Division Vice President, Operations

Lifepoint Health • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

Division Vice President- Operations We are hiring a Division Vice President for each of our 3 divisions: Eastern, Central and Western Your experience matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ® . More about our team The Division Vice President of Operations is a senior executive responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of acute hospital operations and strategic projects across the division. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, business transformation, and sustainable growth, with direct influence on the division’s performance and alignment with LifePoint’s mission to make communities healthier. The Vice President partners with senior leadership to set strategic direction, ensures execution of key initiatives, and fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position requires exceptional leadership, deep healthcare operations expertise, and the ability to inspire and mobilize large, cross-functional teams toward ambitious goals. How you’ll contribute A Division Vice President who excels in this role:

Requirements

• Applicants are required to have a master’s degree.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, with a strong track record in multi-site acute care hospital management and strategic execution (required)
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation and change management (required)
• Experience collaborating with executive teams, boards, and diverse stakeholders across hospital functions (required)
• Proven ability to deliver results in complex, matrixed organizations (required)

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of leading strategic initiatives and complex project/program execution (preferred)
• 5+ years of process improvement experience (preferred)
• Experience collaborating with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across hospital functions (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Set and execute the division’s operational strategy in partnership with the Division President and executive team. Lead the development and deployment of initiatives that advance organizational objectives and market competitiveness.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the performance of all acute care hospitals within the division, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and patient safety. Champion best practices and innovative solutions to optimize processes and outcomes.
• Change Management: Lead large-scale transformation efforts, including the adoption of new technologies, care models, and operational frameworks. Ensure successful change management and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical leaders, fostering alignment and synergy across departments and facilities.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify opportunities, and drive accountability for results.
• Resource Stewardship: Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and policy development to support division priorities and ensure financial sustainability.
• Talent Development: Mentor and develop high-performing leaders and teams, cultivating a pipeline of future executives and operational talent.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
• Executive Representation: Serve as a key spokesperson and advocate for the division, representing its interests with internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, community partners, and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees