Locum Tenens Program Director

JOB DESCRIPTION Details Location: Remote- Up to 40% travel required across Ascension markets Department: Ascension Travel Program Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Salary: $118,129 - $159,821 per year Eligible for annual bonus incentive #LI-Remote #LI-AM2 Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Provides oversight of the Locum Tenens Life Cycle with a focus on Vendor Management (VMS). Manages systems to identify and resolve operational obstacles. Manages contract negotiations and assisting in enterprise standardization. Delivers financial reporting, data analytics, and stakeholder presentations. Partners with executive leadership to drive process and program optimization. Leads process improvement initiatives and driving operational efficiency. Provides oversight for Managed Service Agreements (MSA). Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Project Mgmt Professional License. Preferred Education: High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management. Additional Preferences: 5 or more years of Locum Tenens experience. Experience working with Locums through a large, complex health care system. Expertise with a Vendor Management System. Technical Proficiency Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Apply Now

• Provides oversight of the Locum Tenens Life Cycle
• Manages systems to identify and resolve operational obstacles
• Manages contract negotiations and assisting in enterprise standardization
• Delivers financial reporting, data analytics, and stakeholder presentations
• Partners with executive leadership to drive process and program optimization
• Leads process improvement initiatives and driving operational efficiency
• Provides oversight for Managed Service Agreements (MSA)

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Project Mgmt Professional License. Preferred
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management
• Additional Preferences: 5 or more years of Locum Tenens experience
• Experience working with Locums through a large, complex health care system
• Expertise with a Vendor Management System

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Financial security & retirement
• Time to recharge
• Career growth
• Emotional well-being
• Family support
• Other benefits