Hospital Administrative Director, Surgery and Plastic Surgery

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is hiring an Hospital Administrative Director for Surgery and Plastic Surgery to lead daily operations, oversee staff and budgets, and drive efficiency and quality across the departments. The role partners with physician leaders and hospital teams to implement strategic initiatives and improve patient care outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings a master's degree in health care administration or MBA and 5+ years in management with budgeting responsibilities, plus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, health care administration or related field.
• 5 years' related management and budget administration experience.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma.
• Experience working directly with physician leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the Departments of Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
• Develop operational workflows, policies and procedures, and staff development activities.
• Prepare operational and capital budgets and monitor variances.
• Collaborate with executives to drive cost containment and revenue opportunities.
• Lead accreditation and quality initiatives to ensure standards compliance.

Education

Master's degree in business administration, health care administration or related field

5 years' related management and budget administration experience

Experience with Lean and Six Sigma

Experience working with physician leaders

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

Hospital Administrative Director, Surgery and Plastic Surgery

Managers/Directors/Administrators

Brooklyn, NY

Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Hospital Administrative Director, Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
In this role, the successful candidate The Administrative Director, Surgery and Plastic Surgery is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the Departments of Surgery and Plastic Surgery. This includes providing administrative oversight, financial planning, as well as operational direction and evaluation, in a manner consistent with the departmental/divisional mission, purposes, and goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providesdailyoversightandmanagementofstaffresources,patientandstaffscheduleswhere needed, supplies, equipment and environment of care with a focus on efficiency, patient throughput, quality and safety. This includes assuring timely discharges to reach MDT goals.
• Leads projects and initiatives focused on achieving institutional goals and promoting growth of the servicesbydevelopingproposalstooptimizeexistingservicesortorealizenewopportunitiesandby leading others as a change agent to achieve desired outcomes.
• Facilitatesthedevelopmentandimplementationofoperationalworkflows,policiesandprocedures, and staff development activities to ensure the efficiency of operations, promote quality of care and the financial stability of operations.
• Facilitatestheadministrativeprocessofclinical/departmentalactivitiesincludingrecruitingandon-boarding, maintaining records, organizing meetings, seminars, trainings, etc.
• Establishesandmonitorsgoals,objectivesandservicestandardsforthedepartmentsinconjunction with departmental/organizational leadership
• Workswithotherhospitalteamsandkeystakeholders,includingphysician,nursing,ancillaryand operational leadership to drive efficiency.
• Engageswithstaffandestablishesaneffectivecommunicationstrategytosupportstaff engagement.
• Maintainsawarenessofnewandemergingtechnologiestomanagetheprocessofinnovative change effectively with knowledge of the clinical implications.
• Partnerswithappropriate leadership to initiate clear communication to patients,attendings and stakeholdersduringemergencysituationsrelatedtoweather,crisis,technical/mechanicalissues, environmental issues, surges in patient volume, etc.
• Preparesoperationalandcapital budgets.
• Develops strategies for cost containment and maximization of revenues by working with organizationalstakeholdersincludingphysicianleaders,supplychain,nursingandfinance
• Workscloselywithfinancealongwith AVPandChiefofServiceonbudgeting,includingongoing monitoring, understanding variances, and maintaining close fiscal responsibility
• CollaborateswithChiefofServiceanddesigneesaroundvalue-basedinitiativestoreduce unnecessary costs while driving patient quality and safety.
• WorkswithChiefofServiceanddesigneestoidentityopportunitiesforrevenuecapturethrough effective clinical documentation in conjunction with the Director of Quality
• ProactivelyworkswiththeChiefofServiceandAVPonfuturecapitalneedsandshepherds new/replacement equipment through the capital review process

Staff Management

• Fostersongoingmentoring,coaching,developmentandprofessionaladvancementofmanagement and staff at all levels within areas of responsibility.
• PromotescollaborativerelationshipswithinMedicalServicesandwithotherHospitalconstituencies to advance service goals and participates actively in the recruitment and selection of Medical Service management/professional staff, etc. as appropriate.
• Supervisedirectandindirectreportsintheiraccomplishmentofgoals,tasks,anddepartmental initiatives.

Data Analytics

• Synthesizes complex information in high-quality deliverables for presentation to senior leadership. Serveasresourcetodetermineappropriatedatasourcestoobtaininformationnecessarytoachieve department and/or organizational goals.
• WorkscollaborativelywiththeHospitalOperationsandAnalyticsteam tobuildandenhanceservice-specific dashboards to drive change and continue monitoring.
• Utilizesavailableoperationaldashboardstoidentifyopportunitiesandimplementeffective corrective actions when opportunities arise.
• WorkscollaborativelywiththeDepartmentAdministratorsandHospitalleadersonoperationalizing strategic goals for the department
• Compliance,PolicyDevelopmentandAccreditation Programs
• LeadsthemaintenanceandachievementofTraumaLevel1ACSandMBSAQIPaccreditation,which includes successful site visits by accreditation bodies. Works with Regulatory, program leadership, and liaison services to ensure we are meeting standards, maintaining registries, and identifying opportunities for proactive adjustments.
• Develops,monitors,andmaintainsqualityassuranceprogramsincompliancewithapplicableTJC, CMS, NYS DOH and other regulatory standards
• Ensurescompliancewithandperformanceonnationalmeasures,TJCnationalpatientsafetygoals, hospital shared goals, and other hospital operational and quality metrics.
• Anticipateschangesinregulationsanddevelopsaplanforcomplianceand/orperformance improvement.

Special Projects

• Participatesinspecialprojectsandperformsotherdutiesasalignedwiththemissionandvalues of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters degree in business administration, health care administration or related field and 5 years' related progressively responsible management and budget administration experience including experience planning and implementing administrative activities and supervising staff. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Written and oral communication skills applicable to a wide variety of audiences. Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. Experience with managing frontline and supervisory staff. Experience working directly with physician leaders. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:
7-10 years of relevant management experience. Expert in Microsoft Suite and familiarity with Tableau. Proficient in budgeting/financial reporting software.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal . NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $119,356.37 - $200,000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.