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Vice President - Information Technology

Aspirus has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for this position. This Position Profile is designed to

assist qualified individuals in assessing their interest in the position.

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Aspirus Hospitals:

Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Aspirus Riverview Hospital

Aspirus Langlade Hospital

Aspirus Medford Hospital

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

Aspirus Iron River Hospital

Aspirus Keweenaw

Hospital

Aspirus Ontonagon

Hospital

Organization Overview

Aspirus is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. With more than 7,000 employees, Aspirus serves communities throughout 14 counties in

northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The

integrated system includes four hospitals in Michigan and four hospitals in Wisconsin, 50

clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and helicopter transport, medical

goods, nursing homes and high-quality affiliated physicians.

Key Network Indicators

$1,049,162,000 Total Revenue

357,470 Outpatient Visits

2,514 Births

20,698 Surgical Procedures

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Position Description

Overview: In this newly created position, the Vice President of Information Technology will serve as the

liaison between Aspirus’ Business Units, Corporate IT Operations and Enterprise Applications.

The Vice President is part of the succession plan for the CIO and will collaborate with the senior

executive teams from each Aspirus Business Unit, lead Regional IT Managers and the Director

of Enterprise Applications. The organization continues in a growth mode and feels strongly

about their mission to provide exceptional healthcare in their communities.

Responsibilities:

Patient Experience

Identifies opportunities to improve patient experience. Participates in projects/programs

designed to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.

Patient/Staff/Environmental Safety

Identifies opportunities to improve the Environment of Care, and patient and staff safety.

Participates in projects and programs designed to create a safe environment to avoid error.

Job Specific Duties

Strategy and Planning:

Participates as a member of the senior IT management team for the Aspirus Business

Units.

Assists with strategic technological planning to achieve business goals by working

with IT management in prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the

evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.

Collaborates with the appropriate departments to develop and maintain a technology

plan that supports organizational needs.

Develops and communicates business/technology alignment plans to executive teams,

staff, partners, users, and stakeholders.

Assists with development and execution of an enterprise-wide IT disaster recovery and

business continuity plan.

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Acquisition and Deployment:

Assists with and communicates risks associated with technology-related investments

and purchases.

Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending

initiatives.

Defines requirements for new technology implementations and communicates them to

key stakeholders.

Assists with hardware and software standardization of maintenance contracts and

pursues master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.

Collaborates with Purchasing and Legal departments to negotiate contracts with

technology vendors.

Defines and communicates corporate procedures, policies, and standards for the

organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new network systems,

equipment, software, and other technologies.

Operational Management:

Provides oversight of the operations and support for the desktop and end user

computing environment for the Business Units.

Establishes standards for high quality work, communicates expectations to staff,

evaluates effectiveness of policies and procedures and regularly prepares related

reports on quality measures.

Conducts research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable in regards to industry

trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and

system alterations.

Analyzes and improves upon technology standards across the organization to maintain

a technological and competitive edge with the market.

Acts as primary liaison for the organization’s information technology vision via regular

written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department

heads, councils and end users.

Creatively and independently ensures resolution to technical problems in a cost-

effective manner by engaging and supporting the various technology groups within

the Information Technology department.

Develops tracks and controls the regional annual operating and capital budgets.

Supervises recruitment, development, retention, and organization of staff in

accordance with the organization’s budgetary objectives and human resource policies.

Ensures continuous reliable delivery of information technology services through

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oversight of service level agreements to assure high availability in an environment in

which downtime can impact patient care.

Assists with ensuring disaster recovery plans and business continuity plans are in place

and regularly tested to assure quick recovery in the event of disruption.

Ensures equipment and software operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations

and follow accepted industry and national standards. Monitors industry and

regulatory changes and trends to ensure full regulatory and business process

compliance. Provides recommendations and implements solutions to mitigate

compliance deficiencies.

Participates in or leads various committees, task forces, internal & external audits, and

quality improvement teams as needed.

Is responsible for ensuring compliance and effective use of policies, procedures, and

computer systems in order to maintain compliance with relevant regulatory

requirements. Regulatory agencies include, but are not limited to, JCAHO, Federal

Government, State Government, Wisconsin State Department of Health, and Wisconsin

Hospital Association. Compliance with relevant regulatory requirements will be

properly documented and made available upon request.

Directs the establishment of management controls and the preparation of department

records, as well as recurring and special reports and analysis, ensuring that they are

complete, accurate, and timely; reviews and interprets reports/analyses in order to

ascertain the extent to which program goals are being attained, and takes corrective

action as necessary.

Interacts with all associates, guests, and physicians in a courteous, respectful, and

friendly manner.

Qualifications: Knowledge of information systems development, implementation and project management

normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or

Information Systems required.

Minimum of ten years’ Information Technology Leadership and Project Management

experience preferred.

Possesses analytical skills necessary to develop and implement appropriate changes to

programs and to oversee and direct work of assigned subordinates.

Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills to work effectively with a

team environment. Thorough knowledge of operational processes and process improvement

beneficial.

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Wausau, Wisconsin

Located in north-central Wisconsin,

Wausau is a large urban city and the

cultural hub of the region. An area with

a strong family environment, four

season outdoor activities, community

festivals, historic museums, and natural

beauty along the Wisconsin River,

Wausau has experienced a large

increase in redevelopment. With the

town motto, “Welcome Home,” to

illustrate its tight knit community

atmosphere, Wausau offers warmth and

hospitality. The Wausau/Central

Wisconsin area consists of seven unique

communities that offer diverse

neighborhoods and appeal to many

different lifestyles. The city’s brick-

paved historic river district has cultural

arts venues, boutiques and specialty

shops, with plenty of dining and

entertainment choices. Conveniently

located, Wausau also has easy interstate

access to large cities such as Milwaukee,

Green Bay, Minneapolis, and Chicago.

“The Best Place in Wisconsin for

Outdoor Activities” Wisconsin Trails Magazine

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Wausau at a Glance

Fast Facts:

Wausau Population: 39,106

Median Home Price: $163,000

Average High Temperatures:

o January: 23°

o April: 55°

o July: 84°

o October: 55°

Distance to Minneapolis, MN: 185.6 miles

Distance to Chicago, IL: 282.8 miles

Distance to Des Moines, IA: 418.6 miles

Distance to Detroit, MI: 567.7 miles

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Largest Employers:

Greenheck

Marshfield Clinic

Aspirus

Marathon Cheese Corp

Marathon Electric

Church Mutual Insurance Co.

Cost of Living*

Overall 85

Grocery 101.8

Health 103

Housing 54

Utilities 105

Transportation 99

Miscellaneous 97

*Index versus U.S. average value of 100

Cost of Living Data Source: Sperling’s Best Places

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Recreation

Photo Credit: wausauwhitewater.org Photo Credit: discoverwisconsin.com

Photo Credit: wausauriverdistrict.org

For outdoor enthusiasts, Wausau provides year round

outdoor leisure opportunities including hunting, fishing,

skiing, tubing, boating, kayaking, and camping. Rib

Mountain State Park has the fourth highest peak in

Wisconsin and offers hiking and nature trails as well as

winter skiing. The city hosts the Badger State Winter

Games, an Olympic style competition for all ages

involving figure skating, skiing, curling, bowling, biking,

and billiards.

Wausau also has a strong commitment to showcasing the

visual and performing arts within The Grand Theater

and the Woodson Art Museum that rank statewide in

providing quality entertainment. The city is known for

its numerous community festivals and events

throughout the year.

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Wausau Region Communities

Kronenwetter - Surrounded by woods, lakes, rivers, and

hills, Kronenwetter is located about five miles south of Wausau. It

is the fastest growing area in north central Wisconsin and has

seven community parks and two county forests that are ideal for

family recreation opportunities.

Marathon City - A scenic hillside community located on

the banks of the Rib River and about 10 miles from Wausau, the

area has top rated schools with numerous recreational facilities,

including nearby skiing at Granite Peak and Nine Mile County

Forest.

Merrill - Known as the “City of Parks,” the city is located on

the Wisconsin River in nearby Lincoln County. Merrill is home to

many area employers.

Mosinee - A small city between Wausau and Stevens Point,

Mosinee has twelve city parks with easy access to boating and

fishing at the Wisconsin River Falls.

Photo Credit: citiestips.com

Photo Credit: kronenwetter.org

Photo Credit: wisconsinrivertrips.com

Photo Credit: ci.merrill.wi.us

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Rib Mountain - A tourist town located in the center of

Marathon County, Rib Mountain residents enjoy surrounding

natural beauty and lower taxes. Rib Mountain State Park, Nine

Mile Recreation Area, Lake Wausau, Granite Peak Ski Area, and

State Park Speedway are the main attractions.

Rothschild - The Village of Rothschild is a progressive

small community with a variety of residence style neighborhoods.

Residents have access to parks, Lake Wausau and national retail

shops.

Schofield - Bordered by the Eau Claire River and Lake

Wausau, Schofield’s main landmark is the Brooks and Ross Dam

with two boat landings that make it a prime location for canoeing,

kayaking, and fishing.

Weston - The appeal of this town east of Wausau is balance

between the city and nature. The Village of Weston has a growing

economy, top-ranked schools, attractive neighborhoods, low taxes,

area shopping centers, and nightlife options.

Photo Credit: Wisconsin Public Radio

Photo Credit: cityofschofield.org

Photo Credit: westonwi.gov

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Procedure for

Candidacy

Interested candidates should apply online

at kirbypartners.com.

Final Candidates should expect two

interviews with Kirby Partners recruiters

(including a video conference interview).

You may be asked to complete an Executive

Profile and submit references to be

considered for presentation to the search

committee.

All inquiries will be treated in confidence.

Contact:

Bryan Kirby

407.788.7302

bskirby@kirbypartners.com

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