Julie Gernetzke
Elkhorn
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated and organized executive leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership. Progressive experience includes independent, academic and employed medical groups. Brings in-depth healthcare industry trend knowledge and provides valuable insight on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background in executive leadership role with progressive healthcare organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Vice President, Operations & Development
CHI Health Clinic
Omaha
07.2018 - Current
- Currently responsible for Physician Enterprise operations for Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota and Minnesota includes over 1,500 providers (physicians and advanced practice providers), 30 specialties, 200 clinic locations and 2,400 employees.
- Actively integrating North Dakota and Minnesota CHI Health medical group operations into the Physician Enterprise.
- Financial responsibilities for recent fiscal year include over 2.2 million visits and $641M total operating revenue.
- Opened ten Family Health Centers in Nebraska and Iowa, open 7 days a week (89 Hours/Week), with many more multi-specialty clinic facilities in various stages of development and openings.
- Developed statewide dyad leadership (practice and divisional levels) teams, including operational and governance structures.
- Developed annual CHI Health medical leadership program, currently on seventh year of progress.
- Proven track record of achieving strategic initiatives and budget year over year.
- Active board member for CHI Health Clinic (including all governance committees) and CHI Health Partners.
- Active and part of CommonSpirit National Physician Enterprise leadership operational team.
- Active partner with Creighton University School of Medicine leadership and chairs on strategic planning and initiatives.
- Selected and served as CHI Health System Incident Command Section Chief for COVID-19 operations and the CHI Health System Recovery Incident Command team.
- One of twelve leaders selected by CHI Health executive leadership team to be in Caliper Leadership Program (2019-2020).
- One of three employees (from over 12, 000 employees) recognized for leadership and response to COVID-19.
- Medical group and hospital direct divisional operational responsibilities have included: Primary Care, Women's Health, Company Care, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Patient Access including Virtual Care, Clinical Support Models, Patient Transformation & Integration and CHI Health System Rehabilitation Services (inpatient & outpatient).
Executive Director, Operations
CHI Health Clinic
Omaha
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Promoted to Executive Director of Operations and member of senior leadership team.
- Operationally integrated Alegent Health Clinic and Creighton Medical Associates medical groups into newly formed Alegent Creighton Clinic (now CHI Health Clinic). CHI Health Clinic consists of over 600 providers in Nebraska and Iowa, 40 specialties, 85 locations (rural and metro), and 1300 employees.
- Financial responsibilities for recent fiscal year over 490,000 patient visits and $28 million in gross revenue.
- Led senior management team in operational transition to Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), Catholic Health Initiatives Physicians Services (CHIPS) and MedSynergies (MSI).
- Successfully developed clinic management structure for new organization.
- Led management team into one integrated CHI National EPIC platform.
- Operational plans developed by strategic priority for each division and practice site. Strategic priorities included areas of Quality, Clinical Integration, Safety, Population Health and Well-Being, Service Excellence, Technology, Relationships, Growth & Access, and Stewardship.
- Developed and implemented division management councils led by dyad leadership with a focus on strategic priorities and operational improvements.
- Responsible for leading many key initiatives that include team-based care, midwifery, behavioral health integration in Primary Care, Patient Centered Medical Home, Direct to Employer, Direct Primary Care, Priority Care and Quick Care (Retail) models.
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Alegent Creighton Clinic
Omaha
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Honored to be asked by Chief Executive Officer to be interim Chief Operating Officer during the transition months of Alegent Health Clinic merging with Creighton Medical Associates.
- Developed and implemented operational structure for newly formed Alegent Creighton Clinic.
- Successfully onboarded Creighton Medical Associates physicians, advanced practice providers and employees into Alegent Creighton Clinic.
- Developed and implemented onboarding program for newly formed Alegent Creighton Clinic management team (+75 managers, directors and senior directors).
- Spearheaded operational transition teams to support merger and ongoing operations.
Specialty Administrator
Alegent Health Clinic
Omaha
09.2009 - 04.2012
MedSynergies
- Specialty responsibilities included Cardiology, Women's Health, Ear, Nose & Throat, Audiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and General Surgery specialties (+50 providers and +20 locations). Managed team of 10 clinic managers and supervisors.
- Led overall system and clinic operations in employee engagement, highlighted at Alegent Creighton Health Leadership Institute.
- Successfully transitioned divisions from Profit & LwRVUplan to wRVU based compensation plan.
- Hosted decision accelerator for Women's Health division and system service line that led to the creation of the division's vision, strategic plan and operational planning.
- Developed and led medical group Reception Quality Council, bringing efficiencies and standardization to front end and revenue cycle processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE12.1998
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE12.2016
Skills
- Medical Group Mergers and Acquisitions
- Strategic Development and Planning
- Dyad and Triad Leadership
- Physician and Advanced Practice Provider Compensation Models
- Team and Leadership Development
- Financial Management
- Communications
- Change Management
- Service and Employee Experience
- Service Line Models
- Academic Partnerships
Timeline
Division Vice President, Operations & Development
CHI Health Clinic
07.2018 - Current
Executive Director, Operations
CHI Health Clinic
08.2012 - 06.2018
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Alegent Creighton Clinic
05.2012 - 08.2012
Specialty Administrator
Alegent Health Clinic
09.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Bellevue University
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
College of Saint Mary
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