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Program Director - South Philly

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
paid time off
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Aug 06, 2025
Job Details The Director of the Wyss Institute at Jefferson Primary Care is responsible for the implementation of the 5-year Wyss Institute program deliverables designed to provide comprehensive clinical and social needs supports for Jefferson Health patients in NE Philadelphia. Key areas of focus including, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: -In partnership with director of the institute, regional administrative leaders and Jefferson Real Estate, finalize locations, develop workplans and ensure completion of all capital improvements to Jefferson care sites in service to improved care experiences for patients. -Lead completion of needs assessment to inform key priorities for expanding interprofessional care teams at Jefferson Primary Care sites to enhance comprehensive, person-centered care to address the medical and social needs of patients with an emphasis on addressing the unique needs of target populations. -In partnership with Real Estate and regional operational, clinical and administrative leaders, provide project management support to support timely completion and opening of new Jefferson Primary Care location NE Philadelphia. Support and provide project management to design and implement unique Wyss Institute care model to address unmet need for primary care services in the area. Primary Care site will include the unique assets and resources of the Wyss Care Model to support the needs of all patients which specific training on supporting the unique needs of target populations. -Establish comprehensive, community-based Wyss Support Network to be leveraged across Jefferson's large clinical network and integrated in community-based settings in NE Philadelphia to address the unique needs of NE Philadelphia communities with an emphasis on supporting the specific needs of target populations. -Track and regularly report on progress and outcomes measures for Wyss Institute project. Job Description Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Design, execute, and ensure completion of complex, multi-faceted workplans for developing entirely new systems of care for patients across multiple departments and stakeholders. Develop and steward relationships with community-based organizations to develop Provide detailed, independent project management to a wide range of projects with a wide range of complexity and system stakeholders. Develop and disseminate progress and outcomes reports appropriate for a wide range of audiences. Lead project teams and direct reports as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree: Master's degree preferred. AND Experience: Seven years of relevant experience in complex clinical program management and team management. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.