Administrative Resident Fellow

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

• Clinical quality 
• Integrity 
• Service excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Continuous improvement 
• Inclusion 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. 

Responsibilities

The Administrative Residency Program at SCA Health is a unique opportunity for individuals to learn about the ASC (ambulatory surgery center) and specialty care environments, while working with a team that is highly focused on providing high-quality patient care at a lower cost. The program is a full-time, paid, immersive one-year opportunity. Residents will be exposed to corporate-level and facility-level initiatives, gain exposure to health-system and practice partnerships, and collaborate with support services within SCA Health.
This upcoming 2027-2028 cohort will mark the 10th year of the program.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to departmental operations which may include projects and leadership involvement
• Receive support and development from experienced executive leaders and preceptors through various rotations and experiences
• Complete up to three 2-3 month enterprise rotations over the course of their residency
• Learn, contribute, and lead within their chosen residency track
• Seek project work while delegating project opportunity based on the strengths and interest of the resident and enterprise needs
• Attend leadership meetings and various conferences
• Maintain daily operations at an ASC facility or local office
• Exposure to corporate-level and facility-level initiatives
• Gain knowledge of health-system partnerships, health-plan partnerships, and support services within SCA Health
• Obtain broad knowledge of health care strategies, business management and administration, organizational development, innovation, and value-based leadership

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHME or AACSB accredited MHA or MHSA program required.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of healthcare business management and operations, including an understanding of clinical practice management and a foundation for healthcare finances
• Possess drive, ambition, and eagerness to learn
• Willing to relocate
• Travel required – Up to 25%
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates strong communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks

Application Supporting Document Requirements:

• Resume
• Personal Statement
  • One-page, single spaced (Required)
  • Why did you choose to pursue a career in Healthcare Leadership? (Required)
  • What are your professional goals? (Optional)
  • Explain your personal values. (Optional)
• Unofficial Graduate School Transcript (Can be uploaded to your application or emailed to [email protected])
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 academic, 1 professional) (Can be uploaded to your application or emailed to [email protected])

Preference will be given to applicants who submit all documentation uploads above required for 100% complete application. 

USD $70,000.00/Yr. USD $80,000.00/Yr.