Director, Operations (Cardiac and Vascular Surgery)

Southcoast Health System; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Director of Operations to lead their Cardiac and Vascular Surgery service lines. This pivotal role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring quality care delivery, and collaborating with various departments to align with strategic goals. With a focus on patient-centered care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-respected healthcare system. Join a community that values diversity, well-being, and professional growth, and be part of a team that has been recognized as a top workplace for years.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Customized leadership training

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of management experience in surgical operations.
• Knowledge of financial principles and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery service lines.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Management of surgical operations

Financial principles

Healthcare administration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Director - Operations. This position has operational oversight of the Cardiac and Vascular Surgery service lines within Heart & Vascular.

Southcoast Health cardiac surgeons perform 300 open heart surgeries each year, and since the program’s inception in 2002, more than 5000 patients have benefited from this surgery. Cardiac surgery is performed at Charlton Memorial Hospital. There are 3 cardiac surgeons and 8 advanced practice professionals (APP) within the program.

Southcoast Health vascular surgeons perform approximately 1500 surgeries each year. Vascular surgery is performed at St. Luke’s Hospital and at Charlton Memorial Hospital. There are 3 vascular surgeons and 7 APPs supporting the service line.

The cardiac surgery practice is in Fall River and the vascular surgery practice is in Dartmouth. Both service lines session at other Southcoast Health sites across the regions we serve.

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position has operational oversight of the Cardiac and Vascular Surgery service lines within Heart & Vascular. The position reports to the Care Center Vice President and/or designee and collaborates with SPG Leadership and Care Center Leadership. It involves supporting and improving day-to-day operations of care center programs and practices aligned with the organization’s strategic vision. Responsible for operations and administrative support across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings within the health system in the assigned care center. Provide operational direction to practice and Practice Managers. Collaborate with other Directors of Operations and care center directors to ensure coordination of service delivery, information technology, financial, strategic, talent management, quality, and regulatory resources within Southcoast. Oversee and guide the delivery of quality care to patients, using benchmarks and standards. Foster cooperation by maintaining open communication between care centers and clinical specialties, ensuring a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Healthcare, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inpatient, outpatient, clinical, and administrative services within the assigned specialty, management information systems, financial principles (including budgeting and financial reporting), business plan development for services and capital equipment, and regulatory and reimbursement issues.
• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of management and supervisory experience, including surgical, care center, and/or practice operations and administrative experience, is required.
• Experience overseeing Cardiac and Vascular Surgery operations is highly desired.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 or have an exemption supported by a signed statement certifying the choice to be exempt for medical or personal reasons.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range: USD $100,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.