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Senior Vice President
Tanner Medical Group
Carrollton, GA
Posted May 28, 2009

Tanner Medical Center is a multi-specialty physician practice, serving communities throughout west Georgia. Backed by Tanner Health System resources, we are able to provide medical expertise and the highest level of patient care with our more than 20 physician practices and 50 physicians. Headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia, our stable and progressive Medical Center is positioned for continued growth and we seek an accomplished physician executive to help us shape our future.

SR Vice President
Reporting to the president/CEO as part of our senior administrative team, you'll be responsible for medical group administration, business development, recruitment, program oversight and financial reports, while demonstrating the leadership values of excellence set forth in our mission. Working in this collaborative, highly visible role, you'll help our organization stay on the cutting edge of technology.

Requirements:
o Medical degree + Master's degree (clinical/administrative background)
o Valid medical license (Georgia)
o Minimum 3 years' experience in administrative group practice
o Minimum 3 years' experience post-residency/clinical
o Board-certified clinical specialty
o Knowledge of legal/accredited standards
o Knowledge of IT technology: statistical analysis, clinical epidemiology, medical informatics
o Negotiation skills

At Tanner, we're committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package that gives our employees the resources they need to grow in their careers, care for their own health and well being, and prepare for their financial futures.

To apply for this position, contact: Vivian C. Barr, Director of Human Resources, Tanner Health System, 705 Dixie St., Carrollton, GA  30117. Phone: 770-836-9613; Fax: 770-836-9327; email: vbarr@tanner.org

EOE

Vice President
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
Posted May 27, 2009

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a Vice President of Cancer Services to provide collaborative, administrative leadership for the network’s oncology program. Responsibilities include strategic planning, program development, marketing, operations management, staff development, medical staff relationships and financial oversight. We require a master’s degree in health or business management and results oriented experience in oncology healthcare administration. Demonstrated success in team building and business planning coupled with excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills are required.

Functional programs for which the successful candidate will be accountable include outpatient care services, cancer research, education and cancer control. Operational departments include infusion services at two sites, cancer clinical trials, tumor registry, breast health services, radiation oncology and financial and regulatory affairs. Our VP serves as liaison to all owned and private oncology practices, reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, and serves as a member of our Cancer Center Leadership Council.

Our comprehensive cancer center is the largest in the region and fourth largest in Pennsylvania having registered 2,700 new patients last year. Accredited as a Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, LVHN was recently awarded an Outstanding Program Achievement Award. Our network includes an academic community hospital on 3 campuses comprising over 980 beds, a multispecialty physician group and health-related businesses. Our financially-stable, award-winning organization has been listed among the Top 100 hospitals by US News and World Report for 13 straight years and for 3 years as a FORTUNE 100 Best Place to Work.

Located in eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, we are 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City. The area has a population of over 750,000 and blends a comfortable suburban lifestyle with the amenities of 3 mid-sized cities including 10 colleges and universities, excellent public and private schools and a diverse array of cultural and recreational offerings.

Contact Information of the job being posted: Email resume and cover letter to Keith Weinhold c/o tammy.jamison@LVH.com

Clinic Manager
Providence Health & Services
Marysville, WA
Posted May 18, 2009

Finding meaning in your work is more than fate.  It’s Providence.

Providence Health & Services is looking for a Clinic Manager to answer the call.

In this role you will manage the business, technical and patient support services for assigned clinic or clinics and implement and manage all aspects of the medical clinic to support the strategic initiatives of Providence Physician Group and the Northwest Washington Service Area. You will support the work of the Clinic Medical Director through joint accountability for customer satisfaction and complaint resolution and for clinic performance in meeting system and organizational goals while adhering to all compliance programs.

Requirements, Skills & Abilities:

• Administration and progressively responsible leadership experience in clinic management/medical office management.
• Significant experience may substitute for education.
• Knowledge of techniques of quality customer service, clinic practices and procedures, managed care environment and third party payors and DSHS procedures and codes and management principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written communication, build consensus, develop and foster teamwork and collaborative relationships, apply critical thinking to issues, exercise tact and poise, work independently and exercise judgment.
• Ability to provide leadership direction, which supports an aligned approach to achieving the groups’ goals and leads to quality, effective patient care.
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets and other fiscal opportunities.
• Ability to assess clinic(s) competitive environment and develop business plans and to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, physicians, and all customers as well as ability to set objectives and goals to prioritize work demands.
• Demonstrated experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the position.

EOE

Answer the call.
Visit www.ProvidenceIsCalling.org
Keyword 46636

Chief Administrative Officer - Dept. of Neurosurgery
UCLA Health System
Los Angeles, CA
Posted May 18, 2009

At UCLA Health System, we define greatness by the quality of the patient experience we are able to deliver. Each and every time, to every single patient. If that’s where your ambitions lie, UCLA is where you belong. We currently have the following opportunity available:

Chief Administrative Officer – Department of Neurosurgery

At UCLA Health System we provide an extraordinary working environment in which talented, highly motivated professionals can excel as leaders. Currently, we’re seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to oversee programs and services of our Department of Neurosurgery. Responsibilities include supervising personnel; developing policies and strategies; monitoring budgets; managing funds; directing marketing and public relations activities; and overseeing the administration of grants and contracts as well as residency and postgraduate medical education programs. You will also be expected to manage information systems and oversee ambulatory care operations.

To qualify you must have progressive management experience in clinical operations, thorough knowledge of medical reimbursement and managed care, and demonstrated skill in the analysis, preparation and administration of multi-million dollar budgets. The ability to manage multiple funding sources is a must, as is a working knowledge of financial forecasting, expenditure control and research administration accounting. A master’s degree in business or healthcare administration is strongly preferred. Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills are crucial.

The Benefits of Belonging

As a valued member of our staff, you\'ll enjoy outstanding benefits which include Health, Dental and Vision plans that begin on your first day and a retirement plan that is one of the best in the nation. You also get 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days beginning your first year. We also offer 2/3 tuition reduction at UCLA. For more information, please contact Robin Clayton at RClayton@mednet.ucla.edu, Ph: (310) 794-0506 or apply online at www.uclacareers.com/GM97 and reference Job Code H49600.

Chief Administrative Officer - Pathology
UCLA Health System
Los Angeles, CA
Posted May 18, 2009

At UCLA Health System, we define greatness by the quality of the patient experience we are able to deliver. Each and every time, to every single patient. If that’s where your ambitions lie, UCLA is where you belong. We currently have the following opportunity available:

Chief Administrative Officer - Pathology
As one of the nation’s most respected health systems, UCLA provides an outstanding working environment for ambitious professionals looking to excel as leaders. Currently, we’re seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to oversee the management, administration and business development of our Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. In this highly visible role, you will be in charge of directing department operations as well as the financial management of departmental resources. In addition, you will supervise information services coordination and oversee academic and staff personnel management.

Qualified applicants will have progressive management experience in clinical operations, thorough knowledge of medical reimbursement and managed care, and demonstrated skill in the analysis, preparation and administration of multi-million dollar budgets. The ability to manage multiple funding sources is a must, as is a working knowledge of financial forecasting, expenditure control and research administration accounting. Excellent communication skills are essential.

The Benefits of Belonging
As a valued member of our staff, you\'ll enjoy outstanding benefits which include Health, Dental and Vision plans that begin on your first day and a retirement plan that is one of the best in the nation. You also get 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days beginning your first year. We also offer 2/3 tuition reduction at UCLA. For more information, please contact Robin Clayton at RClayton@mednet.ucla.edu, Ph: (310) 794-0506 or apply online at www.uclacareers.com/AP75 and reference Job Code H49654. EOE

President & CEO
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital
Cheboygan, MI
Posted May 15, 2009

Cheboygan Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 96 bed, not for profit, community health care provider dedicated to providing personalized, quality healthcare services and education in response to community need. With a medical staff that consists of approximately 65 physicians, CMH is uniquely qualified to meet the health-care needs of the region due to an operational and financial turnaround several years ago. In addition to the main hospital and health center, it has a women’s and children’s health center, a new Cardiac Wellness Center that just opened and it has begun a new state-of-the-art digital mammography program. Five critical areas of focus include cardiac wellness, diagnostics, physician practices, surgical services and women’s and children’s services.
Masters in Business or Health Administration or related field required. Must possess at least ten (10) years progressively more responsible administrative experience in freestanding community hospital settings. High-level problem solving and analytical skills, and effective interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of professional and non-professional associates in all areas are required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary to provide leadership and interact in extremely sensitive and/or complex situations. Excellent team facilitation, listening and collaboration skills are also required.

To apply or refer candidates, please contact:

Tim Ignash
Aegis Group Search Consultants, LLC
41451 W. 11 Mile Rd.
Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 344-1450
Fax: (248) 347-2231
Email: tignash@aegis-group.com

Chief Administrative Officer
Company Confidential
Northwest
Posted May 14, 2009

Quick Leonard Kieffer has been retained by a health system based in the Northwest to recruit a top Administrative Officer for a progressive and rapidly growing multi-specialty physician group practice.

This is a high growth opportunity and it is projected that the group will more than double over the next three years to become a $100 million operation. For that reason, we seek an experienced individual with the ability to strategically implement and build infrastructure, recruit physicians, and who can assemble and create a team and culture that will ensure the future success of the organization.

The successful candidate will possess relevant previous experience, knowledge of multi-specialty group practice operations, and a natural talent for this type of work. Ideally, this individual will be Master’s prepared in a relevant discipline and possess five to seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience within a multi-specialty group practice. Experience developing strategies and building and implementing systems and infrastructure is important. This individual must have excellent physician relation skills and have an open, honest, approachable, and direct communication style.

For additional information, please contact Martha Bermingham, Managing Partner, or Zack Reynolds, Principal, of Quick Leonard Kieffer. Martha and Zack can be reached at mbermingham@qlksearch.com, zreynolds@qlksearch.com or by phone at (312) 876-9800.

Director Cardiovascular Services
Methodist Hospitals
Gary/Merrillville, In
Posted May 12, 2009

METHODIST HOSPITALS is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system providing comprehensive healthcare services at two main campuses, has more than 2,500 employees and a medical staff of 500 plus physicians representing 60 subspecialties. Cardiovascular Services is one of Methodist Hospitals core service lines. A newly created position, the director has system responsibility and accountability for the development, implementation and evaluation of the complete cardiovascular service line to meet the needs of patients, families, referring physician, managed care organizations and other third party payers.  The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of experience leading/managing a cardiovascular service line or cardiology operations.  A graduate degree in healthcare, business administration, public health, or a related field is preferred.

Sherry Vining
Research Associate
Tyler & Company, a member of Signium International
ph:  770.863.9920
fax: 770.396.6693
svining@tylerandco.com
http://www.tylerandco.com

Cardiovascular Services Department Manager
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, CA
Posted May 8, 2009

I believe knowledge is worth sharing. At Kaiser Permanente, we are a team of health advocates, working side-by-side to do what’s right for our patients. Here, I contribute my knowledge and skills and learn from those around me. If this sounds like something you believe in, consider joining us in Santa Clara, California.

In this role, you will manage a busy cardiac procedure area with three cardiac catheterization labs, two electrophysiology labs, and a 14 bay recovery area. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum of care, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining clinical standards of care and practice; and resource budgeting, selection, and development.

Requirements include:

• A BSN or BA preferably in a health care related field; master’s degree preferred
• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current California RN license and CPR certificate
• Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles (usually five years)
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations
• Previous supervisory experience (usually four years)
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Rosan.L.Lam@kp.org. Please visit jobs.kp.org for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number SC.0900212. Kaiser Permanente is an EOE/AA employer. Drug-free workplace.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

Sr. Director of Cardiac Services
St. Mary's Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
Posted May 7, 2009

The Senior Director of Cardiac Services and Critical Care reports directly to the Vice President of Nursing, and has operational and strategic responsibility for the Emergency Department, ICU, Dialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiology Services, Cardiac Rehab, Telemetry, and Nursing Administration.

Position requires current California RN license, a Masters Degree in Nursing Administration, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration. 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in Critical Care and/or Cardiac Services required.

Please send resumes to:

Sandra Young
Sr. Recruiter
sandra.young@chw.edu

Oncology Service Line Director
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, TX
Posted May 7, 2009

This position offers a unique and challenging opportunity to design a new comprehensive cancer center facility. Reporting to a Senior Vice President, this position carries the responsibility to:

• Lead the development of multidisciplinary teams to provide effective patient care programs with high quality standards of care.
• Incorporate program building experience to develop and implement a strategic plan to bring state-of-the-art cancer services to the new comprehensive cancer center facility.
• Highly motivated individual with good communication skills to work with physicians and professional staff involved in the expansion of an Oncology service line.
• Develop and implement Best Practices for the Oncology Service Line.
• Prepare capital and operating budgets and evaluate utilization patterns for current and future needs for Oncology services.

The Oncology Service Line is a $10MM operation with 82 FTEs that provide quality value-based health care for the Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology patient during the acute phases of their illness with a multi-disciplinary staff composed of physicians, registered nurses, LPNs, nursing assistants, ancillary department associates and residents.

Parkland Health and Hospital System is a large, public academic health system providing care for the indigent and needy persons residing in Dallas County. It is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

The successful candidate will possess five to seven years of progressive oncology management experience, with a strong emphasis on communication, marketing and program development skills. In addition, strong interpersonal skills to manage working relationships with physicians, administrators and staff are required. Candidates will preferably hold a graduate degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare or related field.

Contact Information of the job being posted: Christine Falinski, Search Consultant Aegis Group Search Consultants, LLC
41451 W. 11 Mile Rd.
Novi, MI 48375
Phone (517) 552-4474/FAX (517) 552-2704
Email cfalinski@aegis-group.com

President/Chief Executive Officer
The Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group Foundation
Augusta, GA 30901
Posted May 6, 2009

The President/CEO of PPG must be a leader capable of producing sound financial results on the existing business and supporting continued growth. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the President will be instrumental in developing plans to achieve strategic initiatives regarding quality, clinical growth, optimization of business operations and group practice development.
Successful candidates must have one of two profiles:

1. A physician leader with credentials for faculty appointment at the School of Medicine at MCG.
2. An experienced health system executive with a record of accomplishments in multispecialty group practice management. Academic preparation should include a graduate degree in business, finance, health administration or other related field. However, significant experience in multispecialty group practice management or leadership of a successful faculty practice plan may be sufficient to offset the absence of a graduate degree.

Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications (including a cover letter and resume) should be submitted, preferably via email to PPGPresident@wittkieffer.com. Material that cannot be e-mailed may be sent to: Werner Boel, Witt/Kieffer, 3414 Peachtree Road, Suite 352, Atlanta, GA 30326 or Fax: (404) 261-1371. Confidential inquiries concerning this search may be directed to Werner Boel at (678) 302-1559.