John Kniesche
Corte Madera
Summary
Self motivated healthcare leader with 10+ years of experience in a highly matrixed ambulatory setting. Brings a unique perspective as both a multiple-time cancer survivor as well as possessing a diverse and extensive background, balancing the needs of the patient with the realities of organizational demands. Has a strong background in communication, problem solving, and identifying, creating, and implementing clinical best practices and protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
System Director, Physician Enterprise
CommonSpirit Health
06.2019 - Current
- Directs multiple enterprise Physician Enterprise programs ensuring effective operations and communication with all stakeholders involved
- Leads matrixed teams, including clinical teams (physicians, APPS, operational dyad partners) to carry out geographically dispersed clinical initiatives
- Collaborates across CommonSpirit Health on behalf of the Physician Enterprise to implement and scale Physician Enterprise clinical initiatives, including clinical guidelines while leveraging opportunities with region/market medical directors and dyad partners
- Creates an environment of trust among Physician Enterprise clinical partners by empowering the team to achieve success and ensuring successful integration of key initiatives as defined by the Physician Enterprise Executive Team
- Develops and maintains a solid understanding of PE physician groups, and market characteristics across the enterprise in order to identify the optimal locations and teams for new partnerships and emerging programs
- Physician and APP Engagement and Experience program development/direction for multiple steering committees and subcommittees related to provider well-being; including Ministry Fund Grant program manager 1.0 FTE oversight
- Clinical council programmatic support; including monthly Physician Enterprise Leadership Meetings
- Develops and supports the Physician Enterprise CME affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine for all PE CME activities, including event management and content development for PE Clinical Updates/Grand Rounds
- Senior Personnel for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute: Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Grant
- Key distribution point of contact for different Physician Enterprise constituencies including PE Leadership, Core Leadership and the community of 8,00 providers by specialty and location
Program Manager
Dignity Health
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Patient experience lead for 5 Clinically Integrated Networks, leading the transition from Avatar (previous patient experience vendor) to Press Ganey including the contracting discussions on behalf of the CINs
- Member of 3 person Editorial Board of 2 editions of the Population Health and Physician Integration Annual Value Report (60+ pages highlighting achievements across the enterprise)
- Integral member of the Graduate Medical Education Leadership Council, leading the collaboration of Family Residency Program Directors from across Dignity Health to share best practices
- Lead project manager for multiple clinical councils for Physician Integration, including Chronic Disease Management Task Force, GME Leadership Council, FPMG Leadership Council
Process Improvement Specialist
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Lead Project Manager and Facilitator for the Acute Care Medicine Value Stream, directly coaching Executive Leadership, Mid-Level Managers and Front-Line Staff involved in the Value Stream related improvement work
- Facilitated weekly meetings with group of executives who oversaw Value Stream improvement work
Summer Research Associate
MarinHealth Medical Center
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Researched the viability of a neurological rehabilitation unit
- Created a pro forma for the budget of the unit after gathering potential market volume data
- Presented findings and recommendations to executive team
Research Assistant
UCLA LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Performed general research assistant activities for a cutting-edge cancer survivorship program
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Management
University of California, Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health
01-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01-2010
Skills
- Relationship & Team building
- Facilitate collaborative efforts
- Detail-oriented approach
- Proficient in navigating matrixed environments
- Lean Green Belt Certified
Awards
- Physician Enterprise Vision Award for Inspiration, 03/01/22, Presented the Inspiration Award for System Employees in the Physician Enterprise, 1 of 3 categories presented in the inaugural recognition program at CommonSpirit Health
- 2018 Emerging Leaders Program, 06/01/18, 1 of 50 system office leaders selected to participate in the 'Emerging Leaders' program. The curriculum was designed to build competence for leading multiple teams and increasing leadership expertise and self-awareness
Timeline
System Director, Physician Enterprise
CommonSpirit Health
06.2019 - Current
Program Manager
Dignity Health
09.2015 - 06.2019
Process Improvement Specialist
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
07.2013 - 09.2015
Summer Research Associate
MarinHealth Medical Center
06.2012 - 09.2012
Research Assistant
UCLA LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence
06.2009 - 09.2009
Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Management
University of California, Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan
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