Vice President Surgical Services

HCA Healthcare•Thousand Oaks, CA

20d

About The Position

The Vice President Surgical Services leads strategic planning and business development for the surgical services line, identifying opportunities to differentiate services and improve their quality and delivery. The role develops and implements strategies aligned with organizational business objectives and engages stakeholders in advancing excellent patient care and the organization’s vision, mission, and values. The position leads quality and patient safety efforts, establishes standards of care, supports evidence-based practice, reduces variation in clinical practice, and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. It oversees patient throughput planning and directs nursing practice and unit operations. The Vice President also advances the patient experience, physician alignment, employee engagement, and workforce development. The role collaborates with administrative leaders, physicians, and other stakeholders to enhance existing services and develop new offerings. It monitors healthcare trends and the competitive landscape, builds external relationships and referral networks, and develops operational and capital plans. Financial responsibilities include budget oversight, cost management, capital prioritization, return-on-investment assessment, and effective labor and staffing management. Los Robles Regional Medical Center is a 380+ bed acute care hospital serving Ventura and Los Angeles Counties and the Greater Conejo Valley. It is the only Level II Trauma Center in East Ventura County and includes a 24-hour emergency department, comprehensive stroke center, ICU/CCU, maternity services, Level III NICU, comprehensive cancer center, heart and cardiovascular center, same-day surgery, and rehabilitation center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or another approved education plan.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and business development for the surgical services line, identifying opportunities for differentiation, growth, and improved service quality and delivery.
Develop and implement evidence-based practices, patient safety initiatives, quality strategies, standards of care, and performance-improvement initiatives.
Engage medical staff as partners and reduce variation in clinical practice while promoting accountability and transparency.
Monitor benchmarks, accreditations, and designations; establish goals for quality and patient safety.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices.
Lead patient throughput strategies, including capacity planning, volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission and discharge planning.
Direct nursing practice and unit operations, including nursing policies, procedures, and standards addressing patient and family needs.
Promote physician alignment, engagement, and ease of access and practice; improve patient and customer satisfaction and the patient experience.
Develop and implement strategies to elevate employee engagement; recognize, support, coach, and develop employees and teams.
Attract, develop, engage, and retain talent, ensuring employees’ skills and roles meet business needs.
Collaborate with administrative leaders and physicians to enhance existing services and develop new offerings.
Monitor external healthcare factors, including political and legislative changes, reimbursement trends, delivery advances, and competitive conditions.
Develop and maintain external relationships and referral networks that advance the organization, grow the business, and support community health.
Develop operational and capital plans; prioritize capital equipment needs and assess projected returns on investment.
Monitor budget performance, evaluate variances, and implement actions to address performance gaps.
Manage clinical resources and operating expenses, including supplies and equipment; identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
Manage labor effectively through position control, scheduling, productivity management, premium-pay utilization, and appropriate staffing.
Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
Consumer discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance for tuition, student loans, certifications, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.