Vice President, Allied Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Vice President Of Allied Health

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Job Summary

Vanderbilt Health - Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Vice President of Allied Health. The Vice President, Allied Health provides overall leadership for the Center for Programs in Allied Health for VUMC. Responsible for developing innovative workforce programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures; responsible for working collaboratively with VUMC operational units and external partners to develop workforce programs that meet VUMC organizational staffing needs; implements and manages efficient operations of allied health programs; prepares operating and capital expenditure budgets; prepares reports on operational, financial, and educational performance for VUMC leadership; and coordinates personnel administrative functions. The VP will be the primary spokesperson for allied health education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, advocating for students / trainees to ensure their future success in the healthcare workforce, building relationships at the senior executive level across VUMC, and providing a reliable pipeline of highly qualified allied professionals for the organization.

Department Summary : The Center for Programs in Allied Health (CPiAH) was formed in 2016 and is the central Allied Health Education institution within Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Here at CPiAH, we are committed to offering students high quality educational experiences. Students can expect to participate in real clinical settings, using the cutting-edge medical technology that VUMC offers. The Center for Programs in Allied Health of Vanderbilt University Medical Center is dedicated to preparing students for excellence in their chosen career and instilling compassion and a commitment to the highest quality of patient care through transformative learning programs and access to the delivery of exemplary healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and implements a strategic plan and a shared vision for allied health education at VUMC.
• Develops long-term and short-term strategic goals and objectives that are aligned with VUMC's strategic goals and workforce plan.
• Collaborates with VUMC executive leadership, operational leaders and executives of the various entities within VUMC to determine service needs. Develops and implements programs and operating procedures to ensure that those needs are met and works collaboratively with the operating units.
• Oversees the academic integrity of the clinical learning environment across all allied health programs.
• Analyzes and evaluates ongoing workforce programs to identify areas in need of adjustments or improvements in partnership with operations leadership and human resources.
• Collaborates internally with faculty, staff, administrators and human resources, as well as externally with education partners, to complete the variety of complex tasks necessary to maintain and grow specialized accreditation programs.
• Monitors external market and community trends that may affect VUMC's allied health programs. Coordinates and implements appropriate strategic responses.

Basic Qualifications

Master's Degree (MBA, MHA, MS, etc.)

10 years experience (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Allied Health background

Technical Capabilities

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

Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Acts upon constructive feedback from all levels of the organization and initiates strategies to develop talent in others. - Builds and Maintains Relationships : Leverages relationships and insight to forecast potential future needs and influence delivery of work to exceed expectations. - Communicates Effectively : Anticipates difference audience concerns, styles and finds mutually beneficial solutions across conflicting and sensitive issues.

Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues and considers the interests of others to improve satisfaction of services. - Solves Complex Problems : Critically evaluates complex information and identifies trends / risks to make recommendations to improve processes across areas. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to motivate and support team members to maximize performance.

Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Anticipates problems or obstacles which may interfere with quality standards and develops plants to ensure area's quality standards are met. - Ensures Continuous Improvement : Routinely draws upon valuable learning from others, past experiences, and new information to determine key opportunities. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Develops appropriate corrective actions for unsafe environments in order to ensure operational and safety compliance.

Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and develops solutions to address those obstacles. - Stewards Organizational Resources : Creates the appropriate systems and processes to effectively manage resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions : Applies in-depth knowledge of data to recommend and implement new approaches to improve decision making capabilities.

Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Identifies opportunities and leads development of new initiatives that create value across areas. - Applies Technology : Creates the energy and drive for self / others to identify and leverage technology in new, innovative ways to drive greater efficiencies. - Adapts to Change : Anticipates the change process and clearly communicates impact on others / own team(s), assisting them in embracing the change.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities : Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 10 years

Education : Master's (Required)

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.