Executive Fellowship Program – Healthcare Leadership

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare Executive Fellowship Program | Compass Healthcare

The Tone:
This is a full-time, paid executive fellowship program at Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, based in Seattle, WA, with coverage across Washington, Oregon, California, and Alaska. Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. This 12–18-month program offers an opportunity for recent or soon-to-be graduates to gain hands-on experience and develop the necessary skills to become future executives in the evolving world of healthcare.

The TL;DR
• Role: Executive Fellowship Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Based in Seattle, WA, with coverage across WA, OR, CA, AK
• Pay: $95,000–$130,000 yearly
• Team: Works within a cohort model, mentored by operational VPs and executive leadership
• Mission: Gain hands-on experience and develop the skills necessary to become a future executive in healthcare food and nutrition services.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operational Immersion: Immerse yourself in the intricacies of healthcare food and nutrition services operations through rotations in retail, culinary, patient services, and clinical settings, spending 2-3 weeks a month in the field.
• Strategic Leadership Development: Participate in high-level strategic planning, engage in client interactions, and contribute to innovative technology implementations, gaining insights into marketing, sales, technology, and financial management.
• Hands-On Project Leadership: Lead and contribute to impactful projects including Client Quarterly Business Reviews, annual budget process development, sales process participation (prospecting, proposal development, financial proformas), new business openings, and a culminating Capstone Project.
• Executive Access and Collaboration: Collaborate directly with Morrison executive and c-suite leadership and work with prestigious healthcare system clients, gaining unparalleled executive access.
• Structured Mentorship and Skill Enhancement: Participate in extensive orientation, SME Connects with operational VPs, finance, and technology leaders, the Morrison Regional Leadership Academy, DiSC assessments, Harvard Manage Mentor, AI Foundations, and Client Retention training, complemented by shadowing experiences with operational leaders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recent or soon-to-be master’s degree graduates are preferred. Candidates must have a strong interest in leadership within the healthcare sector.
• Experience: Prior professional work experience is required, especially for those from graduate programs with such prerequisites.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are essential for success in this role.
• Bonus: A diverse background and skill set, along with a willingness to relocate, are considered advantageous.