Director, Healthcare Policy

Job Title Director, Healthcare Policy Requisition Number 45332 Employment Type Full Time Division

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Compensation Type Salaried Job Category Director / Management Level Hours Worked

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Location John Peter Smith Hospital, 1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States Shift Worked Day Job Summary The Director Healthcare Policy serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing the policy, regulatory, and advocacy priorities of JPS Health Network at the local, state, and federal levels. This role bridges healthcare operations, public policy, finance, and community impact to ensure JPS remains aligned with evolving healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and legislative priorities. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and External Affairs, the Healthcare Policy Director leads the development, analysis, and execution of policy strategies that support JPS Health Network’s mission to transform healthcare delivery to the communities we serve while ensuring compliance, operational sustainability, and access to care for the residents of Tarrant County. The position serves as a key advisor on healthcare policy trends, legislative developments, reimbursement changes, and regulatory risks impacting public safety-net health systems. The Director collaborates closely with clinical, operational, legal, finance, compliance, and clinical teams to advance organizational priorities related to access, innovation, workforce, and financial sustainability. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities Develop, direct, and implement JPS Health Network’s healthcare policy agenda at the federal, state, and local levels in alignment with organizational priorities. Analyze pending legislation, regulatory proposals, and healthcare trends impacting public hospitals, academic medicine, behavioral health, trauma services, workforce, and Medicaid‑funded systems. Translate complex policy developments into actionable recommendations for executive leadership and operational stakeholders. Support strategic initiatives related to healthcare access, workforce development, innovation, quality, and financial sustainability. Assist in the development of organizational position statements, policy briefs, white papers, executive summaries, and legislative testimony. Serve as a liaison with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, healthcare associations, and community stakeholders. Support advocacy efforts with organizations such as the Texas Hospital Association, Teaching Hospitals of Texas, American Hospital Association, and regional healthcare coalitions. Coordinate policy engagement efforts related to Medicaid, Medicare, supplemental payment programs, 340B, graduate medical education, trauma funding, behavioral health, and public hospital financing. Monitor and evaluate federal and state legislative sessions, agency rulemaking, and budget proposals. Assist in preparing executive leadership and subject matter experts for meetings with elected officials and regulatory agencies. Monitor healthcare regulations and ensure organizational awareness of changes related to CMS, HIPAA, EMTALA, Joint Commission standards, state hospital regulations, and public health requirements. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Quality, and Operational leaders to assess organizational impact and implementation strategies. Identify operational and financial risks associated with regulatory or reimbursement changes and recommend mitigation strategies. Support organizational readiness for evolving healthcare payment and delivery models. Conduct healthcare policy research and analyze reimbursement, utilization, and operational data to support evidence-based policy recommendations. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications One of the following qualification groupings is required for this position as indicated below: Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Public Policy, Political Science, Healthcare Administration, Law, or related field from an accredited college or university. 5+ years of experience in healthcare policy, government relations, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, healthcare administration, or related field with healthcare reimbursement systems, public policy analysis, or healthcare advocacy. 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare policy, government relations, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, healthcare administration, or related field. Bachelor’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Public Policy, Political Science, Healthcare Administration, Law, or related field from an accredited college or university. 7+ years of experience in healthcare policy, government relations, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, healthcare administration, or related field with healthcare reimbursement systems, public policy analysis, or healthcare advocacy. Preferred Qualifications Experience within a hospital system, public health organization, academic medical center, governmental agency, or healthcare association. Experience supporting executive leadership and cross‑functional strategic initiatives. Location Address 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States Company Overview JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax‑supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, including John Peter Smith Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, the county’s only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital‑based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network, offering specialties from primary care to general surgery and trauma. Why JPS? We’re more than a hospital. We’re 7,200 dedicated people committed to providing high‑quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. As community stewards, we abide by three rules of the road: own it, seek joy, and don’t be a jerk. Our culture celebrates positivity, respect, and excellence in everyday practice. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement JPS Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr JPS Health Network