Finance Fellow

Job Description

Emory Healthcare Finance Fellowship Program: A Two-Year Journey to Healthcare Leadership

Emory Healthcare (EHC), a leading academic medical center, offers a comprehensive two-year, full-time paid Finance Fellowship Program designed to groom future healthcare executives. This program provides a deep dive into the intricate world of healthcare finance, encompassing everything from Financial Planning and Analysis to Revenue Cycle Operations.

What You’ll Gain:

• In-Depth Understanding: The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the full spectrum of healthcare financial services within an academic medical center environment.
• Hands-On Experience: Fellows participate in rotations and hands-on project work across diverse departments: Physician Group Practice, Hospital Group, Corporate Finance, and Revenue Cycle.
• Leadership Exposure: Directly report to a Chief Financial Officer and cultivate relationships with senior Financial Executives throughout the program.
• Strategic Insight: Observe and participate in system-level planning and leadership meetings, gaining valuable insights into strategic decision-making.
• Technical Skill Development: Hone technical skills by working with a variety of financial databases and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Assessment: Complete rotations and gain a comprehensive understanding of Revenue Cycle operations, Physician Compensation, and Physician Recruitment.
• Financial Analysis: Demonstrate strong analytical skills by completing assigned projects and rotations, showcasing a grasp of basic financial analysis principles.
• Budgeting Expertise: Contribute to the preparation of operating and capital budgets as part of a finance team.
• Professional Development: Work closely with preceptors and mentors to craft a tailored professional development plan. Attend educational in-services and engage in relevant professional activities and organizations to stay updated on current trends and best practices.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate positive working relationships across departments by attending leadership meetings and actively participating in organizational activities.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree: A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Finance, or a similar program is required. Applicants must have earned their degree before starting the program, except for programs that necessitate a residency or fellowship.
• Healthcare Experience: Prior work experience in healthcare, including internships, is preferred.
• Leadership Demonstrated: Showcase leadership qualities through community involvement or professional associations.

Application Process:

1. General Application Form: Complete the online General Application Form:

• Admin Fellow: https://non-clinical-emory.icims.com/jobs/132428/administrative-fellow/job?mode=view
• Finance Fellow: https://non-clinical-emory.icims.com/jobs/132430/finance-fellowship/job?mode=view

2. Application Materials: Submit all required materials in a single merged PDF document titled “Last Name, First Name_2025 Administrative Fellowship Application” by 10:00 AM EST on August 30th, 2024.

• Current Resume/CV
• Two Signed Letters of Recommendation
• Undergraduate Transcript (official or unofficial)
• Graduate Transcript (official or unofficial)
• Personal Statement: A single-spaced, 500–750-word essay addressing the following:
• Reasons for pursuing an administrative fellowship at Emory Healthcare
• Contributions you envision making to Emory Healthcare during the fellowship
• How you exemplify the fellowship values of Innovative Thinking, Resilience, and Adaptability
• Your post-fellowship goals and how this fellowship will help you achieve them
• Leadership qualities you possess and how you’ve demonstrated them

This comprehensive fellowship program at Emory Healthcare provides an exceptional opportunity to develop into a skilled and impactful healthcare leader.