Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services
About The Position
The Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services provides system-wide leadership for Unity Health’s cardiovascular services with a focus on the continuum of care for cardiovascular patients. This includes the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiology Clinic and related inpatient/ambulatory programs (e.g., non-invasive imaging, heart failure, electrophysiology, chest pain pathways, cardiac rehab). This leader will provide clinical and administrative strategic vision for the heart and vascular service line while ensuring plans align with tactical programming and implementation. The director is accountable for strategy, clinical quality, patient safety, access, patient experience, operational excellence, workforce, financial performance, growth, scheduling assistance with associates, physician coverage as needed and regulatory compliance across Unity Health sites. Due to the relationship between CHI and the cardiologist, the director will need to develop a working relationship with both. Ultimately, accountability remains to Unity Health. The intent of the role is to drive the cardiovascular service line, look for growth opportunities, ensure return on investment with the service line and maintain quality of care for the patients we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field required.
- 5+ years of progressive leadership in cardiovascular services, with direct oversight of Cath Lab and ambulatory cardiology operations.
- Working knowledge of CMS, respective accrediting agencies, Arkansas Department of Health Regulations, and cardiology accreditation/registry frameworks (IAC, NCDR).
- Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, associates, patients, and visitors.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MPH, MSN) preferred.
- Clinical licensure/background (RN, RT(R)) strongly preferred.
- Experienced in EP or Structural Heart program development.
- Lean/Six Sigma or PMP desired.
- Proven performance in quality improvement, throughput, financial stewardship, and physician collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Provide system-wide leadership for Unity Health’s cardiovascular services
- Provide clinical and administrative strategic vision for the heart and vascular service line
- Accountable for strategy, clinical quality, patient safety, access, patient experience, operational excellence, workforce, financial performance, growth, scheduling assistance with associates, physician coverage as needed and regulatory compliance across Unity Health sites.
- Drive the cardiovascular service line
- Look for growth opportunities
- Ensure return on investment with the service line
- Maintain quality of care for the patients we serve
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
