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Intermountain Health is the largest nonprofit health system in the Intermountain West, comprised of nonprofit hospitals, clinics, health services, and a health plan. We are a national leader in healthcare thanks to our outstanding clinical outcomes, cutting-edge medical research to enhance patient care, telehealth capabilities to enhance access, and focus on preventive care and overall wellness. Intermountain Health has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country.

12‑month program: July 2027 – July 2028

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, with potential opportunity to rotate or visit other areas within the system.

Personalized and immersive experience: 70% of time for region specific rotations and project(s), such as Hospital Operations within Trauma 1 Medical Centers, Community and Rural hospital settings located in the Canyons Region Medical Group (Ambulatory) Operations. Work alongside executive leaders on strategic projects like access, proactive care (value-based care), provider and caregiver engagement, and simplification efforts. 30% of time for learning and development (rotations across integrated health system, leadership coaching and mentoring, alumni forum with case presentation, engaging with enterprise leadership).

Work side‑by‑side with Intermountain’s Canyons Region (Central and Northern Utah, Idaho, Western Wyoming) Executive Team (RET).

You must apply to each individual Fellowship that you are interested in to receive consideration. Value Based Care / Desert Region- Focus on value‑based care (“proactive care”) and population health (home base: Las Vegas, NV). Health Plan Operations / Select Health - Focus on health plan operations, value-based care, and collaboration with the healthcare delivery system (home base: Salt Lake City, UT).

Our 12‑month rotational program offers opportunities to do the following, under the guidance of an executive sponsor:

• Lead a project or sprint. May involve leading small‑scale projects or teams, contributing to large‑scale healthcare operations, or gaining exposure to the consequences of complex decisions.
• Involvement with a transformational change to improve operational efficiency, patient care, or clinical outcomes.
• Exposure to strategic planning and decision‑making processes, including implementing new initiatives, turnaround strategies, or process optimization.
• Influence and collaboration across departments.
• Exposure to community engagement, which may involve patient or caregiver advocacy, health education, governmental affairs, or hospital outreach program support.
• Define personal leadership brand/style and update growth plan.
• Build a broad and diverse network, of mentors, collaborators, and Fellow alumni.

• Recent Master’s degree which must be obtained through an accredited institution and no earlier than Spring 2026. Education is verified. For Master’s degree programs requiring a Fellowship prior to graduation, all coursework must be completed by the start date of the Fellowship program, estimated to be in the July 2027.
• Demonstrated quality academic preparation as indicated by letters of quality of their academic preparation, letters of recommendation and prior work or intern experience.
• Experience demonstrating analytic, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e‑mail and scheduling applications.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Master’s Degree in the areas of Business (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH) or clinical discipline (e.g. nursing).
• Experience building and/or leading diverse, creative, and effective teams.
• Speaking, hearing / listening, seeing, manual dexterity.

This is an exempt, full‑time position that is eligible for Intermountain Health’s robust benefits offerings. Pay offers are determined by prior years of relevant experience within the established pay range. In addition to the annual salary, to show our commitment to you and assist with your transition into our organization, we may offer a relocation/transition bonus when applicable.

We will be accepting applications for the 2027-2028 Administrative Fellowship from June 1, 2026 through September 1, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST.

Applicants must attach all the following documents to the online application by the deadline in order to be considered:

• Resume or CV.
• Copy of Graduate Transcript to date (unofficial copies are acceptable).
• Essay discussing how this specific Administrative Fellowship at Intermountain / Select Health fits into your career goals and objectives (maximum of one page).
• Two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional). If you have already graduated from a Master’s program, two professional letters are sufficient.

We will also host a series of informational webinars (June, July, August) where you can learn more about rotations and projects, ask questions, and meet current and former Fellows.