System Director Healthcare Labor Optimization

CommonSpirit Health; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a System Director for Healthcare Labor Optimization. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing the financial and operational health of hospitals in the Mountain Region. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, the successful candidate will lead initiatives that drive labor cost reductions and improve productivity within a large healthcare system. The position demands extensive experience in hospital management and a strong background in financial analysis, making it ideal for a strategic leader passionate about transforming healthcare delivery. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating equitable healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hospital management engineering experience required.
• Proven record in cost reduction and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations to optimize labor costs across hospitals.
• Consult on operational improvements and efficiency enhancements.

Skills

Healthcare Productivity Management

Benchmarking Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree

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Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses, and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states, contributing over $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits, and unreimbursed government programs. We are committed to creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities.

Responsibilities

This position requires residence in the Mountain Region (CO, KS, UT) and hospital experience in this region. The role supports hospitals in these areas and is remote within the Mountain Region. Must have experience in Labor Productivity Management, Finance, and Healthcare.

The Operations Performance team in our Performance Improvement Department develops and implements staffing standards, productivity management guidelines, labor budget targets, and benchmarking tools. The role demands strong financial analysis skills, with a focus on labor productivity within a large healthcare system.

This position provides consulting services to enhance the fiscal and operational health of CommonSpirit Health, focusing on operating efficiencies and labor cost reductions. It directs management engineering and consulting services for over 40 hospitals and affiliates, aiming to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of operations, with a primary focus on labor costs exceeding $1.5 billion annually for 35,000 FTEs. Continuous cost reduction through process redesign and effective labor management is essential.

Responsibilities include leading financial operations services aligned with the organization’s mission and philosophy, identifying operational improvements, and managing consulting projects to optimize labor costs and operational efficiency across multiple entities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: At least 12 years of hospital management engineering and/or management consulting experience, including 5 years of management experience with a proven record of cost reduction, revenue enhancement, quality improvement, and systems implementation. Line management and mentoring experience in productivity measurement are required.

Preferred Experience: Productivity/Labor Management expertise.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Health Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or Finance; Master's Degree preferred.

Skills

• Expertise in healthcare productivity management
• Knowledge of benchmarking, TQM/CQI tools, and methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and personnel management skills
• Experience in budgeting, financial management, and business planning
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead change and improve processes through collaboration

Pay Range

$65.63 - $95.17 per hour