Lee Syphus
About Lee Syphus
Lee Syphus serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations for Intermountain Health, specializing in reengineering operations to enhance financial performance. With extensive experience in healthcare administration, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, focusing on staff satisfaction and collaborative growth.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Lee Syphus currently serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations for the Medical Group at Intermountain Health, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Denver, Colorado, and operates in a hybrid work environment. Prior to this position, he worked as the Interim Regional Vice President of Operations at Intermountain Health in 2022 for five months, located in Montana. His tenure at Intermountain Health includes a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and improving financial outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Lee Syphus earned his MBA/MHA in Healthcare Administration, Business, and Finance from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, studying from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Business from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his specialization in reengineering operations and improving processes within healthcare organizations.
Background
Lee Syphus has extensive experience in healthcare operations, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Mercy Health as Executive Director of Mercy Medical Associates in the Kentucky Region for six months in 2012, and later as Vice President and Chief Network Integration Officer from 2015 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Vidant Health and Valley Baptist Health System, where he focused on operations, physician recruitment, and strategic planning.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Lee Syphus has demonstrated a commitment to improving medical staff satisfaction and engagement. He has implemented strategies to empower and motivate physicians, fostering loyalty and collaboration. His operational leadership has been characterized by a focus on creating win/win relationships with communities, employees, and stakeholders, which has contributed to collaborative growth in the organizations he has served.
Professional Experience
Lee Syphus has held various significant positions in healthcare management, including Senior Administrator for Regional Operations at Vidant Health from 2009 to 2012, and Director of Operations & Physician Recruitment from 2006 to 2009. He also served as Vice President of Medical Group Operations at SCL Health from 2019 to 2022. His roles have consistently involved leading physician services, business development, and practice management, showcasing his comprehensive operational expertise.