Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an Administrative Fellow/Resident to join its hospital leadership development program. Based at this established acute care campus — home to a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Carondelet Neurological Institute, and Carondelet Joint Replacement Center — the fellow works directly alongside senior administrators across hospital service lines. This is a structured, mentored experience designed to develop the next generation of healthcare executives through real-world exposure to hospital operations, strategic initiatives, and administrative leadership, with an explicit tie to long-term succession planning.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities, including professional seminars and workshops
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Based at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, established in 1961 — a full-service acute care campus in Tucson, AZ
- Singular reporting relationship maintained for consistent mentoring and professional development throughout the fellowship
- Cross-functional exposure to hospital-wide activities, initiatives, and administrative functions beyond a single department
- Completes special projects assigned by senior administrators across the organization
- Participates in administrative rotations and attends Administrative Medical Staff meetings
- Prepares reports, activity summaries, and weekly Administrator meeting minutes
- Attends professional seminars and workshops to build administrative expertise
- Facility service lines include: Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Carondelet Neurological Institute, Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, labor and delivery, cardiology, orthopedics, and emergency medicine
- Fellowship is directly linked to the hospital's long-term leadership succession planning pipeline
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Currently enrolled in and actively pursuing a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Hospital Administration (MHA), Health Administration (MHA), or a closely related graduate program
- Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team in a collaborative hospital environment
About the Community
Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, offering a compelling blend of Southwestern culture, outdoor recreation, and affordability relative to other major Sun Belt metros. Surrounded by five mountain ranges, the region draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round with hiking, cycling, and desert landscapes, while the University of Arizona anchors a vibrant arts, dining, and research community. Tucson's cost of living remains accessible, and its proximity to Phoenix (roughly 100 miles north) and the Mexican border adds both convenience and cultural richness — making it an attractive destination for early-career healthcare professionals building roots in the Southwest.