Vice President, Operations, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Baptist Health System, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Wolfson Children's Hospital, a nationally recognized pediatric hospital and member of Baptist Health, is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple clinical, clinical support, and non-clinical service lines. This executive leader will develop and oversee high-quality, cost-effective, integrated programs that advance exceptional patient care, operational excellence, and organizational growth. The role provides executive oversight for system-wide service lines, including Children's Cardiac Care and Neurosciences, and for departments such as Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Interventional Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Neurodiagnostics, Cardiology, and Auxiliary Services. The Vice President collaborates with executive leadership, physicians, nursing, and operational leaders to advance strategic initiatives, optimize performance, and support quality, safety, and patient experience across the organization. The position also leads strategic planning, program development, service line expansion, and operational integration across pediatric and adult services where system responsibilities exist.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive executive healthcare leadership experience.
Demonstrated success leading complex hospital operations, service line management, strategic planning, program development, operational integration, and performance improvement initiatives.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across clinical, operational, and administrative functions within a complex health system.
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Health Administration (MHA), Public Administration (MPA), or Public Health (MPH), or a doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering with physician practices, pediatric specialty programs, academic medical leaders, and regional healthcare stakeholders.
Pediatric healthcare leadership and integrated health system experience.
Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for multiple clinical, clinical support, and non-clinical departments across Wolfson Children's Hospital and Baptist Health.
Lead the development, integration, and continuous improvement of high-quality, cost-effective programs that support operational excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.
Provide executive oversight for system-wide service lines, including Children's Cardiac Care and Neurosciences, and departments including Cardiovascular Surgery, CVICU, and Interventional Radiology.
Lead clinical support services including Respiratory Therapy, Neurodiagnostics, and Cardiology, as well as non-clinical operational departments including Auxiliary Services.
Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support organizational priorities.
Drive operational performance through continuous improvement focused on quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, financial stewardship, and workforce effectiveness.
Lead strategic planning, program development, service line expansion, and operational integration across pediatric and adult services where system responsibilities exist.
Foster partnerships with physician practices, pediatric specialty programs, academic affiliates, and regional healthcare organizations to support innovation and growth.
Use data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency, patient access, quality outcomes, and the patient experience.
Inspire, develop, and mentor high-performing leaders while fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement consistent with Baptist Health's Mission, Vision, and Values.