VP - Services Integration
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Memphis, TN · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
What You Will Do
- Drive performance across hospitals and ambulatory operations to meet or exceed system goals.
- Optimize patient flow (ED throughput, inpatient LOS, discharge efficiency) through oversight of the Integrated Operations Center (IOC).
- Improve OR utilization, block management, and procedural capacity.
- Standardize operations across facilities to reduce variation.
- Oversee productivity metrics and workforce optimization.
- Accountable for operating margin and expense management across assigned areas.
- Ensure achievement of budget targets and cost improvement initiatives.
- Lead operational components of enterprise performance improvement programs.
- Monitor labor cost per adjusted discharge and service line contribution margins.
- Collaborate with Finance to develop sustainable growth models.
- Partner with Chief Quality Officer, Medical and Nursing leadership to drive clinical excellence.
- Implement enterprise strategic initiatives across operations particularly around access.
- Support service line expansion and access growth initiatives.
- Evaluate operational feasibility of new programs and partnerships.
- Collaborate with physician leaders on operational alignment.
- Foster accountability through transparent performance dashboards.
- Lead change management efforts across complex environments.
- Promote a culture of service excellence and patient-centered care.
Performance Metrics
- Operating margin and expense targets
- Adjusted admissions and procedural growth
- ED length of stay
- Inpatient length of stay
- OR utilization rates
- Labor productivity metrics
- Quality and safety indicators
- Access metrics (new patient lag, appointment availability)
- Associate engagement scores
Qualifications
- A Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management or Healthcare Administration.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive hospital/healthcare experience with a verifiable record of career progression.
- Demonstrated achievement of strategic and operational change in a medical center environment.
Experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive hospital/healthcare experience with a verifiable record of career progression.
- Demonstrated achievement of strategic and operational change in a medical center environment.
Skills And Abilities
- A track record of leadership effectiveness, strong business acumen, and a demonstrated history of achieving results through collaboration, strong influence, and communication.
- Must be able to foster innovative approaches in a complex system, provide strategic thought leadership, exhibit strong influence over change processes, and measure and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization including physicians.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, plan, and execute complex projects with a focus on results.
- Outstanding consultation, coaching, and listening skills with the ability to effectively establish trust and credibility.
- Demonstrates the ability to delegate effectively and establish clear guidelines for accountability.
- Establishes performance levels and service standards in each area of oversite to ensure productivity meets or exceeds service and quality standards with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
- Proven ability to analyze data and information to identify problems and opportunities, and develop recommendations, solutions, and interventions that reflect good business judgment and support the organizational values.
- Progressive administrative and operational experience in organizations where in-depth knowledge of planning, marketing, operations, finance, and information systems has been demonstrated.
- Extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and relevant trends.
- Knowledge and understanding of strategic and business planning concepts and practices, and ability to make effective presentations to diverse groups.
- Successful experience in affecting operating efficiencies in a clinical setting.
- Experience in long-range strategic planning and the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of operating budgets.
Physical Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.