Assistant Vice President UVA Community Health Medical Group Operations

Job Code: DI1086

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

 JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the UVACH Medical Group Chief Operating and Growth Officer, the Assistant Vice President (AVP), UVA Community Health Medical Group is responsible for operational management of all physician practices, including new program development, health care delivery innovations, and performance improvement oversight required to achieve multi-specialty objectives, growth, and positioning of a community based medical group within an evolving academic-based health system. 

This leader will directly manage all Directors of Operations and ensure the team delivers on strategic goals, and plans of UVA Health. They will design and lead efforts to optimize access, reduce costs, enhance revenues, meet performance and quality goals, and utilize information to develop and support management decisions. 

The AVP will work in partnership with physicians and advanced practice providers, leaders, team members, and community leaders. 

The AVP must be able to work collaboratively and effectively in a matrixed environment. She/he will need to manage the expectations of stakeholders throughout the organization.. 

The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of principles, standards, and models of health system owned physician practice operations.  They will be highly skilled in influencing others, building new programs, improving infrastructure, and executing complex change at a fast pace. The ideal AVP candidate will possess a strong business acumen, exemplary ownership and accountability skills, and an unfaltering drive to succeed. 

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities 

Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of team members that includes budget authority, hire/termination authority, performance appraisal responsibility, and progressive discipline authority. 

Analysis: Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements. 

Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.   Is able to select and recommend the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.   Is able to explain and justify actions in a systematic and logical fashion. 

Communication: Shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.  Actively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing views.  Tailors communications to diverse audiences. 

Quality Improvement: Demonstrates involvement in the unit’s annual and/or periodic assessment efforts, including efforts to improve the quality services. 

Understands the value of innovation and quality improvement.  Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.  Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one’s own work. 

Customer Service: Builds relationships and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.  

Understands the importance of quality service.  Is able to adjust and adapt service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities.  Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service. 

Financial Management: Manages tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements. 

Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.   Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI).  Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree - Business/Healthcare Administration or related field; Master's Degree preferred.

Experience: Five years of demonstrated leadership experience in relevant area of responsibility required. Experience in a for profit healthcare environment or an ambulatory surgical setting strongly preferred. 

Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No On call responsibilities as directed: No Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

 

 

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.