Associate Hospital Administrator

Universal Health Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Associate Hospital Administrator to lead assigned departments and ensure quality patient care in a regulated environment.

Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee operational strategy, coordinate with medical staff and leadership, and drive initiatives across behavioral health services to support the continuum of care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in hospital or healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Three (3) years’ healthcare management experience, knowledge of behavioral health operations strongly preferred.
• LCSW or LCMHC preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare administration, theory and practice, and human resources administration.
• Physical Requirements: mobility and communication in English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership, management, and direction for assigned departments. Monitor quality care and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Cooperate with hospital leadership for patient-centered integration of shared functions and strategies directed by the CEO.
• Implement hospital initiatives and strategies as directed by the CEO.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

HR administration

Education

Master's degree in hospital or healthcare administration

Job description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is for a full-time Associate Hospital Administrator. The position offers full benefits and a convenient weekday schedule.

At Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, we are helping to create brighter, healthier futures for our patients and their families. We are the Piedmont Triad's only private psychiatric hospital meeting the chemical dependency illnesses and behavioral healthcare needs of those in our community.

Our 164-bed inpatient services for adolescents through senior adulthood offers comprehensive and individual assessments, psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization, daily group therapy and personalized aftercare planning. We also offer a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program to ensure the continuum of care for our patients. Old Vineyard is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We are passionate about our work and are looking for individuals who share in this passion.

Benefits for our Associate Hospital Administrator include:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!


• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career


• HealthStream online learning catalogue


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Tuition Assistance (after 1-year of employment)

What does the Associate Hospital Administrator do at Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services?

Reporting to the CEO, provides administrative leadership, management, and direction for assigned departments. Has the authority and responsibility for taking all reasonable steps to monitor quality care, adherence to hospital policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Cooperates with other hospital leadership for patient-centered integration of shared functions and responsibilities in the provision of healthcare services. Implements hospital initiatives and strategies as directed by the CEO.

What do our current staff value at Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services?

A supportive and engaging environment that puts patient care first and values the significant contributions our employees make every day. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Old Vineyard is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we care for, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer behavioral health workers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the behavioral healthcare field. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with Old Vineyard BHS and our parent-company, Universal Health Services (UHS). We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. In absence of these qualifications upon hire, must demonstrate ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within reasonable time frame via the organization’s orientation and training program.

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in hospital or healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

Required Experience

Three (3) years’ of healthcare management related experience, knowledge of behavioral health operations strongly preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification

None required. LCSW or LCMHC preferred.

Required Skills

Knowledge of healthcare administration, theory and practice, and human resources administration. Demonstrates understanding of legal and regulatory controls, as well as professional and moral ethics. Evidence of interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with Governing Body, Medical Staff, hospital staff, patients and members of the community. Knowledge of financial implications of decision including budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments and/or projects.

Physical Requirements:

Requires sufficient body mobility to accomplish essential functions. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel with ease. Requires walking and standing often. Requires frequently speaking on the telephone. Able to write legibly and grammatically to convey patient behavior and information in the patient chart. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Communicating fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to appropriately interact with all program staff, patients, visitors, attending physicians, and other department representatives.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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