VP Operations PVH MCR

The Opportunity

Vice President Operations, Poudre Valley Hospital & Medical Center of the Rockies

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the top academic and community health systems in the country and be part of a high-performing, quality-focused leadership team in a results-driven, growing health system. The Vice President of Operations for Poudre Valley Hospital & Medical Center of the Rockies will be an integral member of the leadership team and critical to the continued financial success of the hospital's mission and organizational objectives.

The Vice President of Operations is tasked with overseeing and managing a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services across all sites within the division, encompassing the entire continuum of care. The Vice President is tasked with implementing divisional strategic plans, leading the execution of the annual operating plan, and assisting senior leadership in achieving key performance indicators related to quality, safety, patient experience, employee engagement, efficiency, and financial outcomes. Operating within a highly matrixed structure, the Vice President collaborates closely with enterprise service line leaders, corporate services, and physician leaders to drive standardization and best practices.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer, Northern Colorado Region

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with executive leadership to determine organizational priorities and goals. Researches and monitors industrial, professional and national developments. Integrates data from multiple sources to support decision making.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide business processes, support the delivery of services, and ensure a culture of quality and satisfaction.
• Monitors and evaluates operations to ensure compliance with established professional, regulatory, and organizational standards/requirements.
• Develop and manage department budgets, ensuring financial accountability and resource optimization.
• Promote an environment of ongoing education, teamwork, and staff growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute innovative solutions and process enhancements.
• Cultivates an active network of relationships inside and outside of the organization and be a forward-facing representative of the hospital facility.

Candidate Qualifications

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  The culture at UCHealth is results driven, and each member has high expectations for themselves as well as those with whom they partner and lead. Candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic organization. They will exude honesty, respect, trust, integrity and high ethical standards and serve in a supportive, open and direct manner.
  
  The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
  
  Education/Certification
• A master's degree in health administration, business administration or relevant field
• Minimum of five years of progressive operations leadership experience, with a proven record of success in a health system.
• Strong vision, strategic planning, customer service, collaboration, change management, and communication skills are required.
• Experience in matrixed reporting relationships and possess strong collaboration skills to foster relationships across UCHealth
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  Qualifications
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Comprehensive and thorough understanding of all elements of health care delivery, including strategy, business planning, construction and capital projects, operations, and finances coupled with an ability to effectively respond to elements that drive competitive advantage under dynamic conditions, such as health care industry changes, competitor actions, legal/regulatory changes, and technological trends.
• Consistently demonstrates and encourages a commitment to quality, patient-centeredness, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership fosters a climate of excellence, integrity, respect, and trust, motivating others to achieve organizational goals and handling ambiguity effectively.
• Effectively manages and interacts with diverse groups both within and outside of the health system.
• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to meeting diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in recruitment, selection, and development of staff.

Pay: $227,510 - $341,265 annual base pay. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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