Executive Director - Orthopedic Spine Center

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree or enrollment in Master’s Degree program, preferred

Experience / Qualification

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, including five years in a leadership/management capacity
• Work experience in an acute care setting is preferred
• Knowledgeable in the field of orthopedics

Position Summary

This position is responsible for planning, directing and operating the Orthopedic & Spine Care Service Line  in accordance with the professional standards of the clinical disciplines, applicable regulatory requirements and strategic/business objectives of the organization. The Director provides strategic leadership in assessing, developing and implementing initiatives/activities which improve patient safety/quality, financial performance, maximize effective utilization of resources, enhance patient outcomes/service satisfaction of all identified customer groups and generate a competitive advantage for the organization.

• Developing and managing the operations, personnel, and budgets for the assigned departments
• Analyzing current/new service delivery models to develop change recommendations
• Developing/implementing/monitoring quality improvement initiatives to enhance/streamline current procedures/processes and take advantage of organization initiatives
• Establishing and ensuring that overall objectives relating to consistency of standards and customer service are achieved
• Guides the staff in the implementation of current clinical evidenced based practices and maintains the associated competencies
• Directs staff regarding productivity and the cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Understands and enforces all hospital and personnel policies and procedures
• Lead and/or serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Leadership Competencies:

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within departments and across the continuum of care. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Developing Talent

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively. Guides and supports the professional development of individuals so that they can fulfill future job/role responsibilities, define career goals, and establish development plans to achieve them; gives constructive, developmental feedback and advice. Invests time and resources into building the capabilities of team members.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Can persuade others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance for ideas and accomplish “win-win” solutions. Emphasizes the importance of people’s contributions; lets staff know why their work is important and how it will benefit themselves and others; ties work activities to people’s personal career goals and life interests.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Acting Strategically

Makes long-range plans by formulating business objectives and setting priorities which support organizational change in light of the internal and external trends. Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization; recognizes and rewards staff based on how their actions support the broader needs of the organization.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Challenges the status quo; Stands alone and speaks out in defense of personal principles; Encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions. Effectively balances risk and opportunities; thinks through potential positive and negative outcomes;

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes.

Navigating Organizations

Understands the capacity, ability, and potential results of internal and external stakeholders as well as politics on organizational functioning and success. Understands the value and ability of internal and external stakeholders, as well as the effect of culture and politics on organization function. Understands how work gets done in organizations; builds networks that allow them to efficiently drive projects through the organizational structure; maximizes productivity while staying within constraints of formal organizational policies and rules.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the organization and stakeholders.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Setting a Strategic Vision

Acts as a catalyst for organizational change by building a shared vision with others which ensures alignment of the organization’s vision, strategic plan, mission, and values; influences others to translate vision into action. Identifies and articulates the strategic goals and direction of the organization, division, or group; establishes connections between short – term and long-term objectives.

Holding Self and Others Accountable

Sets clear performance expectations and objectives for self and others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others; recommends proper training and coaching when appropriate; ensures recognition for positive results and takes corrective actions to resolve performance problems as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

Office -2 Grip dynamometer 10 seconds/10lbs; pinch thumb and forefinger 10 seconds/2lbs; rotate wrist with 10 lb weight; flex and extend elbow with 10lb weight; raise shoulder 135 degrees forward and shrug shoulders with 10lb weight; squat; kneel on single knee; push and pull stationary cart with force of 40lbs; carry 10lb weight 30 feet; lift 20lb weight floor to table/table to floor; and lift 10lb weight table to shoulder height.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.

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