taking on and solving complex problems
- Bias for action with an ability to quickly learn from mistakes and thrive in an innovative, high-growth, fast-paced environment
- Ability to connect deeply with teams across clinics and central teams
- Incredible levels of tenacity, empathy, and energy
- Advanced Excel modeling skills and strong ability to compose and present reports leveraging disparate data sources
- Outstanding communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation
- Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MHA, etc…)
- Ability to travel to clinic locations across the region – approximately 30% regional travel (~3 days / week visiting clinics)
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K (matching), self-managed PTO and parental leave.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.
Job Type: Full-Time
