Reporting directly to Vice President for Women & Children Services (Healthcare), in partnership with the Clinical Chairs, Medical Directors, CNO and administrative leadership, this position directs operational excellence and ensures strategic alignment for patient care services in OHSU's full-service Women's & Children's Hospital. Supports a division with over 145 pediatric beds, 940 FTE and 1129 health care workers. Collaborates with OPP, SOM, University and Healthcare leadership to ensure high quality patient care.
The Director is responsible for business deployment, leadership, operations improvement, decision-making, financial planning, forecasting, and project execution. Manages clinical, professional and support service programs within Doernbecher (DCH). Director provides operational leadership and administrative support for Cardiac Program, Pediatric Behavioral Health, Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare (NICH) Program, Leading Emerging Adults in Understanding and Navigating Challenges in Healthcare (LAUNCH) Program, Cleft and Craniofacial Program, Pediatric to Adult Transition (PAT) Program. Additionally, provides direct oversight of operations for the Doernbecher Pediatric Echo Lab and Pediatric Dental Program. Serves as a liaison to Shriner's Children's Hospital and centrally managed services; DCH outreach vehicles, Baby Steps publication, DCH Foundation, marketing & communications, volunteers and regulatory compliance. Liaison for Professional & Support Services (PSS) comprised of: Respiratory Therapy Services, Transgender Health Program, Environmental Services, Patient Experience, Food and Nutrition Services, Neurosciences Service Line, Clinical Transplant Services, Rehabilitation Services, Transportation Support Services, Healthcare Facilities, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, and Clinical Technology Services.
Facilitates operational performance related to quality, safety, patient experience, financial accountability, process improvement and support service outcomes at all Women's & Children's sites of care.
Oversees planning, organization and implementation of new patient care services/programs within Women's and Children's.
Provides leadership support for facility improvements: program and facility design, construction oversight and operational implementation.
Ensures intra-disciplinary collaboration among staff and leadership to optimize care and work environment; works with physician and administrative partners to maximize business objectives, sets priorities in accordance with overall institutional goals and departmental objectives. Ensures the provision of quality patient/family centered care modalities for assigned projects or areas.
Master's degree in health care administration (or related field) Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare-related environment Five or more years of management experience Requires strong leadership, creativity, and strong knowledge base in clinical operations, program development, financial analysis, research methodologies, and philanthropic activities. Possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak in large groups. Project Management experience in Healthcare setting. Strong analytical abilities and research skills. Demonstrated leadership skills including cross-functional relationship building, team facilitation, coaching and mentoring, performance management and positive reinforcement. Ability to work independently and prioritize work in order to meet short deadlines. Requires demonstrated effectiveness in influencing others without having direct lines of authority. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Qualtrics, REDCap, Smartsheet, and MS project. Experience in pediatrics Campus planning and development experience Experience in new business development Understanding of OHSU organizational and cultural structure Grant writing and grant management experience Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents for .9 FTE and higher. $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time 9 paid holidays per year Three weeks of paid parental leave Adoption assistance program (up to 5k) Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or .
