Salem Health

							Dear Program Director,

Salem Health is seeking an Administrative Fellow for 2013. This one-year fellowship will
be primarily centered at Salem Hospital, a 450-bed hospital in the heart of downtown Salem.
Salem Hospital is one of Oregon’s largest acute care hospitals and operates the busiest
emergency department in the state. In 2010, the hospital received Magnet Designation from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center for its excellence in nursing care. Salem Health
also consists of West Valley Hospital, a critical access hospital in Dallas, Oregon, and
Willamette Health Partners, a multispecialty Physician Practice Group, with practice sites
throughout the Oregon West Valley.

Salem Hospital’s Administrative Fellowship prepares leaders for administrative careers in
healthcare. The fellowship offers numerous, consistent opportunities to work with the board
of trustees, executive cabinet, service line directors, managers, and medical staff leadership
on projects ranging from strategic development to operational initiatives. An executive,
serving as the fellow’s preceptor, works closely with the fellow to formulate the goals,
objectives, and structure of the fellowship. The fellowship stresses the fellow’s professional
development as much as his/her contributions to the organization through project work.

Interested candidates should have completed a MHA/MBA/MHSA/MPH/MHPA from an
accredited (CAHME/AUPHA) program by June 2013. We are looking for graduates who
exhibit:

   •   High levels of curiosity and enthusiasm
   •   Capability to think on a systems level
   •   The ability to self-reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and preferences
   •   Interest in the complexities of healthcare management
   •   Excellent written and communication skills

Prospective fellows should submit the following materials:

   •   Resume
   •   Cover letter explaining their interests in a healthcare career and what they hope to
       gain from the fellowship (two pages maximum, addressed to the Fellowship Selection
       Committee)
   •   Three letters of reference (combination of professional and academic, can be included
       with application packet or sent directly from author)
   •   Official graduate school transcripts
   •   Application checklist


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Send materials to:

   Attn: Amanda Sherrer
   Administrative Fellow
   Salem Hospital
   P. O. Box 14001
   890 Oak St SE
   Salem, OR 97309

Important Dates:

   •   All applications to be received by: October 26, 2012
   •   Applicants contacted for phone interviews: Late October 2012
   •   Phone Interviews: Early November 2012
   •   On-Site Interviews: November 2012

Please share this fellowship opportunity with your graduate students. We look forward to
receiving applications from exceptional candidates in your program. A Frequent Asked
Questions list has also been provided. Should you or your students have any more questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me. My contact information is provided below.



Sincerely,

Amanda Sherrer
Administrative Fellow
Salem Hospital
P. O. Box 14001
890 Oak St SE
Salem, OR 97309
Ph: 503-561-4745
amanda.sherrer@salemhospital.org




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                        Frequently Asked Questions

When does the fellowship start?
July 2013.

How is the fellowship structured?
Structure of the fellowship will be decided upon by the fellow and the preceptor.
Historically, past fellows were able to propose a structure that they were comfortable with.
This is a one-year fellowship.

Who will my preceptor be?
The fellow’s preceptor will be Cheryl Nestor Wolfe, RN MSN NEA-BC. Cheryl is the Chief
Operating Officer. She has extensive experience working with fellows in the past.

How much previous experience do applicants need to have?
Although previous experience is beneficial, we are mainly looking for applicants who exhibit
drive, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

What is the on-site interview process like?
On-site interviews usually last half a day. The candidate will interview with each of the
executive staff individually for half an hour to an hour.

Can you tell me more about the hospital?

In May 2009, the new Salem Hospital patient-care tower opened, offering the latest
innovations in healthcare design and services.

Salem Hospital is one of the largest of Oregon's 58 acute care hospitals and operates the
busiest emergency department in Oregon.

It is a not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 454 acute-care beds, and is guided by a 15-member
volunteer Board of Trustees.

The hospital is the city's largest private employer, with approximately 4,000 full- and part-
time employees.

There are 442 physicians on the active medical staff, representing 46 different specialties,
who admit patients to the hospital. More than 447 volunteers provide non-medical support
for the hospital.

The Center for Outpatient Medicine, located just east of the main hospital, houses the


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hospital's Regional Cancer services, outpatient surgery, Imaging, Sleep Disorders Center, a
SHAPES clinic, along with a number of other outpatient programs. More than 20 physician
offices and clinics are located on the upper floors of the five-story center.

The Family Birth Center, which opened in 2003, is a state-of-the-art program that offers
family-health education to expectant and new parents, neo-natal intensive-care services, and
also provides space to a number of community support services that benefit new families.

2011 Statistics

   •   Births - 3,199
   •   Diagnostic imaging procedures - 168,414
   •   ED and urgent care visits - 121,125
   •   Inpatient admissions - 23,275
   •   Laboratory procedures - 1,494,514
   •   Patient meals served - 396,697
   •   Surgeries - 13,545

West Valley Hospital Fast Facts

   •   Diagnostic imaging procedures - 17,544
   •   Emergency department visits - 12,871
   •   Inpatient admissions - 135
   •   Laboratory tests/draws - 91,277
   •   Surgeries - 369


Salem Hospital received Magnet Status distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center in September 2010.

In the pursuit of the IHI Triple Aim, we have contracted with Lean Pathways to guide us on
our journey in the effort to improve outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, and further
reduce costs.

How many fellows have you had in the past? Where did they come from and where are
they now?
We have had seven fellows in the past from excellent programs such as Ohio State
University, University of Minnesota, Washington State University, and University of
Washington. Past fellows have gone on to management and directorship positions at Salem
Hospital, Providence Health Services, Hospital Corporation of America, and Kurt Salmon
Consultants.




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What are projects fellows have worked on in the past?
Past fellows have made significant contributions to the organization through various high-
level projects. Here are some of their recent projects:
    • Developing strategic plan for development of cardiovascular institute
    • Developing a medical residency program at Salem Hospital
    • Created a mid-level practitioner recruitment & development program for Salem
        Health’s physician group
    • Coordinating between the hospital foundation, board, consultants, and management
        stakeholders in the construction of a new women’s health center
    • Writing and executing a detailed business plan for growing the cancer service line’s
        market share and volumes

How is the compensation?
This position is paid a competitive salary and will receive full benefits including healthcare,
dental, and vision insurance, and continued education tuition reimbursement. Relocation
expenses will also be reimbursed.

What is Salem like?
Salem is a vibrant city nestled in picturesque Mid-Willamette Valley. Salem is situated near
some breathtaking hiking trails and is only one hour away from the ocean beaches. The Mid-
Willamette Valley also houses Oregon’s wine country.

Salem is the capital of Oregon’s state government. Willamette University, one of the top
liberal arts colleges in the country, is situated here as well.

Salem is also commuting distance from Portland, Oregon, a thriving metropolis and cultural
center.

Who can I contact for more information?
Please email Amanda Sherrer at amanda.sherrer@salemhospital.org or call her at her direct
line at (503) 561-4745. Please do not hesitate to ask her any questions you might have about
the hospital, fellowship, or application process.




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Salem Health Administrative Fellowship
Application Checklist

DUE DATE: All applications to be received by: October 26, 2012

Please Include Checklist with Application Packet

Name of Applicant:    ___________________

School of Applicant: ___________________

Applicant’s Email:    ___________________

Applicant’s Phone #: ___________________

       Resume

       Cover Letter explaining your interests in a healthcare career and what you hope to
       gain from a fellowship (two pages maximum, addressed to the Fellowship Selection
       Committee)

       Academic letters of reference.
             Circle one: included in packet / sent from author

       Professional letter of reference.
              Circle one: included in packet / sent from author

       A third letter of reference (my choice academic or professional).
               Circle one: included in packet / sent from author

       Official Graduate School Transcripts.
               Circle one: included in packet / sent from school

Send Materials to:    Attn: Amanda Sherrer
                      Administrative Fellow
                      Salem Hospital
                      P. O. Box 14001
                      890 Oak St SE
                      Salem, OR 97309