Lehigh Valley Health Network

Director Operations, Orthopedics

Lehigh Valley Health Network$100K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare/Business Administration or a relevant field
  • 5+ years in progressive leadership roles within a health system
  • Experience in operations and resource management

Responsibilities

  • Maintain cost control and evaluate budget needs for operations
  • Collaborate on department plans aligned with organizational goals
  • Oversee staff scheduling for optimal productivity
  • Implement workflow adjustments to streamline operations
  • Update policy and procedure manuals as per needs
  • Maintain proactive relationships with stakeholders
  • Communicate critical issues and prepare operational reports
  • Monitor volume to adjust staffing for optimal patient experience

Benefits

  • Standard work schedule of Monday to Friday
  • Day shift hours for better work-life balance
  • Onsite position fostering direct engagement with teams
  • Opportunities for introducing innovative technologies in patient care
Full Job Description
Position oversees EIN Montgomery, Oxford Valley, Willowcrest, Elkins Park.

Summary
Oversees all operational, business and clinical activities within assigned area of responsibilities.

Job Duties
  • Maintains cost control and evaluates budget needs for operations.
  • Collaborates to establish department plans consistent with mission, strategic operations, quality and safety improvement plan, and overall network goals.
  • Develops and oversees staff scheduling process to ensure optimal labor productivity and achieves on target performance metrics.
  • Implements and adjusts workflows to streamline operations and corrective actions for cost control problems.
  • Maintains and updates policy and procedure manual in accordance with department needs and organizational standards.
  • Maintains ongoing, proactive relationships with all relevant people.
  • Proactively communicates critical issues and intervenes accordingly, prepares and submits timely reports for operational review.
  • Monitors volume and adjusts staffing patterns to drive labor productivity, access and optimal patient experience.
  • Recommends and submits for capital expenditures to promote safe and efficient care delivery and sound business operations.
  • Recommends and implements new technology as needed to advance care and align with most progressive industry standards.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Healthcare/Business Administration or Relevant Healthcare Field
  • 5 years Progressive leadership roles with health system experience.
  • Operations and Resource Management


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree MBA/MHA


Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
1101 Market St

Primary Location:
Philadelphia - 1101 Market Street

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday

Department:

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
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