Director Operations, Orthopedics

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Position oversees EIN Montgomery Oxford Valley Willowcrest Elkins Park.

Summary
Oversees all operational business and clinical activities within assigned area of responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Maintains cost control and evaluates budget needs for operations.
• Collaborates to establish department plans consistent with mission strategic operations quality and safety improvement plan and overall network goals.
• Develops and oversees staff scheduling process to ensure optimal labor productivity and achieves on target performance metrics.
• Implements and adjusts workflows to streamline operations and corrective actions for cost control problems.
• Maintains and updates policy and procedure manual in accordance with department needs and organizational standards.
• Maintains ongoing proactive relationships with all relevant people.
• Proactively communicates critical issues and intervenes accordingly prepares and submits timely reports for operational review.
• Monitors volume and adjusts staffing patterns to drive labor productivity access and optimal patient experience.
• Recommends and submits for capital expenditures to promote safe and efficient care delivery and sound business operations.
• Recommends and implements new technology as needed to advance care and align with most progressive industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Healthcare/Business Administration or Relevant Healthcare Field
• 5 years Progressive leadership roles with health system experience.
• Operations and Resource Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree MBA/MHA

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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