Director Operations, Orthopedics
About The Position
Oversees all operational, business and clinical activities within assigned area of responsibilities. Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Healthcare/Business Administration or Relevant Healthcare Field
- 5 years Progressive leadership roles with health system experience.
- Operations and Resource Management
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree MBA/MHA
Responsibilities
- Maintains cost control and evaluates budget needs for operations.
- Collaborates to establish department plans consistent with mission, strategic operations, quality and safety improvement plan, and overall network goals.
- Develops and oversees staff scheduling process to ensure optimal labor productivity and achieves on target performance metrics.
- Implements and adjusts workflows to streamline operations and corrective actions for cost control problems.
- Maintains and updates policy and procedure manual in accordance with department needs and organizational standards.
- Maintains ongoing, proactive relationships with all relevant people.
- Proactively communicates critical issues and intervenes accordingly, prepares and submits timely reports for operational review.
- Monitors volume and adjusts staffing patterns to drive labor productivity, access and optimal patient experience.
- Recommends and submits for capital expenditures to promote safe and efficient care delivery and sound business operations.
- Recommends and implements new technology as needed to advance care and align with most progressive industry standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
