Chief Operating Officer, Levine Children's Hospital

10056 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Administration

Full time

Yes

40

Typical schedule, some night and weekend requirements.

Pay Range

$151.65 - $242.65

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates as an executive member on Advocate system-wide healthcare delivery and process design including models of care delivery, physical work environment, technology and human resource management. Ensures unified and coordinated delivery model of patient care services
• Plans and operationalizes new/expanded programs and new/expanded sites of care within the system or service area. Leverages emerging technology across sites of care
• Cultivates physician relationships, and collaborates interdepartmentally, with Advocate resources and community partnerships. Identifies and assists in the recruitment of key physician specialists to provide comprehensive specialty care and grow market share
• In conjunction with the CMO and CNO builds upon an existing infrastructure and identifies opportunities in collaboration with physicians to promote clinical services
• Establishes and implements a multi-year strategic plan and corresponding business plans in alignment with the strategic plans for Advocate and individual sites of care. Reviews competitor analysis to evaluate growth opportunities and new market trends. Oversees master facility plans and design/construction projects
• Provides executive leadership and guidance to inpatient and outpatient departments. Integrates the functions of assigned areas and promotes collaboration to improve care
• Operational execution will be achieved through a combination of direct-line and matrixed reporting relationships
• Directly accountable for the allocation of resources related to patient experience, capital and expense budgets, FTEs and physical space to ensure a unified and coordinated care delivery model
• Joint leadership accountability for operational and financial performance including safety and health outcomes, patient experience, teammate and physician engagement, efficient throughput, operational efficiency, and philanthropic cultivation
• Oversees the financial pro forma for new and expanded services including capital needs, staffing, equipment, profitability and training needs. This includes revenue, patient volumes and projections consistent with campus-wide growth targets and strategic plans. Ensures budgeting and financial management of areas of responsibility to meet quality patient care and fiscal goals.

NOTE: The following are standard accountabilities for leadership roles:

• Provide oversight and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and standards developed to ensure quality, management and adherence to Accrediting Organization, IDPH, CDC, OSHA, UNOS, CMS, DNV and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Education/Experience Required:

Advanced Degree in Business, or Hospital Administration; or Nursing; or Health Care Related Field. Typically requires minimum of 10 years experience with progressive leadership in healthcare management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated management skills including analytical skills, ability to work well with others, team building and conflict resolution skills. Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to work across all lines of management and staff to promote good relationships among departments
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, including managed care and healthcare reimbursement. Strong knowledge of clinical operations
• Strong physician relations skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position requires travel and will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program