Executive Director - Cardiovascular Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

401(k) matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an executive leader to guide hospital, clinic, and service line operations. You will partner with physicians and leaders to drive growth, improve quality, and enhance patient experience across complex health systems.

The role requires a Master’s in a relevant field and 3–5 years of progressive healthcare leadership. Cardiology experience is preferred; strong financial and strategic acumen is essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for service lines and major organizational initiatives.
• Partner with Medical Directors to develop regional centers of excellence.
• Provide oversight to department leaders across hospital and clinic operations.
• Drive operational performance, quality, patient safety, and customer service.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning; mentor leaders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational leadership

Financial acumen

Change management

Staff development

Education

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

Tools

LEAN principles

Regulatory compliance

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. 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.

• including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.