VP Hospital Operations, Cardiovascular and Transplant

The Vice President of Hospital Operations, Cardiovascular Services & Transplant is a senior executive role responsible for overseeing all aspects of cardiovascular services, transplant operations, and related clinical departments within the hospital. The Vice President will report directly to the President of Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock and work closely with key medical staff, hospital leadership, and system departments. This individual will provide executive leadership and strategic direction to ensure operational effectiveness, foster a collaborative environment, and drive the growth of cardiovascular services, including transplant, across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesCardiovascular Services and Transplant Leadership:Direct Oversight: Oversee the operational aspects of Cardiovascular Services, including departments such as Cardiac Catheterization (Cath Lab), Electrophysiology (EP), Structural Heart programs, Non-invasive Cardiac Labs, Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Interventional Radiology, and Transplant services.Operational Excellence: Ensure high-quality, efficient operations across hospital-based cardiovascular clinicsLead efforts to optimize clinical pathways, improve patient care, and enhance procedural outcomes.Strategic Development: Drive the growth and expansion of cardiovascular services, ensuring alignment with system-wide goals and positioning the hospital as a leader in the field.Operational Management:Oversee day-to-day operations within cardiovascular services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and ensuring efficiency in resource allocation.Manage relationships with physicians and external partners to align operational goals and drive program development.Leadership and Collaboration:Develop, mentor, and manage department leaders within cardiovascular services, fostering a collaborative environment to promote engagement and performance.Work closely with the President, medical staff, and other hospital departments to establish and maintain effective relationships, ensuring organizational cohesion and alignment with system goals.Non-Clinical Oversight:Patient Experience: Collaborate with the patient experience team to implement initiatives that enhance satisfaction for cardiovascular patients.Support Services: Oversee non-direct departments such as security, food and nutrition services, and other support functions.Quality and Compliance:Ensure that cardiovascular services and transplant departments comply with all relevant healthcare regulations, including accreditation standards and patient safety protocols.Decision-Making and Problem-Solving:Exercise a high degree of initiative, sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills to solve management issues and direct numerous and varied operations simultaneously.Qualifications and SkillsMaster's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required.A minimum of five years of experience in healthcare administration in a leadership role, with specific experience in cardiovascular services or related clinical operations.Ability to exercise initiative and make decisions that align with organizational strategy and improveIn-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to healthcare, particularly in cardiovascular care and transplant services.Strong leadership abilities with experience in multidisciplinary team management.Highly collaborative and team-oriented with a focus on fostering open communication and transparent decision-making.Ability to maintain operational excellence while also promoting innovation and growth.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex management issues across various departments simultaneously.Compensation:Competitive salary, based on experience.Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunitiesThe CompanyBaptist Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Arkansas with eleven hospitals, including a rehabilitation institute, as well as a nursing and allied health school, retirement community, physician management company and a multitude of therapy centers and clinics that add up to more than 250 points of access throughout Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Baptist Health is the fifth-largest employer in Arkansas with more than 11,000 employees.Baptist Health hospitals began serving Arkansans in 1921 with a mission to respond to health care needs with Christian compassion. Just as it is today, providing innovative, exceptional care was the primary focus. In doing so, we became leaders not just in medicine, but in the community, too. With locations across Arkansas, we are always seeking top talent to join the Baptist Health Careers community.SE# 510696573

Created: 2025-01-29