Director, Gastroenterology

RWJBarnabas Health; New Jersey; Sur place; USD 135 000 - 182 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Director of Gastroenterology to lead GI services across the northern region, providing strategic and operational direction. You will partner with service line leaders, physicians, and hospital executives to drive growth, strengthen operations, and advance digestive health.

The role demands a proven healthcare leader who translates vision into action, builds strong physician partnerships, and oversees program development, quality initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field is required.
• Demonstrated leadership in healthcare settings and strategic planning.
• Experience with program development, growth, and financial stewardship.

Responsabilités

• Partner with service line and system leaders to execute the GI growth plan across the northern region.
• Oversee clinical operations and expand GI services.
• Develop and execute system-wide GI business development and planning initiatives.
• Support growth of academic faculty, subspecialty programs, and Medical Group practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new GI programs, services, and care models.
• Collaborate with departments, hospitals, and the health system on space, technology, and operations.
• Support physician recruitment, development, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Pursue accreditations and external recognitions for GI.
• Develop and monitor metrics on volume, quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes and efficiency.
• Manage Digestive Health program meetings and strategic priorities.
• Foster relationships with referring physicians and across the continuum of care.
• Promote collaboration across departments, sites, and partners.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Business development

Financial management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Physician collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related healthcare field

Description du poste

Job Title: Director

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: RWJBH Admin Digestive Health

Req #: 0000264992

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $134,800.00 - $182,200.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Setting the Stage

At RWJBarnabas Health, we are advancing digestive health through exceptional clinical care, strategic growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinkingDirector of Gastroenterologyto provide strategic and operational leadership for Gastroenterology services across the northern region.

In this highly visible leadership role, you’ll partner with service line leaders, physicians, Medical Group leadership, hospital executives, and other key stakeholders to drive growth, strengthen clinical operations, and advance an integrated approach to digestive health. If you are a strategic healthcare leader who can translate vision into action while building strong relationships across a complex health system, we’d love to meet you.

A Typical Day

As Director of Gastroenterology, you’ll provide strategic leadership across clinical operations, program development, business planning, physician engagement, and service line growth. Your responsibilities may include:

• Partnering with service line and system leaders to execute the strategic vision and growth plan for Gastroenterology throughout the northern region
• Overseeing clinical operations and supporting the development and expansion of GI clinical services
• Developing and executing business development and strategic planning initiatives for system-wide Gastroenterology services
• Supporting continued growth of the academic faculty, subspecialty multidisciplinary programs, and Medical Group practices
• Identifying, evaluating, and implementing new programs, services, technologies, and care delivery models
• Partnering with academic departments, hospitals, and the health system on space, technology, and operational planning
• Supporting physician recruitment, development, engagement, and retention initiatives
• Identifying opportunities for accreditations, designations, and external recognition, including U.S. News & World Report rankings
• Developing and monitoring performance metrics related to volume, quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and financial performance
• Leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and resource utilization
• Managing Digestive Health program meetings and ensuring continued execution of strategic priorities
• Building strong relationships with referring physicians and facilitating communication across the continuum of care
• Promoting collaboration across departments, hospitals, physician practices, and community partners throughout the organization

This Role Might Be For You If...

• You are a strategic healthcare leader who can successfully move between big-picture planning and operational execution
• You enjoy building programs and identifying opportunities for sustainable service line growth
• You are skilled at developing trusted partnerships with physicians, executives, and multidisciplinary teams
• You understand how clinical quality, patient experience, operational performance, and financial stewardship work together
• You are comfortable leading within a complex matrixed healthcare environment and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• You use data and financial insights to identify opportunities and make informed business decisions
• You can navigate competing priorities and politically or financially sensitive matters with sound judgment
• You are energized by building an integrated, high-performing Gastroenterology service line across multiple sites and physician practices

To Be Considered

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related healthcare field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in project management, finance, healthcare management, strategic planning, or a related discipline required
• Additional experience in healthcare financial management, analysis, and business planning strongly preferred
• Previous experience within healthcare and/or a similar academic medical center environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to effectively communicate with executive-level stakeholders
• Proven ability to build consensus and motivate diverse, multidisciplinary teams across varying levels of academic and professional experience
• Experience managing politically and financially sensitive issues within a complex organization
• Strong strategic planning, business development, project management, and financial management capabilities
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial and operational analysis, reimbursement analysis, business trends, process improvement, and identification of system opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across all levels of a complex healthcare organization
• Experience balancing the priorities of faculty physicians and community-based/private physicians within a competitive marketplace
• Strong understanding of the components required to develop and sustain a nationally recognized Gastroenterology service line

Why RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Gastroenterology across one of New Jersey’s leading academic health systems. AsDirector of Gastroenterology, you’ll work alongside physician and executive leaders to expand access, strengthen programs, advance quality, and create an increasingly integrated approach to digestive health throughout the region.