Strategy Associate

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Strategic Planning Mkt and Dev

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Summary:

Provides analysis of healthcare industry and market trends, Medical Center and competitor volumes and market share, demographic analyses of target patient populations and prepares reports for managers of results of analysis. The Strategy Associate develops periodic reports for strategic planning and monitoring purposes and assists in preparation of Certificate-of-Need applications, and serves as a technical expert on planning and competitive information sources, volume analysis and facility forecasting. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree. Course work desirable in of the following: microeconomics, statistics, computer programming, accounting and finance.

• Two years of relevant work experience.

• Healthcare-related analytical work experience.

• Knowledge and experience in the health care field are highly desirable.

• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

• Knowledge and experience with database software programs such as Access and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required in order to effectively conduct complex analyses of market and competitive information as well as clinical patient-level analyses.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Financial analysis and modeling/forecasting experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Serves as programmer/model developer for major analytical and forecasting projects, working closely with Strategy Managers and Associate Vice President.

2. Provides various ad hoc analytical services, including volume and market share reports for program committees, physician leaders and managers. This may also include requests for maps and demographic data.

3. Serves as in-house resource on the use of mapping software for strategic planning purposes.

4. Provides advice and support on difficult analytical issues to inform administrators and other colleagues in moving their group processes forward.

5. Provides analytical support for outreach strategic planning.

6. Supports the team in managing the technical and analytical workflow of the department, providing guidance on the organization and management of information on our department server and the organization of templates and models in use.

7. Supports the annual market-based volume projection process as part of the annual long range planning process, preparing historical trend analysis and working closely with Finance/Decision Support staff.

8. Prepares a competitor assessment every 6 months and develops select supporting reports as assigned.

9. Compiles information on economic and health care industry trends, compile and analyze demographic, market share, financial and utilization data from internal and external sources to support strategic program planning.

10. Coordinates the completion of annual surveys (IDPH, AHA, Crain's) by collecting information and performing analysis in collaboration with Information Services, Finance staff and others.

11. Analyzes data in support of facilities planning and CON application processes as needed, by developing utilization trends and bed need forecasts, as well as population projections.

12. Serves as a technical liaison with outside data vendors regarding data content and accuracy.

13. Performs special studies and prepares Senior Leadership and Board documents in collaboration with the Vice President and Associate Vice President.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Strategy Associate

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 8392