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We have an exceptional opportunity to join Ascension Indiana as the Vice President Neuroscience and Orthopedic Service Line! 

 

The Vice President Neuroscience and Orthopedic Service Line will provide service line leadership, vision and direction, working in close partnership with executives from the health system, hospital campuses, physician leaders and groups, staff, and within the strategic plan of the organization. The Vice President, along with health system and hospital executive committees will set the strategic direction and growth strategies necessary to ensure the Service Lines successful performance in the marketplace.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

The Vice President SL will play a vital external role in interacting with, influencing and developing both internal and external constituencies to promote the service line throughout the community and neighboring market areas. The Vice President Service Line will also provide strategic leadership and will have overall responsibility for the service line.

Accountable for the overall development, strategic visioning, and operational performance of the service line including but not limited to: Strategic Planning, inreach/Outreach Development, Collaboration and Coordination with all participating physician groups providing services, Committees, Quality Performance, Financial viability and growth.

The Vice President SL will work to develop comprehensive access to care including the evaluation, planning and implementation of both inpatient and outpatient innovative care models. The Vice President Service Line will also develop and maintain a positive relationship and interaction with other service line leaders towards the enhancement of physician, patient, and employee satisfaction, and quality improvement initiatives.

Supportive of employee professional development process and specified activities related to the employment process. Works actively with clinical and operational improvement process teams to monitor and enhance quality and efficiency within the assigned departments.

Responsible for compliance with strategic planning, fiscal responsibilities and regulatory requirements. Active participation through interdepartmental interaction required. Active participation in ministry-wide projects is required.

 

Required Skills:

Negotiating skills specifically related to joint venture and/or other physician integration strategies, supply utilization and procurementUnderstanding of service line trends specific to SL program development, as it relates to reimbursement, growth/niche markets, outreach opportunities, and physician and staff relationsSpecific product and procedural knowledge related to current and future technologies and procedures.Further develops and implements the Service LineIs adept with qualitative, quantitative or technical tools needed to perform the jobAble to understand and apply information, policies, procedures and skills required by the position.Capable of leading and developing one of the best Service Line Programs in the nation (as measured by outcome indicators)By working with the physician executive and medical leadership structure, can develop the Service Line medical staff to effectively deliver the highest level of patient care and related services consistent with the organization's goals and objectivesWorks closely with Community leadership, providers, and payors to establish relationships between and among groupsStays abreast of the various state and local community political, economic, demographic and competitive climates, and promotes creative leadership and pursuing new fields for servicing unmet needs of the organization, building and supporting the culture, and fostering an atmosphere of constructive growth and expansion.Develops and ensures the implementation of strategies to build a strong market franchise, superior financial results, and long-term value for the community, within the context of a large integrated healthcare network.Gathers market intelligence and develops inroads/relationships with external groups of physicians within the Market and throughout the region and neighboring statesIdentifies differentiating factors regarding new facility/ services programs versus other programs in the marketplaceEffectively positions facilities in the marketplace, creating positive external perception.Develops an annual business plan specifying market, customer services, quality and outcomes measurements and financial performance targets for the organizationOversees all financial operations to assure cost effectiveness and financial integrity, with a balanced emphasis on revenue enhancement, productivity, utilization management, and overall profitabilityIs cognizant of the rising cost of healthcare and how that impacts consumers (patients)Strong dynamic leadership skills as demonstrated through effective communication of strategic direction, the ability to create enthusiasm, and to instill commitment and motivation for challenging goalsProven community relations skills, which will enable the successful candidate to deal effectively with members of the community as well as members of the staff

 

With knowledge in these areas:

Must having experience building Neuroscience and Orthopedic service linesClinical aspects of service linesHospital operations and administrationHealthcare reimbursementStrategic planningFinancial statements and planningData analytics, trends and benchmarkingModels for physician partnershipsEmerging trends, technologies and market landscape
Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.Master's degree preferred.

 

Work Experience:

7 years of experience required.10 years of experience is preferred.5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

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