Traditionally, Dignity Health has offered a 12-month learning experience that allows fellows to closely observe the challenges of managing a complex and diverse health system. Fellows have had the opportunity to work in Dignity Health’s System and local facilities across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

In early 2019, Dignity Health came together with Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) to form CommonSpirit Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff. This is accomplished through clinical excellence across a system of hospitals and other care centers covering 21 states, and it offers accessibility to nearly one in four U.S. residents. We have also delivered our commitment through more than $4 billion annually in charity care, community benefits, and government program services. For more information about CommonSpirit Health, please visit us at our website or LinkedIn pages.

As a result of the merger, Dignity Health’s 2020-2021 Administrative Fellowship opportunities will be hosted within the larger CommonSpirit Health organization in the Nebraska and Texas markets. There will not be a west coast specific fellowship placement this year. Instead, CommonSpirit Health will be restructuring their Administrative Fellowship program during the 2020-2021 cycle. More information for the 2021-2022 Administrative Fellowship Program to come in May 2020.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to the fellowship programs offered by CHI, a part of the CommonSpirit Health footprint. Available opportunities vary from 1-2 year programs.

• CHI Health, Omaha Nebraska. For more information and application details visit the website.
• CHI St. Luke’s Health, Houston Texas. For more information and application details visit the website.

CommonSpirit Health invites individuals who share our passion for humankindness and closely align with our mission, vision, and values to apply to our fellowship programs. Those who possess the following traits and skills are encouraged to apply to our listed programs:

• Highly motivated work ethic
• A passion for excellence
• A willingness to collaborate
• The desire to deliver humankindness to all individuals
• A demonstrated history of initiative and creativity
• The ability to adapt to contrasting and dynamic environments

Please note the processes for each respective program:

CHI Health: Omaha, Nebraska:

For CHI Health’s Fellowship opportunity, interested applicants should submit the following information through the NAFCAS (National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service) by October 2, 2019:

• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• Statement of interest in pursuing the Administrative Fellowship at CHI Health (one-page maximum)
• Official Graduate School Academic Records
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

For more information, visit CHI Health’s website.

CHI St. Luke’s Health: Houston, Texas:

For CHI St. Luke’s Health Fellowship Opportunity, interested applicants should submit the following documents to administrativefellowship@stlukeshealth.org and include: “2020-2021 Administrative Fellowship Application–[Last, First]” with your name in the subject line by September 15, 2019 by 11:59 CST.

• Completed Application Packet (here)
• Resumé
• Cover Letter
• One-Page Statement of Purpose: Please address why you are pursuing a fellowship with CHI St. Luke’s Health, your areas of interest, and how the fellowship will have an impact on accomplishing your career goals.
• Official Transcript of Graduate Coursework
• Three Letters of Recommendation: One (1) professional, one (1) academic, and one (1) other (professional, academic, program director, etc.)

For more information, visit CHI St. Luke’s Health website.

Application Timelines:

CHI Health, Omaha NE

• Application Submission Deadline: October 2, 2019 on NAFCAS
• Phone Interviews: October 8-9, 2019
• Onsite Interviews: October 22 & 24, 2019
• Selection Decision: Fall 2019
• Anticipated Start Date: June 2020

CHI St. Luke’s Health, Houston TX

• Application Submission Deadline: September 15, 2019 by 11:59 pm via email
• Phone/Skype Interviews: Late September 2019
• Onsite Interviews: Mid October 2019
• Selection Announcement: November 2019
• Anticipated Start Date: June 2020

When will the CommonSpirit Health Fellowship Structure be announced?

CommonSpirit Health’s Workforce Development team is in the process of restructuring the Administrative Program for the 2021-2022 fellowship cycle. More information will be available in May 2020.

I am interested in working for a Dignity Health hospital, how do I pursue opportunities within Dignity Health’s footprint?

To learn more about current openings within Dignity Health facilities, please visit our jobsite here.

How are CHI Health’s and St. Luke’s Health fellowship programs structured?

CHI Health’s fellowship program is based in the Nebraska market and consists of a two-year rotational structure. The fellow will spend the first part of his or her fellowship with system leadership attending executive leadership team meetings, board meetings, and engaging in and leading initiatives from the system level. During the remainder of his or her term, the fellow will spend time rotating through various aspects of the health system. See the CHI Health’s Administrative Fellowship Program website for more information.

CHI St. Luke’s Heath fellowship program is one year long and is project-based and tailored to meet the individual fellow’s professional interests, as well as serve the operational and strategic goals of CHI St. Luke’s Health. The Administrative Fellowship program offers participants an opportunity to learn about the system’s organizational structure, the mission and the vision of CHI St. Luke’s Health. See the CHI St. Luke’s Health website for more information.

Why Fellows Choose Dignity Health

At Dignity Health, you can help the poor and underserved in an organization that shares your values and aspirations. You’ll have open, ongoing dialogue about your needs, goals and opportunities. We treat employees and patients with dignity and respect, and everyone feels welcome and accepted here, despite our different backgrounds. Dignity Health is willing to invest in you, and that makes a tremendous difference.

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