Administrative Fellow- Physician Enterprise

Santa Maria, CAPosted Jul 30, 2026

Where You’ll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Physician Enterprise Fellowship: Drive Clinical Excellence, Shape Integrated Care & Lead Healthcare Innovation with CommonSpirit Health!Are you passionate about optimizing physician practices and enhancing patient outcomes? Do you envision leading strategic initiatives that bridge clinical care and operational efficiency? Are you eager to develop your leadership skills at the forefront of value-based care and digital health? Then the CommonSpirit Health Administrative Fellowship in Physician Enterprise is your opportunity to redefine healthcare delivery!

 

About the Fellowship:Advance your career in healthcare administration with our immersive 18-month post-graduate program, meticulously designed to cultivate future leaders in physician enterprise management. Through focused rotational learning and hands-on project leadership, you'll gain diverse skills and broad understanding of the complexities involved in integrating, optimizing, and innovating within CommonSpirit Health's vast network of physician practices. This program offers distinctive tracks tailored to provide deep expertise and leadership development in specific regions or functional areas. Prepare to make a significant impact on clinical operations, strategy, and quality across our enterprise. This fellowship has an anticipated start date in July 2027 in the below locations

 

Locations:

  • Central Region, Upper Central Region, Omaha NE
  • California Region, Central Coast Market, Santa Maria CA 
  • Physician Enterprise Quality, Remote

What You'll Do:

  • Meaningful Projects: Lead initiatives that support CommonSpirit Health's goals.
  • Executive Mentorship: Work closely with executive sponsors to guide your rotations.
  • Invest in Your Future: You will be able to customize your professional development through conferences, memberships, certifications, and more through a designated Fellow budget.
  • Skill Development: Hone your management, decision-making, and change management abilities.
  • Mentorship & Networking: Build relationships with leaders and peers.
  • Hands-On Operations: Gain practical experience in various functional areas.
  • Leadership Opportunities: Take on substantive projects to develop your skills.
  • Diverse Experiences:This role offers hands-on experience in optimizing physician clinic operations, implementing value-based care initiatives, enhancing patient engagement through digital solutions, and driving overall network performance. The fellow will contribute to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and ensuring a high-quality healthcare experience.The following locations over the listed specific focuses:
    • Central Region, Upper Central Region, Omaha NE: This Physician Enterprise fellowship will specifically focus on successfully integrating into physician enterprise leadership and operational teams to advance strategic projects and foster academic relationships, with a successful candidate actively contributing to senior leadership discussions, driving key projects across various pillars (e.g., standardization, technology), and effectively navigating the relationship between academics and medical group operations.
    • California Region, Central Coast Market, Santa Maria CA: This Physician Enterprise fellowship will specifically focus on cultivating next-generation PE leaders and enhancing strategic execution across California's diverse Physician Enterprise footprint, requiring a successful fellow to demonstrate leadership in strategic project management, deliver insightful operational analyses, and effectively engage with leaders to address market-specific imperatives and complex healthcare dynamics.
    • Physician Enterprise Quality, Remote: This Physician Enterprise fellowship will specifically focus on driving impactful quality and safety initiatives and developing clinical standards across the enterprise, with a successful fellow actively leading physician councils, strategically influencing executive leaders, and consistently presenting measurable contributions that elevate system-wide clinical standards and visibility.

Application Requirements:

Attach all application materials through the application portal under any of the options provided or email them in one single pdf attachment to administrativefellowship@commonspirit.org before September 3, 2026

  • One-Page Resume: Include your anticipated graduation date.
  • One-Page Statement of Purpose: Address these questions:
    • Why are you interested in a Fellowship at CommonSpirit Health?
    • What does Humankindness mean to you?
    • Why are you interested in the Physician Enterprise and the location indicated?
    • How will the Fellowship impact your career goals?
    • Two Letters of Recommendation: One professional, one other.
  • Graduate Transcript

Important Dates:Application Deadline: September 3, 2026, 11:59 PM PST

 

Ready to Apply?Submit your complete application through the CommonSpirit Health Careers portal.Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Requirements

What You'll Need:

Master’s Degree in either:

  • Master of Health Administration (MHA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Or equivalent degree from an accredited graduate program

Graduation Status: Completion of all on-campus requirements and eligibility to graduate upon fellowship completionExperience: Less than 5 years of professional experience.Graduation Date: Must have graduated with an applicable Master’s Degree between Spring 2024 and Spring 2028Commitment: A strong interest in healthcare management and leadership.Passion: A passion for CommonSpirit Health's mission and a commitment to "humankindness."

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