Associate Vice President, Cardiovascular Services, MTI Heart Acquisition, Full Time, Days
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Cardiovascular Services oversees the Jackson Heart Institute and heart transplant/heart failure/MCS. This position holds the responsibility for administrative oversight, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating work objectives of the facility to ensure the execution of the overall mission and goals in support of the corporate objectives related to CV services for Jackson Health System (JHS). The position reports jointly to the VP, Transplant and CEO, Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH).
Provides the leadership framework for planning, directing, coordinating and improving services by the Division that are responsive to the needs of JMH, MTI, and other facilities. Demonstrates judgment and autonomy in problem-solving, acting as both an administrative and operational resource for JMH and MTI. Assists in the development and implementation of business plans within key service lines. Collaborates with the Jackson Heart Institute and JHS CV Services team members, medical and surgical directors, service line and business development directors, and other JHS leaders to develop and implement processes to support a comprehensive and cohesive CV service line across the entire health system. Leads strategic planning and business development of CV Services across JHS, including personally developing and nurturing internal and external relationships necessary to execute on a long-term service line strategic plan. Collaborates with the Jackson Heart Institute and JMH CV Services team members, medical and surgical directors, service line and business development directors, and other JMH leaders to develop and implement processes to support a comprehensive CV service line. Supports, executes, and monitors Process Improvement projects. Facilitates timely, effective communication and collaboration among departments. Manages and develop financial performance metrics by efficient utilization of financial resources. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of developments affecting divisional operations in local, state and federal legislation and administrative regulations. Manages single professional practice standards for JHS. Informs the executive leadership on the status of operations and provide support in developing and implementing long-range strategic and cooperation plans which support JMH and MTI's overall mission and goals. Recommends changes in long-range policies and strategies of the hospital as appropriate. Collaborates with other JMH and MTI team members to foster efficient processes, emphasizing patient safety, care quality, and inter-departmental communication. Promotes a positive image to the public about the activities, accomplishments and expectations of JMH and MTI. Promotes the development and implementation of processes which assesses levels of performance based on the JHS mission and vision statement. Monitors defined operational standards and ensure activities achieve optimum service delivery/systems/care/processes and established high performance objectives to meet regulatory requirements for all programs in the CV services of JMH and MTI. Recruits, motivates and maintains an effective staff to carry out assigned responsibilities. Provides for the training and development of the staff; plans and coordinates educational programs as needed. Administratively directs and coordinates ancillary and support services as directed, including providing leadership for the management team responsible for those areas. May have responsibilities that include providing direction, guidance, and management to Plant Operation, Environmental, Physician Relations, and food service. The leader understands and adheres to JHS compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct, Compliance Policies, and all other JHS Policies and Procedures and supports the commitment of JHS in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for health care providers by demonstrating knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family and organization information. The leader further understands that MTI is committed to its role in preventing health care fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state and federal laws related to health care fraud and abuse. This commitment is supported and enabled through an anonymous hotline which serves as one of several mechanisms for reporting suspected fraud, waste and/or abuse, as well as other compliance related issues. The leader to report through any of the reporting mechanisms (e.g., anonymous hotline, supervisor, Compliance Officer) any suspected health care fraud, waste and/or abuse as well as other compliance-related issues. Role models behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in related field is required. Master's degree is strongly preferred.
Generally requires 7 to 10 years of related experience. Leadership experience is required. Experience leading in an academic cardiovascular or transplant program preferred.
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.
General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Management Competencies: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance to make improvements or take corrective action. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs. Ability to establish goals and objectives. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Unit Specific Competencies: Must possess excellent communication skills with demonstrated strength in effective negotiations. Must have prior familiarity and comfort with financial data; understanding of clinical processes and billing (e.g., physician RVU data, clinical instruction ratios, etc.) is required.
Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).