Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group is looking for a Regional Vice President, Operations for their East Region encompassing the Lexington, Richmond, and Corbin areas.

The VP of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of multiple markets and a span of control of approximately 750+ direct and indirect staff. This role will require residency in the defined area with regular regional travel.

Successful candidates will:

• Work in a collaborative, matrix reporting model with Regional Physician Leadership and market hospitals supporting market initiatives.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership supporting technical expertise to clinic operations, market growth to include practice acquisitions, practice safety, quality and experience and financial health of the practices.
• The VP is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of a cohesive operational infrastructure that provide for an exceptional patient experience and service excellence for the referring providers. 
• Establish, administer and achieve budget targets, physician engagement, service excellence, market growth and overall strong financial results. 
• Create a strong team-oriented culture that is committed to patient-centered customer service, personal accountability, and regulatory compliance. 

Qualifications:

• MBA/MHA required – Business related expertise may be substituted for advanced degree. 
• A minimum of 8 - 12 years increasingly responsible management experience in large physician organizations. 
• Experience with hospital-owned or sponsored physician networks is ideal. 
• Healthcare experience must be in business line that delivers direct patient care and works directly with physicians. 
• Experience in physician practice acquisition and integration; practice development preferred.