Job Title: Director
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Dermatology and Plastic Sur SL
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $144,475.00 - $209,500.00 per year
Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
A Typical DayAs the Director, you will serve as the operational leader responsible for advancing the strategic vision of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatology across the health system. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading strategic planning initiatives that support clinical growth, physician recruitment, and program development.
- Partnering with physician leaders, department chairs, hospital leadership, and Medical Group executives to execute system-wide initiatives.
- Identifying opportunities to expand services, improve patient access, and enhance operational performance.
- Developing and monitoring annual operating budgets while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Collaborating with academic departments to support education, research, and faculty development.
- Leading initiatives focused on quality, patient experience, physician engagement, and clinical outcomes.
- Supporting designation, accreditation, and national ranking initiatives, including opportunities to strengthen RWJBarnabas Health's academic reputation.
- Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to grow market presence and community partnerships.
- Using operational and market data to develop strategic business plans and identify opportunities for continued growth.
This Role Might Be For You If...
- You enjoy partnering with physicians and executive leaders to solve complex operational challenges.
- You thrive in fast-paced academic healthcare environments where strategy and execution go hand in hand.
- You have successfully led multidisciplinary initiatives that improve patient care and organizational performance.
- You enjoy identifying opportunities for growth and transforming ideas into sustainable programs.
- You are comfortable balancing financial stewardship with operational excellence.
- You naturally build collaborative relationships across departments while influencing without direct authority.
- You are energized by innovation, continuous improvement, and advancing academic medicine.
To Be ConsideredQualified candidates will possess:
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration, strategic planning, project management, or physician practice operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale operational initiatives within an academic medical center or complex healthcare environment preferred.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, operational analytics, and business planning.
- Experience working collaboratively with physicians, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change, manage competing priorities, and deliver measurable results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic decisions.
