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The Vice President of Orthopedic Services & Sports Medicine serves as a member of The University of Kansas Health System's Executive Team and is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate overall strategy for effective and efficient delivery of health and prevention services to patients across the continuum of orthopedic and sports medicine care. The position is responsible for programmatic and business outcomes of the service line and facilitates active planning at both a local and system level.
Job Responsibility:
In collaboration with senior leaders and the Chair, sets overall vision and executes the business development and strategic planning for system-wide Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Services
Utilizes business tools to analyze the effectiveness of Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Services, including monthly activity, key performance indicators and financial strength. Ensures achievement of program and financial metrics
Monitors, strengthens and expands existing partnerships with high school, collegiate and professional sports teams, serving as an ambassador for the organization
Fosters a culture of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and departments including providers, athletic trainers, nurses, therapists and all allied health professionals
Sets expectations and continuously supports and models safety first in driving process improvement to achieve and exceed health system Five Star goals
Ensures compliance with documentation, billing, regulatory standards for assigned services
Leads activities aimed at improving the value of Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Services, including high quality care, effective utilization of resources, and cost containment
Develop tools and processes, in collaboration with senior leadership to improve patient satisfaction as well as satisfaction of referring physicians and hospitals
Supports and collaborates with Chairs in advancing faculty development, education and mentorship across academic, resident and fellowship programs
Establishes and maintains effective communication relationships with all internal and external service line stakeholders. Fosters teamwork, inter-departmental cooperation and communication across the continuum of care
Supports and partners with Chairs and organizational research leaders to expand basic science, translational and clinical research initiatives in musculoskeletal health and sports medicine
Facilitates the integration of the service line within the health system and the broader mission of the organization
Collaborates with program leaders to promote standardization of care to achieve national benchmarks in safety, cost, orthopedic outcomes, and other efficiency measures
Serves as a primary organizational liaison to high school, collegiate and professional sports organizations and works with Chairs/senior leaders to enhance the health system’s visibility and reputation as a leader in sports medicine
Appropriately monitors and measures service line indicators including clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction, physician leadership, market share, competition, financial and trend performance
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
Master's Degree in related field
5 or more years of experience in a leadership position at a medical center, multi-tiered health system or related setting
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Operational experience in a large, acute care organization
English - Read, write, speak, and understand
Nice to have:
Collegiate and professional sports clinical or management experience