System Director-Ambulatory Imaging

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

3h•$83 - $108

About The Position

The System Director, Ambulatory Imaging reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The System Director, Ambulatory Imaging leads system strategy, growth, integration, access, and financial performance across Northwestern Medicine’s ambulatory imaging network. In partnership with Medical Leadership, AMC and NHN directors and other senior leaders, the System Director aligns system and regional priorities to advance Ambulatory Imaging goals across Northwestern Medicine.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Minimum of five years operational leadership experience
Proven ability to effectively participate in the planning, organization, and operation of a large, diverse, and technically complex matrix environment
Proven success in managing budgets, staffing allocations, quality controls, process improvement, equipment operations, and educational programs
Successful track record in establishing credibility with medical staff and other key stakeholders through high quality service, timeliness, and performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the system ambulatory imaging strategy in alignment with Northwestern Medicine’s clinical, growth, access, and financial objectives.
Partner with regional imaging directors, service-line leaders, ambulatory and physician group leaders to align system priorities, regional plans, operating models, protocols, and performance expectations.
Lead ambulatory imaging network planning, including site development, modality and technology selection, capital investment, workforce models, and service standards.
Identify and prioritize access and expansion opportunities using patient demand, referral patterns, market position, capacity, and service-line needs.
Monitor market share, referral capture, and utilization, and adjust growth plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
Establish system-wide access and patient experience standards that improve appointment availability, reduce wait-times, and support a consistent experience across markets.
Monitor system performance across access, volume, utilization, quality, patient experience, workforce, and financial measures.
Partner with regional directors to improve capacity, standardize operations, and achieve access, patient experience, quality, and financial performance targets.
Build partnerships that strengthen physician engagement, referral relationships, clinical integration, and network growth.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.