UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 5 months ago
Assistant Vice President - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expUTMB Health is a prominent healthcare institution, and they are seeking an Assistant Vice President for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute. This role involves providing leadership and oversight for operational and management activities, collaborating with various healthcare teams to enhance patient care delivery and operational performance.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Ensures that the areas within their span of control are meeting and/or exceeding external benchmarks for performance
Implements strategies collaboratively with direct reports to achieve objectives
Analyzes and monitors the operational performance of assigned departments
In collaboration with staff, Physicians, and Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute Leadership, leads, designs, and implements efforts to improve operational performance
Provides project management leadership as needed and assigned
Ensures safe, high-quality care/service for areas of responsibility
Ensures that patient—and family-centered care principles are incorporated into operations and seeks opportunities to incorporate the patient's voice into service designs
Enhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing patient care priorities, improvement, innovation, or quality of care
Ensures targets for improvements in patient services, productivity, and cost management are met
Assists in new program/service development from an operational perspective
Manages and provides status reports regularly to the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute Leadership
Participates in implementing the strategic plan for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Contributes to establishing a conducive learning environment by providing educational and research experiences to students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff
Provides training and staff development through ongoing in-services
Organizes and maintains a formal course of development in cardiac & echocardiography laboratory techniques for trainees, technicians, and support staff
Performs procedures as required and assists Medical Directors, physicians, and other professional medical staff with complex technical problems
Gathers data and leads the department's quality assurance and improvement plan to achieve a defined quality and appropriateness of quality care services
Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care
Contributes to the institutional knowledge of the latest trends, practices, and state-of-the-art technology applicable to Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Ensures that areas of responsibility are managed according to industry best practices, regulatory standards, Joint Commission standards, etc
Maintains a continuous physical presence within the service areas and responds to requests for assistance
Creatively identifies opportunities for improvement in all aspects of the service areas
Facilitates patient flow communication and problem resolution
Develops plans and policies for efficient workflow to improve quality and productivity
Develops and implements policies and programs
Serves as a resource person and role model for staff
Encourages participation in all service activities
Develop clinical protocols for procedures within Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Identifies appropriate internal controls for Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute processes and provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance
Participates in the selection and purchase of equipment, monitors the status of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, and gathers data on equipment malfunction and associated downtime
Promotes teamwork
Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability
Adheres to internal controls established by the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Serves, as requested, on task forces, work groups, or committees
Networks with other departments and services to further program development
Works with projects to a timely resolution, completes assignments according to agreed-upon deadlines, and updates the appropriate persons on the progress of the project(s) as applicable
Works diligently with other departments on various projects as necessary or as assigned
Assists Medical Directors with accreditation processes
Assists the Medical Directors and the hospital administration in advancing the services' personnel professionally
Assists the Medical Directors in maintaining quality control of the procedures
Assists the Medical Directors in implementing new and advanced techniques for patient care
Represents the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute when meeting and working with other components of UTMB
Accepts responsibility for personal professional development and demonstrates desire for personal growth
Works collaboratively with the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute and Business and Finance leadership to monitor capital expenditures against budget and regularly reconcile with purchasing and fiscal in areas of responsibility
Participates in developing a 5-year capital plan for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Develops and implements mechanisms to forecast, prepare, and manage annual operational budgets across the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute, including revenue and margin projections
Monitors and reports operational and financial management by monthly analysis of actual versus budgeted operating margins to ensure the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute is within budget guidelines
Ensures appropriate information is gathered and transmitted in support of billing functions
Works with the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute Leadership to develop/modify supply, personnel, capital equipment, and special program budgets under the guidance of the Administration
Participates in developing and implementing the long-range goals and objectives of the UTMB Clinical Enterprise of Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute. In collaboration with the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute, leadership develops and implements strategic plans for areas of responsibility within areas of responsibility
Develops and facilitates consensus among clinical and medical staff for strategic and annual operating plans to achieve UTMB's and Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute's goals
Assists in the execution of operationally focused tactics of business plans
Participates in appropriate service line activities in collaboration with other institutional leaders
Develops a process to ensure timely communications to stakeholders about the status of projects being planned or implemented
Monitors performance of services and departments against plan goals
Establishes strong collaborative relationships with the Clinical Enterprise Leadership team members, peers, School of Medicine leadership, Business and Finance Leadership, and other constituencies throughout the institution
Provides a high standard of customer service to staff, Administration, physicians, and representatives of external organizations
Oversees human resource management within Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Supports, counsels, develops and evaluates subordinate staff
Evaluate staff, monitor performance, and provide guidance to influence staff morale constructively
Assures the completion of employee performance evaluations
Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep current with the latest healthcare trends and developments
Assures adequate staffing and optimal human resource performance
Provides mentorship and professional development for direct reports
Defines all personnel requirements and position competencies for the service jointly with the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute Leadership. Continuously monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet various clinical care and financial objectives
Works collaboratively with staff, Physicians, and others to interview, hire, and orient all personnel in conjunction with the Physicians and approval from the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Objectively evaluates/documents the performance of personnel and takes corrective action as appropriate
Assures that staff in the area is trained and competent and documents the effects on patient care
Works with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, including all members of the UTMB administration and employees at all levels of the Clinical Enterprise, to ensure the efficient operations of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Collaborates with all members of the leadership team required; provides support for Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute Leadership on projects as assigned
Works with the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute to ensure external and internal communications are appropriate, complete, transparent, and professional. Assists by drafting routine communications and assisting in the development of various presentations
Effectively communicates with patients and visitors to resolve inquiries (billing, scheduling, etc.)
Communicates regarding environment and security
Identifies and promptly addresses unsafe practices and other safety issues in the service areas
Ensures staff participation in all fire safety, infection control, and other mandatory training
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Gathers data and participates in the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute quality assurance and improvement plan
Performs related duties as assigned by Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute Leadership
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in management, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field plus seven (7) years of relevant experience in administrative leadership of an academic medical center with a focus on Cardiovascular Medicine
Registered Nurse. Must possess and maintain a current RN license or valid temporary permit to practice in Texas
Nursing specialty certification, such as CVRN, CCRN, or NEA-BC
Preferred
Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field
Experience in managing physician group practices, including oversight of multiple locations
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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