Associate Operating Officer Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Vanderbilt Health Executive Search

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Associate Operating Officer Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

The Vanderbilt Health Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for an Associate Operating Officer Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. Reporting to the President, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (VTHH), the Associate Operating Officer (AOO) will have responsibility for optimizing current operations and seeking improvements in multiple areas of the hospital. Direct reports to the AOO include the following but are subject to change as needs in the organization arise : Cardiac Services, Laboratories / Pathology, Radiology (matrixed), Environmental Services, Dietary Services, Plant Operations, Biomedical Services, Security, Therapy Services, and Wound Care. The AOO for VTHH will provide operational leadership with a principal focus upon inpatient and outpatient systems to ensure patient-centered, high-performance, results-oriented operations that will support the mission, vision, credo, and business operations of the clinical enterprise. This individual will work closely with VTHH Leadership, Medical Staff Leadership, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and operational leaders to ensure coordinated patient care. The AOO is charged to lead a variety of operationally focused initiatives to assure sound operations to create and support exceptional patient service, physician and staff satisfaction, clinical quality outcomes, growth and volume management, and financial performance with superior efficiency and productivity.

Role Accountabilities

• Workforce Development & Labor Management
• Patient Satisfaction
• Resource Utilization
• Quality
• Builds and maintains positive and effective relationships
• Fosters the development of process redesign and improvement efforts
• Ensures all Human Resource and VTHH / VUMC policies and procedures are followed
• Define the qualifications and performance expectations for all staff positions
• Create an environment that encourages and supports self-development and learning for all staff
• Oversee the identification of staff and faculty training requirements
• Oversee VTHH space planning efforts
• Lead preparation of investment analyses regarding new space
• Prepares reports on operational, financial, and service performance
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Masters Degree and 5 years of experience. Preferred Qualifications : Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Strong Hospital Leadership / Operations experience in both Clinical and Non-Clinical areas. Academic Medical Center experience.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities

Core Capabilities

Position Qualifications : Responsibilities, Certifications, Relevant Work Experience, Experience Level, and Education.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.