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Posted: 05-Dec-24
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 152231
Job ID: 152231
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Facility/Division: Shared Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job
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Job Summary:
The System VP of Children’s Physician Services provides strategic leadership to the Children’s service line at the system level in partnership with the system administrative lead as part of a dyad. The system service line leader will be responsible for: strategy development and local entity strategy support, service line growth planning, strategic coordination of MD hiring, program prioritization, technology assessment, opportunity development, coordination of system marketing efforts, market share data assessment and new market development, assessment of local entity performance against annual goals. This role will focus on ensuring exceptional administrative efficiency, financial performance, regulatory compliance, patient-centered processes, and continuous quality improvement across the Children’s care continuum. This leader ensures strict adherence to established policies and procedures, ensuring the entity’s conduct aligns with the highest standards dictated by applicable laws, regulations, sound business practices, and our Code of Conduct.
Description of Job Duties:
Children’s Physician Services
- Develop a long-term vision for the Children’s program that aligns the organization's goals and objectives. Collaborate with entity clinical and operational leaders to develop this vision and anticipate and respond to evolving trends in Children’s care.
- Support local entities in aspects of Children’s care delivery across the service line, including (but not limited to) seamless patient flow, care models, resource utilization, and performance goal achievement.
- Develop the Children’s program's system budget, analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving efficiencies, and implement revenue growth strategies.
- Leverage data analytics to track key performance indicators, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven solutions to optimize operational efficiency, expand market share, and improve clinical outcomes.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for expanding Children’s services, including new service lines, clinical research initiatives, community partnerships, and strategic affiliations.
- Champion the adoption of innovative technologies and processes to streamline operations, enhance patient experience, and improve data management within the Children’s program.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care.
- Oversee the physician operations of the Children’s service line, ensuring efficient and high-quality patient care delivery.
- Develop and implement clinical programs and protocols for various Children’s diseases and procedures, staying current with best practices and innovative treatment approaches.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to Children’s care.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and accreditation requirements for Children’s services.
- Build strong relationships with our Children’s physicians, serving as trusted advisors and advocating for their needs.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent in Children’s.
- Foster a collaborative and collegial work environment within the Children’s department.
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for our Children’s physicians.
- Collaborate with the revenue cycle team to optimize reimbursement for Children’s services.
Leading People
- Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
- Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
- Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally.
- Delegates’ responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility.
- Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency.
- Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
- Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
- Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
Leading Change
- Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.
- Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.
- Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment.
- Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
- Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.
- Recovers quickly from setbacks.
- Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization.
- Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
- Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
Results Driven
- Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations.
- Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
- Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement.
- Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care.
- Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unfavorable results.
- Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services.
- Leads the budgeting process.
- Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.
Education:
- MD with board certification in a relevant Children’s specialty.
Experience:
- Requires 12 years of progressively responsible experience, including 10 years of management experience with a focus on Children’s.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of Children’s principles, treatment modalities, and best practices.
- Understanding of the complexities of healthcare delivery systems, reimbursement models, and regulatory environment impacting Children’s care.
- Developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve clinical and operational goals for the Children’s service line.
- Communicating effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, patients, administrators, and boards.
- Making sound decisions based on clinical expertise, data analysis, and business acumen.
- Developing innovative approaches to improve the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of Children’s services.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: NC Children's Hospital Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.