WICHITA –Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER has named Jason Desai to serve as its new vice president of operations.
“We are excited to add Jason to the Wesley family,” said Tripp Owings, Wesley Woodlawn’s CEO. “He brings a strong process-improvement focus as well as experience in project management and strategic planning to this position.”
Desai comes to Wesley after serving as the administrative fellow at HCA’s Continental Division office in Denver. As administrative fellow, he managed the division’s hospital growth initiatives and led performance-improvement projects by reviewing and negotiating contracts. Previously in his career, Jason held the position of administrative resident at North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colorado, and various progressing management roles at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. He co-founded the non-profit organization SELF, which collaborates with leaders in Honduras to assist under-developed communities.
Desai received his bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in healthcare leadership from the University of Denver.
“I’m excited to join the Wesley team and look forward to placing roots in the Wichita community,” Desai said.