VP, Oncology Service Line

Memorial Hermann

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About The Position

The Vice President will assist in the further development and market differentiation of the assigned service line in the Houston/Southeast Texas market. The Vice President will develop and formalize an integrated service line approach throughout the MH system, creating a 'service line network' to service the needs of patients in the service area. The incumbent will identify opportunities to best manage the service line by providing the highest quality outcomes through the most efficient treatment plan possible. The Vice President works collaboratively with physicians, system and regional leadership, hospital leadership teams, hospital based providers and staff to ensure the service line meets its goals and objectives. The position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Service Lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent field preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including knowledge of inpatient operations or provider practice operations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate in highly complex, matrixed organizations.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to provide structure in ambiguity and prioritize multiple deliverables.
• Experience in the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing leaders and highly skilled team members.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, flexible and adaptable style, and active listener.
• Effective consensus builder and team player.
• Strong financial management acumen.
• Ability to develop short and long-term goals and plans; program evaluation; and budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with stakeholders to establish the vision and direction for the assigned service line consistent with the strategic direction of Memorial Hermann.
• Prepares and implements business plans for the assigned service line to support strategic, financial, and operating targets.
• Develops annual and multiple-year goals for the service line, ensuring consistency with overall goals and objectives.
• Monitors progress of annual goals and objectives to ensure successful achievement of strategic priorities.
• Develops robust business plans, monitors, communicates, and executes the strategic plan's priorities.
• Coordinates system-wide operations of the service line, ensuring clinical and administrative best practices are communicated and implemented.
• Maintains current knowledge of advancements and developments in service line treatments and service offerings.
• Ensures technical competence of staff and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Performs root cause analysis for performance gaps and recommends process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures the service line meets performance metrics reflecting patient experience, customer service, quality, and desired patient outcomes.
• Assures that capital and operational budgets are thoughtfully planned, executed, and managed.
• Develops personal and professional credibility across the System; gains respect and builds trust internally and externally.
• Recruits and retains talent; leads, coaches, and mentors teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree