Director, Gastroenterology — Growth & Operations Leader

RWJBarnabas Health; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Director of Gastroenterology to provide strategic and operational leadership for digestive health services across the northern region. You will collaborate with service line leaders, physicians, Medical Group leadership, hospital executives, and other key stakeholders to drive growth and strengthen clinical operations.

In this high-visibility role you will lead program development, business planning, physician engagement, and service line growth, while ensuring

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Partner 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

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial management

Project management

Healthcare administration

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Director of Gastroenterology to provide strategic and operational leadership for digestive health services across the northern region. You will collaborate with service line leaders, physicians, Medical Group leadership, hospital executives, and other key stakeholders to drive growth and strengthen clinical operations.

In this high-visibility role you will lead program development, business planning, physician engagement, and service line growth, while ensuring