Director of Anesthesia Operations I - New Jersey

About the role

The Director of Anesthesia Operations I oversees anesthesia operations across multiple hospital and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) locations throughout Central and Northern New Jersey. The portfolio currently includes 5 hospitals and 11 ambulatory surgery centers, with operational assignments subject to change based on evolving business needs and organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Financial and Operational
• Assist in preparation of corporate budgets with EVPS clinical leadership and financial and accounting team
• Together with regional clinical leadership, monitor financial performance of facility contracts and labor cost variances to budget
• Specifically monitor and manage labor costs and hours as compared to budget
• Establish appropriate internal processes and other standard work tools to ensure effective and efficient operations
• Attend clinical leadership meetings to resolve operational issues and communicate significant issues related to corporate strategy, financial performance & other corporate initiatives
• Develop and monitor business metrics related to financial and operational performance, including interfacing with Central Services, Business Intelligence and other internal departments responsible for data production and analysis
• Interface with other leaders within the organization as needed to resolve issues and successful implement Corporate and divisional goals and objectives
• People Management
• Recruit, train, develop and evaluate Client Services employees
• Work with regional/executive clinical leadership, as well as Human Resources, to develop a pipeline of effective leadership at the facility level
• Direct Regional specialty recruiting strategy to fulfill needs for short, mid and long-term contract success and market development
• Provide formal, quarterly feedback to assigned recruitment and new hire team through established report card procedures
• Assess new contract staffing needs and communicate those to the recruitment department and third-party staffing companies
• Other Duties
• Manage and monitor clinical compensation and other benefits-related processes and procedures
• Manage provider resources and allocations, including: Approval of position openings and requisitions Authorization of contract requests for all providers within the Region
• Implement start-ups and acquisitions in collaboration with designated internal work groups, as well as clinical and operational leadership
• Coordinate clear and consistent communication with other departments on successfully integrating new programs
• Actively participate in Kaizen events to improve processes both internally and externally
• Business Development, Acquisitions & Organic Growth
• Absorb and provide required specialty-specific information
• Identify target providers within and outside of local market
• Obtain and disseminate pertinent information
• Serve as key contact in current facilities or offices related to cross-selling or expansion of services
• Establish processes to insure the effective operationalization of organic growth contracts, including the assignment of a Client Services team, participation in relevant meetings, acclimating new providers and groups to the organization, implementation of standard work, establishing budgets and ongoing assessment and recalibration of new business
• Interface with ENVOY or other recruitment staff to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place to identify and place potential candidates in an efficient and cost-effective manner for both temporary and permanent assignments
• Client Management
• Coordinate contract negotiation/renegotiation process in conjunction with Legal, clinical & operations leadership, and other relevant internal stakeholders
• Coordinate and monitor contract changes
• Meet regularly with key client stakeholders to:
• Identify any projected changes in service requirements that impact operations and financials
• Proactively address client expectations and issues
• Understand and communicate local market issues within the assigned geographic area that impact the Company and client through networking and nurturing of other healthcare relationships in the region
• Act as a corporate liaison to ensure a strong sense of “Company” within the provider community
• Provide support as required for business development opportunities within assigned region
• Act as a liaison as necessary between corporate departments and Client facility personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or university
• 7+ years managing multi-discipline, multi-specialties and multiple locations at a regional level
• 10 years’ experience in physician practice management or healthcare management with extensive physician interface
• Master’s Degree in health-related field strongly preferred ; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Plans and conducts performance appraisals and talent assessments of staff, recommends merits, bonuses and promotions and administers corrective actions when necessary

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Limited Healthcare FSA
• FSAs for Transportation and Parking
• HSAs

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Full time