What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Vice President Surgical Services position at HCA Houston Healthcare?

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Division Vice President Surgical Services for our HCA Houston Healthcare team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free 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
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Division Vice President Surgical Services role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Division Vice President of Surgical Services supports strategies that improve the overall safety and quality of care, efficiency of operations and delivery of services provided.

Cultivates a superior clinical identity by leading the service line in the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, patient safety initiatives, and quality strategies. Ensures standards of care are established. Engages the medical staff as meaningful partners.

What you will do in this role :

Leads efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice. Drives performance improvement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Fosters a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.

Stays abreast of internal / external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations. Establishes goals to differentiate the service line as a leader in quality and patient safety. Meaningfully engages the medical staff in the pursuit of excellence in patient care.

Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal / regulatory standards.

Leads the development and implementation of patient throughput strategies, including capacity planning, volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission / discharge planning.

Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated.

Fosters an unparalleled patient experience culture that differentiates the service line as the leading place to practice and receive healthcare, attracting physicians, caregivers, and patients. Ensures physician alignment, engagement, and ease of access / practice.

Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer / patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient experience.

Creates and directs the implementation of a strategic roadmap designed to enhance the patient experience and achieve optimal outcomes.

Collaborates with subject matter experts and patient experience leaders to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.

Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision / mission / values of the organization. Ensures employees are recognized, valued, and supported. Develops and implements strategies to elevate employee engagement.

Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance.

Builds a competitively superior organization through attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent. Ensures people with the right skills and motivations are in the right role, at the right time, to meet business needs.

Leads service line strategic planning and business development. Identifies stakeholder engagement strategies, new service offerings, technology advances, and other opportunities to drive differentiation and support the growth agenda.

Collaborates with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings.

Stays abreast of external factors and opportunities impacting healthcare, including political and legislative changes, reimbursement trends, and advances in healthcare delivery. Understands the competitive landscape and ensures service line is positioned strategically to respond to changing healthcare dynamics and market environments.

Develops and maintains strategic external relationships which advance the organization's position within the community, grow the business, and improve the health of communities served. Fosters robust referral networks.

Develops long- and short-range operational and capital plans aligned to business objectives. Prioritizes capital equipment needs. Determines projected return on investment for capital and growth initiatives. Monitors budget performance, identifies trends, and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.

Provides leadership and consultation to support cost effective clinical resource management, reduce variable costs, and enhance clinical effectiveness. Manages operating expenses, including the utilization of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.

Ensures effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium pay utilization. Maintains staffing to ensure appropriate patient care.

What qualifications you will need :

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree or other approved education plan Preferred

5 years applicable experience Required

Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and / or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred

HCA Gulf Coast Division is an affiliation of hospitals serving greater Houston area and South Texas. We share a mission, a commitment to the communities we serve and a standard of excellence for providing compassionate patient care. Serving such a large and diverse region requires HCA Gulf Coast Division to offer a range of programs that meets the needs of people of all ages with conditions ranging from acute to chronic illnesses. With 16 acute care and specialty hospitals, freestanding emergency rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and more than 16,000 employees, HCA Gulf Coast Division offers patients access to a circle of care that is unique in the region. We bring comprehensive care close to home, including advanced medical care, education, and community outreach. By joining together as a network, hospitals are able to focus on improving outcomes and enhancing services for their own communities, while pooling resources for other functions like staffing and systems management.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Division Vice President Surgical Services. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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