Hours of Work :

8:00am - 5:00pm

Days Of Week :

Monday - Friday

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities

The VP Operations for Methodist Health System will report to the President/COO of Methodist Health System and will be responsible for the Planning, development and opening of the new Methodist Celina Medical Center as well as overseeing several Corporate functions (System Laboratory, System Facilities Management) and managing projects at a System level.

Primary Functions

• Leads with senior management oversite in the development of a strategic plan, both short and long-term for the new Methodist Celina Medical Center.

• Develops a sound business plan for the hospital including the development of programs, facilities, operating efficiencies and physician resources designed to achieve annual and long-term growth strategies.

• Works with Corporate construction on the design of the facility and oversees the build, ensuring an efficient physical design that is asthetically attractive.

• Develops a master plan for the campus that considers growth for a hospital of 300-350 beds ultimately.

• Manages the system laboratory function.

• Functions as the System liaison to the DeSoto SNF and assesses whether that structure can be duplicated in other parts of the metroplex.

• Participates on System-level committees as assigned by the President/COO.

• Leads the negotiations of system-level contracts as assigned by the President/COO.

• Participates in other System-wide growth initiatives, including mergers/acquisitions.

• Maintains professional growth and development.

• Attends and serves on professional and civic organizations as the hospital’s representative and with the purpose of advancing the profile Methodist Health System in the Metroplex.

• Communicates openly and effectively internally and externally with a wide variety of individuals to ensure that their needs are being met and the reputation of the system is enhanced.

• Communicates and reinforces a vision for the System that is consistent with MHS’ mission and emphasizes distinguished quality, customer service safety, operational excellence, innovation and financial performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Possesses the following:

• At least 5 years of operational experience in healthcare.

• Masters degree in Business or Healthcare Administration required.

• Demonstrated success in achieving objectives within a multi-organizational healthcare system.

• Demonstrated experience providing effective leadership in a competitive market.

• A demonstrated track record as an effective leader in hospitals or healthcare systems with a demonstrated ability to improve the organization’s overall performance.

• Demonstrated success in aligning various stakeholders’ needs and expectations and leading through a style of negotiation that results in “win-win solutions”.

• Demonstrated ability to enhance internal and external relationships, service, quality, operational, and financial performance and to contribute to enhancement of the overall culture of an organization.

• Demonstrated experience in thinking “out of the box” and improving performance and crating opportunities.

• Demonstrated synergistic leadership with physician staff.

• Excellent relationship skills, particularly with physicians.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver financial and operational plans.

• Demonstrated ability to align varied stakeholders’ interests into synergistic performance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through inspiration and influence.

• Current or previous knowledge of the North Texas Healthcare Market is a plus.

• A track record of achievement, with a solid understanding of the complex issues facing a complex healthcare system.

• Ability to balance the needs of the hospital with the needs of the System.

• Experience creating and maintaining an atmosphere of trust and support among employees at all levels of the organization.

• A track record demonstrating continuous improvement in employee and physician satisfaction.

• Demonstrated ability to plan for and manage change and growth of facilities and services.

• Proven record of building consensus, trust, open communication, promotion of diverse perspectives, mutual support and empowerment. Experienced in blending the skills and talents of collaborating enterprises to form a unified vision and plan of action that is properly balanced to take full advantage of each component of the System.

• Intelligent, intuitive, thoughtful and analytical with an open style and a readiness to accept new ideas.

• Assertive and affiliative with a strong healthy sense of character and ego and the maturity that allows him/her to build and maintain effective relationships.

• Must have and demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and ethical standards that are clearly demonstrated in communication and actions. Sets and demonstrates high value standards for self and the organization.

• A natural sensitivity, caring, and service orientation.

• Demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed, and must exert the extraordinary effort and energy required for successful performance.

• Must have a positive, participative, and proactive management style.

• Enjoy working at a fast pace in an intellectually challenging environment. Must be an effective consensus builder and be able to convert conflicting views into a common agenda for change or action.

• Strong executive presence; outstanding verbal and written communications skills.

• A charismatic leader who can motivate people, develop high functioning teams, and build morale and consensus throughout an organization.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.