Director of Operations - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Executive - Business Professional UTMB Health Requisition # 2504045 **Summary:** **The Director of Operations for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute (SHVI)** **reports to the Vice President, Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute with dotted line responsibility to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible** **for strategic planning, operational and financial oversight, and management oversight to enhance SHVI's day-to-day operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving efficiency, innovation, and growth in alignment with the organization's mission and goals.** **Scope:** **UTMB** **_Health System_** **Responsibilities:** Operational Leadership & Management + Executes and manages the daily operations of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute across multiple clinical sites, including hospitals and outpatient clinics, under the Vice President's strategic vision and directives. + Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. + Implements and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular performance updates and recommendations. + Responsible for ongoing improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes, operational workflows, and resource management. Stakeholder Collaboration & Coordination + Interfaces with health system stakeholders, including procedural area leadership, physician leadership, hospital administration, and clinical section/division leaders, ensuring alignment with SHVI's strategic plan and institutional priorities. + Collaborates with revenue cycle, finance, decision support, and IT teams. + Serves as the primary liaison for administrative operations. Financial & Budgetary Oversight + Develops and manages the SHVI budget, produces periodic financial reports and analyses, and presents findings and recommendations. + Identifies cost-saving opportunities and resource allocation strategies. + Prepares and recommends business plans for new programs, technology investments, and operational expansions. Data Analytics & Performance Improvement + Directs the operational data analytics team to track key performance and financial metrics, ensuring complete transparency and accountability. + Implements data-driven operational improvements. + Monitors and reports on patient throughput, care coordination, and resource utilization trends. Program Development & Strategic Growth + Leads the execution of new clinical programs designated by VP of SHVI, ensuring full compliance with the strategic vision. + Implements initiatives to expand service offerings and improve patient access. + Supports clinical integration efforts and partnership development. Leadership & Team Development + Manages administrative and operational staff. + Ensures a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with UTMB's mission. + Supports recruitment, training, and retention initiatives. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or related field plus five (5) years of relevant experience in administrative healthcare leadership, preferably in a cardiac department in an academic medical center. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field. + Experience in managing physician groups and/or hospital departments. **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** + In-depth understanding of cardiovascular services, procedures, and heart and vascular care trends. + Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including CMS, Joint Commission, and other accreditation requirements. + Familiarity with healthcare finance, including budgeting, revenue cycle management, and cost-containment strategies. + Expertise in quality improvement principles, patient safety standards, and clinical performance metrics. + Awareness of healthcare technology, including electronic medical records (EMR) systems and data analytics tools. + Knowledge of human resources management, including staffing, training, and team development. + Leadership and team management. + Strategic planning and execution; build and sustain trust with diverse stakeholders. + Effective communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and decision-making; adapt to changing priorities and regulations and foster a patient-centered, inclusive environment. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. 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