Executive Director - Cardiovascular Services

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR, seeks an executive leader to oversee hospital, clinic, and service line operations. You’ll partner with physicians and senior leaders to drive strategic growth, financial performance, quality outcomes, and patient experience.

You will lead budgeting, resource planning, and major initiatives while mentoring leaders and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards. Cardiology experience is a plus as Mercy continues to advance patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Experience collaborating with physicians and executive leaders.
• Cardiology experience preferred.
• Strong strategic, operational, financial, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, service line growth, and major organizational initiatives.
• Partner with Medical Directors to develop regional centers of excellence.
• Provide oversight and support to department leaders across hospital and clinic operations.
• Drive operational performance, quality, patient safety, and customer service improvements.
• Lead budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning efforts.
• Mentor and develop leaders while promoting engagement, recruitment, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Champion LEAN principles and continuous process improvement.
• Foster collaboration across departments, providers, and executive leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Operational excellence

LEAN methodology

Team mentorship

Physician collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Healthcare Admin

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Provides executive leadership for assigned hospital, clinic, and service line operations. Partners with physicians and operational leaders to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, financial performance, quality outcomes, and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning, service line growth, and major organizational initiatives.
• Partner with Medical Directors to develop regional centers of excellence.
• Provide oversight and support to department leaders across hospital and clinic operations.
• Drive operational performance, quality, patient safety, and customer service improvements.
• Lead budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning efforts.
• Mentor and develop leaders while promoting engagement, recruitment, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Champion LEAN principles and continuous process improvement.
• Foster collaboration across departments, providers, and executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Experience working collaboratively with physicians and executive leaders.
• Cardiology experience preferred.
• Strong strategic, operational, financial, and leadership skills.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.