Chief Executive Officer in Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Key Responsibilities

• The CEO is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all aspects of the operating functions, processes, and staff of the Surgical Hospital.
• Serving, along with any committee appointed for the purpose, as a liaison between the Governing Board, the Medical Staff, and all departments of the facility.
• Reporting the pertinent activities concerning the facility to the Governing Board at regular intervals.
• Appointing a person responsible for the facility in the absence of the CEO.
• Planning for the services provided by the facility and the operation of the facility.
• Overall management of the Partnership as outlined in the Operating or Limited Partnership Agreement as applicable.
• Leading discussion/presentation during Monthly Operations Review call and Governing Board meetings with USPI’s Home Office Business Operations team.
• Deploy, monitor, and ensure that USPI’s EDGE™ is the foundation of the facility’s operational processes and appropriately integrated within the facility’s QPI program.
• Ensure compliance with USPI’s policies and procedures as related to internal controls.
• Develop, monitor, and control the staffing needs, operations budget, and capital budget.
• Develop, monitor, and control the purchasing plan to stay within the proposed budget and maintain compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Negotiate and control all external contracts, such as those with physicians, ancillary services, plant maintenance, and purchasing agreements.
• Establish pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards.
• Foster positive work relationships among all departments of the facility and act as liaison between UPSI’s Home Office and all staff at the facility.
• Develop and ensure compliance with appropriate departmental policy and procedure manuals for use by the staff.
• Closely monitor variations in the financial performance of the facility to avoid cash flow problems.

Benefits of a USPI Surgical Center

• Expertise in Quality and Safety – USPI prioritizes patient safety and high clinical standards, ensuring best-in-class outcomes across its surgical centers.
• Significant Ownership and Financial Opportunity – Through joint ownership models, physicians can benefit from equity participation and long-term financial growth.
• Strong Governance and Compliance – USPI maintains a highly structured governance model with rigorous compliance programs to ensure operational integrity and adherence to healthcare regulations.
• Specialized Business Development Team – A dedicated team provides strategic support to expand market presence, enhance service offerings, and drive facility growth.
• Comprehensive Administrative Support – USPI alleviates the administrative burdens of operating a surgical facility, assisting with staffing, compliance, revenue cycle management, and supply chain optimization.