Director Orthopedics and Spine Service Line

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains plan for delivering orthopedic and neuroscience clinical operations across the health system.
• Share responsibilities for the overall operations of the department and demonstrates an ability to operate the business unit independently and exhibit expertise in managing daily operations. Participate in hospital operations committees.
• Oversees diverse array of administrative functions, including special projects, day- to- day operations, and implementation to key strategic operational initiatives. Develops standardized tools and approaches for service line oversight, structure and performance measurement aligned with other service lines and as directed by Senior Service Line Executive.
• Evaluates the performances of the various functions, departments, services and products in the service lines against approved objectives and plans. Works collaboratively with Operational leadership to take appropriate corrective actions as required.
• Actively participates and supports the Service Line Network to align system service line market strategies. Provide consistent operational and strategic direction in delivering on the promise of network affiliations with partners: establishing shared patient pathways, outcomes/data, educational and research opportunities, and marketing collaborations.
• Supports the achievements of the short and long term goals that will drive the success of the Service Lines in critical areas, such as planning for staffing, operational processes, designing systems, processes, protocols, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure ongoing and consistent integrated care. Assures approved programs, services are executed successfully.
• Works collaboratively with Business Director for financial performance, promoting cost-effective and quality healthcare services and managing the effective utilization of resources consistent with population health management strategies. Facilitates through collaboration with the executive team and Medical Directors of the service lines all capital equipment expenditure requests and recommends for approval.
• Works in close partnership with the Medical Leaders of the Service Line and with the administrator/physician leaders of the other various clinical departments (medicine, surgery, radiology etc.) to facilitate timely appropriate decisions regarding the service line.
• Assumes responsibility for clinical portfolio growth, growth of the orthopedic and neuroscience programs, marketing, development and the other administrative initiatives including developing and implementing measurement systems for service standards.
• Provide leadership and service as a point person for the health system of joint ventures, affiliations and partnerships that will support or advance the service lines.
• Optimize existing affiliations; enhance partnerships with system entities; develop partnerships with system alliance members; and develop new partnerships within our regional reach.
• Monitors the quality improvement and safety activities and implements continuous improvement activities meeting targeted medical, clinical and operating outcomes.
• Facilitates with the service line teams’ customer experience activities demonstrating effective use of customer relations management methodologies and a strong understanding of customer trends and preferences.

Credentials:

• Registered Nurse - NJ (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• +Five (5) to seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operational Functions of a health system. 3+ years’ service line or equivalent leadership experience. Demonstrated track record of success in managing a complex clinical practice or hospital function.
• Master of Arts or Science
• MSN, MHA, MBA or other relevant degree