Regional Director, Gastroenterology

Full-time - Senior

Franklin Township, NJ

Hospitals

About the position

The Regional Director of Gastroenterology at RWJBarnabas Health will play a pivotal role in executing the vision for the growth of gastrointestinal services in the region. This position involves overseeing clinical operations, facilitating physician recruitment, and promoting a highly integrated approach to digestive health care. The director will work closely with service line leaders to enhance patient-centered care and ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services across the southern region.

Responsibilities

• Work with service line and system leaders to execute business development and strategic planning initiatives for system-wide services.
• Support operational leadership for the continued growth and development of the academic faculty and GI medical group.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new programs in collaboration with program leaders to apply innovation in services, technology, and care delivery.
• Facilitate the executive vision for the growth of GI and endoscopic services at RWJUH.
• Cultivate relationships between academic departments and the hospital/health system, including space and technology planning.
• Help strategically integrate the RWJBH GI medical group into the RWJUH faculty strategy to support centers of excellence and improve overall outcomes.
• Work with medical and surgical teams to identify opportunities for designations, accreditations, and other external recognitions.
• Organize and lead teams to achieve accreditation goals by identifying and addressing gaps and keeping the team on task.
• Develop and report metrics to analyze the effectiveness of services, including volumes, quality and safety measures, patient satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Identify and implement programs for quality improvement that help increase overall patient outcomes.
• Lead activities aimed at improving high-quality care, effective utilization of resources, and development of multidisciplinary care teams.
• Manage Digestive Health program meetings to ensure sustained execution of the program's strategic priorities.
• Foster teamwork, interdepartmental cooperation, and communication across the continuum of care.
• Maintain a strong and collaborative relationship with physicians to adopt and incorporate quality initiatives.
• Coordinate and improve communication with referring physicians.
• Facilitate cohesive and productive working relationships among all groups involved in services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related finance or healthcare field required.
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in project management, finance, healthcare management, and/or strategic planning required.
• Proven ability to demonstrate leadership and effectively communicate with executive levels.
• Ability to build consensus and motivate teams of diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage politically and financially sensitive issues.
• Proactive identification, diagnosis, and timely resolution of issues.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on goals and priorities for the program.
• Knowledge and experience in financial management, strategic planning, business development, and human resource management functions.
• Experience in project management, clinical operations management, strategy development, and financial reporting.
• Financial and operational analytical skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare and/or similar academic medical center environment preferred.
• Additional years of experience in healthcare financial management/analysis and business planning preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!