Executive Director-Specialty Service Lines: FT, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Executive Director, Specialty Service Lines to lead administrative and strategic initiatives across the Service Lines divisions. You will partner with division leadership and strategic ventures to promote growth, brand recognition and successful program deployment.

Responsibilities include overall project planning, managing strategic initiatives, and providing subject matter expertise to committees and cross-functional partners, aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, public health or related field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible management positions within healthcare.
• Strong operational execution and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative and leadership functions for Specialty Service Lines divisions.
• Partner with division leadership to promote growth, brand recognition and strategic planning.
• Oversee project planning and management of strategic initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to committees, workgroups, and cross-functional partners.
• Align initiatives with Mercy’s mission and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, public health or related field

Advanced degree in healthcare, business, public health or related field

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Executive Director, Specialty Service Lines is directly responsible for the administrative and leadership functions associated with the Specialty Service Lines Divisions’ goals and priorities. This role partners with the Specialty Service Lines Division leadership team, including Strategic Ventures, to promote growth, brand recognition and strategic planning within the Service Line. The Executive Director, Specialty Service Lines is responsible for overall project planning and management, and providing subject matter expertise and support to committees, workgroups, and cross-functional partners for assigned strategic projects. Plays an integral role in developing, launching, and managing the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. This position reports to the Vice President, Specialty Service Lines and performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Details

Location
Mercy Southeast
2126 Independence
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Hours/Schedule
Full-Time (40-hrs per week), Days
Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, public health or related field
Preferred education: Advanced degree in healthcare, business, public health or related field
Experience: Five years increasingly responsible management positions within healthcare

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong operational execution skills—both independently and through managers
• Proven leadership with demonstrated ability to foster an environment of teamwork, accountability, and responsibility
• Ability to understand service line vision and goals while converting actions into measurable outcomes
• Project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and growth mindset
• A collaborative partnership style that builds relationships across the ministry
• Capacity to work with a wide variety of people and teams throughout the organization
• A high degree of professionalism and leadership presence
• Ability to work independently with periodic guidance from senior leadership

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.

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