UVMH Medical Group Director-Pediatrics

University of Vermont Health Network•South Burlington, VT

20d•$142,646 - $213,978•Onsite

About The Position

The UVM Health Medical Group Director provides operational leadership for the Golisano Children's Hospital at UVMH and its ambulatory clinics. The role supports nationally recognized, family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents throughout Vermont and northern New York, helping families in the rural region access comprehensive pediatric care close to home. The Golisano Children's Hospital is a system-wide academic pediatric program encompassing primary, subspecialty, inpatient, and outpatient care; education of medical students, residents, and fellows; research; and child health advocacy. The hospital and its clinics work with regional providers on statewide child health quality improvement and improving health care delivery in rural areas. For assigned practices and services, the Director translates UVMH strategy into day-to-day operations and coaches leaders responsible for execution. The position leads people managers and is accountable for consistent workflows, staffing models, clinic operations, operational standards, patient quality outcomes, budgets, staffing and productivity targets, patient access initiatives, and operational improvements. The Director partners with Division Chiefs, Site Leaders, and Department Leadership to deliver reliable, efficient operations aligned with Medical Group standards and system priorities. This execution-focused position requires an active operational presence across multiple locations and geographies, using data, rounding, and direct engagement to monitor performance and drive action. The Director may also lead Medical Group-wide initiatives related to access improvement, operations, and policy development. The position is based at 40 IDX Drive in South Burlington, Vermont, is full-time with standard hours of 40 per week, and has a day shift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekend needs are as scheduled. The salary range is $68.58–$102.87, with a midpoint of $85.73.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
A minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible management experience.
At least 3 years of experience in health care operational management.
Track record of achievement in child health operations and academic pediatric administration.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a related area.
Experience in an academic setting, especially for assignments at the UVMMC campus.
Experience leading and managing teams across sites or service lines.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for the Golisano Children's Hospital at UVMH and ambulatory clinics.
Translate UVMH strategy into day-to-day operational execution for assigned practices and services.
Coach supervisors and managers and hold them accountable for performance and daily management discipline.
Ensure consistent execution of workflows, operational standards, staffing models, and clinic operations.
Oversee patient quality outcomes and monitor performance from patient and clinician perspectives.
Achieve budget, staffing, and productivity targets through active oversight.
Execute patient access initiatives and operational improvements.
Use data, rounding, and direct engagement to monitor performance and drive action.
Partner with Division Chiefs, Site Leaders, and Department Leadership to align operations with Medical Group standards and system priorities.
Lead a group of people leaders across multiple locations and geographies.
Apply Medical Group practice subject matter expertise.
Lead Medical Group-wide initiatives related to access improvement, operations, and policy development as opportunities arise.