Healthcare Jobs at Health Systems in Buffalo, NY

The Opportunity: Catholic Health is seeking an accomplished physician executive to serve as Vice President Medical Affairs, Physician Enterprise (VPMA). This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, clinical performance, and continued growth of the Physician Enterprise, Ambulatory Care services, and Clinical Councils. Reporting directly to the Chief Physician Executive for Catholic Health, the VPMA provides executive leadership for the clinical practice management of 250+ physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and Catholic Health's mission. The VPMA directly oversees the Physician Enterprise Dyad Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Quality Medical Director, assigned Physician Enterprise physicians and providers, the Senior Director of Clinical Councils, and Clinical Council Chairs. The VPMA will lead the development and implementation of clinical programs, evidence-based protocols, and clinically integrated care networks while fostering strong collaboration among physician practices, hospitals, ambulatory services, and community partners. The VPMA will support provider compensation strategies, physician and APP integration, contract development and management, and service line expansion. The role is accountable for ensuring full compliance with governmental, regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards across the Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Care settings. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the VPMA partners with the SVP, Vice President of Operations, Physician Enterprise, Dyad Medical Directors, Dyad Administrative Directors, and other system leaders to align physician practices, improve access to care, enhance patient outcomes, and advance operational excellence. The position provides strategic oversight for physician recruitment, retention, leadership development, practice acquisition opportunities, market growth initiatives, quality performance, productivity, and financial stewardship. This leader works collaboratively with Catholic Health administration, hospital leadership, Catholic Medical Partners, and medical staff leaders to strengthen clinical integration and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care delivery. The VPMA champions a culture that is patient-centered, evidence-based, interdisciplinary, and focused on continuous improvement in safety, quality, patient experience, and cost management. Additional responsibilities include educating physicians and caregivers, supporting interdisciplinary care teams, establishing clinical standards, and implementing strategies that promote coordinated, high-quality care. Through close collaboration with medical leadership across the system, the VPMA builds relationships that streamline patient triage, improve care coordination, and support the delivery of evidence-based care within a patient-centric model. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary healthcare leader to shape the future of physician services, drive clinical transformation, and advance Catholic Health's commitment to delivering outstanding care to the communities it serves.   The Ideal Candidate:  

• Demonstrated competence in managing large, multispecialty practices.
• Significant leadership, with more than 10 years of experience practicing medicine along with medical staff or administrative leadership positions.
• Significant experience working with physicians, administration, and the Board of Directors of a health system.
• A history of strong teamwork, interpersonal relations, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• An ability to get along with diverse personalities and to handle multifaceted, long­ term projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Possession of a solid record of effective physician relations, including the ability to work with physicians on daily problem-solving and in the development of new programs and leading transformational change.
• Advanced business or related degree (MBA, MHA, MSM, MSHA) preferred.
• Board certification, or equivalent, in Surgery or Medicine with a current physician license, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of New York. 

   The Organization: Catholic Health (“the System”), is one of upstate New York’s leading and largest integrated health care systems. The System serves a population of approximately 1.5M people in Erie County, New York, and neighboring counties. With more than 9,000 employees, a 1,600-member medical staff, and net patient service revenue of more than $1.1B, this dynamic health care system provides a comprehensive network of high quality advanced medical care, primary care, post-acute care, and senior services. These programs and services are provided across four member hospitals, multiple ambulatory care sites, four skilled nursing facilities, three home care agencies, a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, and community-based behavioral health services spanning 74 access points across the full continuum of care.       The Region: Buffalo, New York is located on the eastern side of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border. As the second-largest city in New York State, Buffalo has more than one million people living in its metropolitan area. Coined the nickname “The City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is notorious for its friendly residents and welcoming sense of community. With its growing population and diverse culture, it is understandable how Buffalo has become such a desirable location for young professionals and families. Considered to be one of the best places to live in New York, many people are moving to Buffalo for its affordability, education opportunities, and employment options. Providing its residents with a mixture of urban and suburban living, Buffalo knows how to blend big-city perks with all the conveniences of suburban life.   The base salary range for this position is $295,639.50 – 443,449.50, however base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Catholic Health offers a competitive benefits package.   Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to: Rachael Burns, Vice President Ellen Lockhart, MD, Principal Heather Van Hecke, Consultant Physician and Leadership Solutions – Executive Search AMN Healthcare Heather.VanHecke@amnhealthcare.com   #BESmith #BESRecruitment #LI-HV3      

The Opportunity: Catholic Health is seeking an accomplished physician executive to serve as Vice President Medical Affairs, Physician Enterprise (VPMA). This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, clinical performance, and continued growth of the Physician Enterprise, Ambulatory Care services, and Clinical Councils. Reporting directly to the Chief Physician Executive for Catholic Health, the VPMA provides executive leadership for the clinical practice management of 250+ physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and Catholic Health's mission. The VPMA directly oversees the Physician Enterprise Dyad Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Quality Medical Director, assigned Physician Enterprise physicians and providers, the Senior Director of Clinical Councils, and Clinical Council Chairs. The VPMA will lead the development and implementation of clinical programs, evidence-based protocols, and clinically integrated care networks while fostering strong collaboration among physician practices, hospitals, ambulatory services, and community partners. The VPMA will support provider compensation strategies, physician and APP integration, contract development and management, and service line expansion. The role is accountable for ensuring full compliance with governmental, regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards across the Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Care settings. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the VPMA partners with the SVP, Vice President of Operations, Physician Enterprise, Dyad Medical Directors, Dyad Administrative Directors, and other system leaders to align physician practices, improve access to care, enhance patient outcomes, and advance operational excellence. The position provides strategic oversight for physician recruitment, retention, leadership development, practice acquisition opportunities, market growth initiatives, quality performance, productivity, and financial stewardship. This leader works collaboratively with Catholic Health administration, hospital leadership, Catholic Medical Partners, and medical staff leaders to strengthen clinical integration and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care delivery. The VPMA champions a culture that is patient-centered, evidence-based, interdisciplinary, and focused on continuous improvement in safety, quality, patient experience, and cost management. Additional responsibilities include educating physicians and caregivers, supporting interdisciplinary care teams, establishing clinical standards, and implementing strategies that promote coordinated, high-quality care. Through close collaboration with medical leadership across the system, the VPMA builds relationships that streamline patient triage, improve care coordination, and support the delivery of evidence-based care within a patient-centric model. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary healthcare leader to shape the future of physician services, drive clinical transformation, and advance Catholic Health's commitment to delivering outstanding care to the communities it serves.   The Ideal Candidate:  

• Demonstrated competence in managing large, multispecialty practices.
• Significant leadership, with more than 10 years of experience practicing medicine along with medical staff or administrative leadership positions.
• Significant experience working with physicians, administration, and the Board of Directors of a health system.
• A history of strong teamwork, interpersonal relations, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• An ability to get along with diverse personalities and to handle multifaceted, long­ term projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Possession of a solid record of effective physician relations, including the ability to work with physicians on daily problem-solving and in the development of new programs and leading transformational change.
• Advanced business or related degree (MBA, MHA, MSM, MSHA) preferred.
• Board certification, or equivalent, in Surgery or Medicine with a current physician license, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of New York. 

   The Organization: Catholic Health (“the System”), is one of upstate New York’s leading and largest integrated health care systems. The System serves a population of approximately 1.5M people in Erie County, New York, and neighboring counties. With more than 9,000 employees, a 1,600-member medical staff, and net patient service revenue of more than $1.1B, this dynamic health care system provides a comprehensive network of high quality advanced medical care, primary care, post-acute care, and senior services. These programs and services are provided across four member hospitals, multiple ambulatory care sites, four skilled nursing facilities, three home care agencies, a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, and community-based behavioral health services spanning 74 access points across the full continuum of care.       The Region: Buffalo, New York is located on the eastern side of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border. As the second-largest city in New York State, Buffalo has more than one million people living in its metropolitan area. Coined the nickname “The City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is notorious for its friendly residents and welcoming sense of community. With its growing population and diverse culture, it is understandable how Buffalo has become such a desirable location for young professionals and families. Considered to be one of the best places to live in New York, many people are moving to Buffalo for its affordability, education opportunities, and employment options. Providing its residents with a mixture of urban and suburban living, Buffalo knows how to blend big-city perks with all the conveniences of suburban life.   The base salary range for this position is $295,639.50 – 443,449.50, however base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Catholic Health offers a competitive benefits package.   Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to: Rachael Burns, Vice President Ellen Lockhart, MD, Principal Heather Van Hecke, Consultant Physician and Leadership Solutions – Executive Search AMN Healthcare Heather.VanHecke@amnhealthcare.com   #BESmith #BESRecruitment #LI-HV3      

Join Catholic Health, a patient-focused organization, as you take on the innovative role of Vice President of Operations, Physician Enterprise, in Buffalo, New York!  The Position

• The Vice President of Operations, Physician Enterprise, will provide enterprise-wide operational leadership across the Physician Enterprise, overseeing multi-site ambulatory operations and ensuring consistent execution of the organizational operating model.
• Reporting to the SVP of Physician Enterprise, the Vice President will serve as the primary execution partner to the SVP, translating strategic priorities into operational plans, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes. 
• Drive standardization across clinics and regions to reduce operational variation and improve access, patient flow, quality, and patient experience outcomes. 
• This leader will establish and maintain a disciplined operating cadence supported by performance dashboards, accountability structures, and timely issue escalation and resolution. 
• Lead initiatives to improve financial and operational performance, including productivity optimization, cost-to-serve reduction, and minimization of avoidable rework and denials 
• The VP will oversee execution of enterprise growth and transformation initiatives, including provider onboarding, practice integrations, expansions, and workflow or EHR changes. 
• Partner closely with physician leaders, clinical teams, and enabling services to ensure alignment, collaboration, and effective execution of system-wide priorities. 
• Develop and strengthen System Operations Directors and practice management leaders to build long-term leadership capacity and operational excellence across the enterprise. 
• Must be able to provide executive-level communication, synthesis, and decision support, ensuring timely escalation of risks, barriers, and performance gaps to senior leadership.
• The ideal candidate is a highly strategic and execution-focused healthcare operations executive with deep experience leading large, multi-site ambulatory or physician enterprise systems. They are skilled in driving standardization, accountability, and performance improvement across complex, distributed environments. 
• This leader is data-driven, highly influential, and comfortable operating as a senior delegate to executive leadership. They excel at building operating discipline, leading large-scale transformation, and aligning physicians, administrators, and cross-functional stakeholders around shared performance goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree is required. 
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive healthcare leadership, specifically multi-site, experience is required. 
• Acquisition experience is strongly preferred. 

Compensation Details 

• The base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.  

The Organization

• Catholic Health in Buffalo, NY is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of four acute-care hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries.
• Driven by its mission, Catholic Health dedicates itself to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and affordable health services to all with special care given to those who are poor and disadvantaged.
• Catholic Health is making the largest investment in its history, dedicating more than $100 million in state-of the- art technology that will connect its hospitals, home care, long-term care, clinician offices, health centers, and ancillary services with patients throughout the area. This transformational investment marks a major milestone for the healing ministry, which dates back more than 165 years.
• In recognition of superior service, Catholic Health has been named as among the top 100 integrated healthcare systems by SDI and is accredited by The Joint Commission. In 2018, Catholic Health was named Healthcare Company of the Year by Buffalo Business First and one of its hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, has received Magnet-designation.

The Community 

• Buffalo, New York, located on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and the head of the Niagara River, is the second most populous city in the state, after New York City.
• The city of Buffalo has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, from a redeveloped waterfront and revitalized neighborhoods, to an expanding craft beer scene, and over $1 billion in new investments for local businesses.
• Redeveloped from its glory days as the western terminus of the Erie Canal, Canalside hosts more than 1,000 annual events—from summertime concerts and festivals to recreation like ice skating and ice bikes in the winter. Endless fun awaits along this scenic waterfront—try rock climbing at Buffalo RiverWorks, kayaking on the Buffalo River, or sailing on the Spirit of Buffalo.
• The iconic Niagara Falls State Park, one of the country’s most beautiful and iconic state parks, is only a 30-minute drive from Buffalo.

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to: Jill Ettori Executive Search Director jill.ettori@amnhealthcare.com 781-591-3720 #BESmith #BESRecruitment #LI-JE1