Director Service Line Surgical

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Midland, MI seeks an executive to plan and direct administrative and operational activities across surgical specialties. This leader will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with physicians and leadership, and implement programs to grow volume and improve patient care.

The role requires project management expertise and the ability to develop and execute service line strategies in coordination with hospital leadership and affiliated teams.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in health care operations
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, time management and interpersonal skills
• Experience preferred: 8–10 years professional experience in health care operations

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive business unit and functional unit plans aligned with MyMichigan Health's mission, vision and strategic plan
• Demonstrates success in generating volume growth for assigned surgical specialties using resources and tools available
• Demonstrate knowledge to be premier expert, bringing MyMichigan Health surgical specialties to contemporary thinking and nationally recognized, creating and implementing development strategies for the service line
• Oversees operational implementation of new program development using project management skills

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

EPIC

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, health care or related field

Commitment to earn Master's degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

This position plans and directs the administrative and operational activities of the surgical specialties across the continuum of care. This position is responsible for performing long term and short term planning, developing strategic initiatives and policies/procedures. Additionally, individuals in this position will collaborate with various departments and committees to cultivate meaningful relationships with physicians, medical center leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders. This role will require skills in project management and the ability to implement strategies and demonstrate success in generating volume growth for assigned surgical specialties The Surgical Specialty Director will perform these duties in a manner that promotes quality patient care and patient satisfaction, adhering to the mission, vision, and values of MyMichigan Health.

Responsibilities

• (25%) Develops comprehensive business unit plan and functional unit plans for assigned surgical specialties that is consistent with MyMichigan Health's mission, vision, values and strategic plan. Annually reviews, revises, and updates initiatives.
• (25%) Demonstrates success in generating: volume growth for assigned surgical specialties using resources and tools available.
• (25%) Demonstrate the knowledge to be the premier expert in their respective area, bringing MyMichigan Health surgical specialties to contemporary thinking and nationally recognized. Creates and implements strategies for development of assigned surgical specialties service line, including the geographic market and the interrelationship with the other key services at MyMichigan Health.
• (25%) Oversees the operational implementation of new program development, as appropriate utilizing project management skills.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with the service line VP and the CSO, develops a capital plan for surgical specialties and present projects for review, justification and future implementation.
• In conjunction with service line VP determine physician and other provider manpower needs and participate in the recruitment of these positions by developing a workforce plan.
• Develop and tracks key service line metrics for success on a scorecard and/or dashboard.
• Actively researches regional and national trends related to surgical specialties and integrate into business plan and financial forecast when appropriate.
• Uses data and information systems to assist in decision making while adhering to the MyMichigan Health's policies.
• Works collaboratively with marketing, community education, and public relations to promote surgical specialties and develop community and referring physician awareness of the services available at MyMichigan and all applicable affiliates.
• In conjunction with the service line VP, enhance, cultivate, and develop medical staff relationships to allow open communication, problem solving, levels of satisfaction with services provided, development of new services, and identification of market needs with physicians.
• Seeks professional growth and development for self and others.
• Demonstrates leadership skills consistent with the mission and values of the organization (Available, approachable, adaptable, creative, positive, collaborative, fair and consistent).
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows, EPIC and EPIC reports and/or other technologies that are utilized by MyMichigan Health. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: NIMS IS 100: NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System
• Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer
• Credential: NIMS IS 200: NIMS IS 200 Basic Incident Command System Initial Response
• Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer
• Credential: NIMS IS 700: NIMS IS 700 Introduction National Incident Mgt System
• Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer

Required Education

• Education: BACH
• Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, health care or related field with a commitment to earn Master's degree in an agreed upon timeframe required

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

• Five years professional experience in health care operations.
• Special skills required excellent verbal, written, analytical, time management and interpersonal skills as well as computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and related products.
• Experience preferred: 8-10 years professional experience in health care operations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0 33% of the workday) lift or carry 0 10 lbs.