President, Acute Hospitals

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

About The Position

About UofL Health: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description: Position Summary and Purpose The President, Acute Hospitals serves as the top executive leader for all in-patient hospitals within the healthcare system and is responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of patient-centered care, innovation, and financial sustainability. This role is accountable for the overall performance of the hospitals, including clinical quality, financial health, employee engagement and community impact.

Requirements

Master’s degree in healthcare of business-related field.
Minimum experience of 8 to 10 years in healthcare leadership, business or financial management leading significant aspects of healthcare operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed independent decisions and collaborate effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment in support of organizational objectives.
Experience participating on boards and governance committees.
A deep commitment to the organization’s mission and a passion for the patients and families it serves.
The capacity to think strategically and provide solutions to complex organizational challenges.
The ability to effectively lead teams and influence organizational culture by inspiring and motivating others to achieve excellence.
The ability to achieve outcomes in a matrixed, team-based environment.
Competent in clearly communicating with various stakeholders including, but not limited to, executives, employees, Board members, and external partners.
The aptitude to understand laws and regulations and other information necessary to ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements.
A talent for respectful, supportive, and clear and constructive communication to help build positive relationships.
A creative, collaborative problem solver, able to incorporate diverse perspectives.
An individual with a strong sense of personal integrity, cultural sensitivity, and team orientation.
Competency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Together with UofL Health, develops the regional acute hospitals strategic plan and is responsible for its execution.
Engages, actively develops, and supports effective governance, relationships, communication and succession planning.
Monitors the regions hospitals quality assurance and compliance plans, assuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Observes patient quality metrics and identifies opportunities to enhance the quality of patient care services. Actively participates and supports quality, patient experience and performance improvement programs and is accountable for the performance and outcomes of these programs.
Serves as the regional ambassador at community events and outreach programs. Develops and maintains relationships with referral sources, healthcare providers, and community organizations to drive growth, innovation and problem solving.
Champions impactful internal communication strategies and recognition programs, ensuring consistent messaging and employee engagement.
Refers, coordinates, and collaborates with UofL Health leadership on patient and employee safety, risk, contract and legal matters.
Collaborates with UofL Health leadership to establish growth goals and is mutually accountable in achieving growth goals.
Participates in the development of budgets for all programs/services. Supports UofL Health and drives regional performance to meet/exceed budgeted performance. Maintains accountability for financial performance.
Champions innovation and fosters a culture of change readiness.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values.
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.