Director Operations (JR230116)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ViziRecruiter, LLC. is seeking a Director of Hospital Operations in New York. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, fostering a patient-centered culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s, along with over five years of managerial experience in healthcare. The position demands strong leadership and project management skills, especially in high-acuity environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership/management experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, patient flow, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight across the hospital.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Lead hospital-wide initiatives including workflow redesign.

Skills

Leadership

Operational oversight

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Hospital Operations to lead and oversee day-to-day operational performance across the hospital campus. This role is responsible for translating organizational strategy into execution; driving efficiency, quality of care, patient throughput, and overall patient experience.

The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader with a clinical background and demonstrated management experience who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Translate complex data, KPIs, and operational risks into actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Lead hospital-wide initiatives including workflow redesign, operational readiness, and capital projects.
• Oversee clinical infrastructure projects such as renovations, space planning, and new program implementation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Nursing, Medical Directors, Facilities, IT, and other stakeholders to drive operational excellence.
• Manage real-time operational challenges including capacity constraints, high census periods, and emergency events.
• Serve as Incident Commander during operational or clinical disruptions as needed.
• Support regulatory readiness, accreditation activities, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead post-event reviews, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressiveleadership/managementexperience in a hospital or healthcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, patient flow, and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, DOH).
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and manage cross-functional teams.