JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the SVP, President - Central Texas Region, the SVP President-McLane Children's is responsible for planning, directing, leading the operations of Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH) McLane Children's Medical Center and the associated clinics/ambulatory services. Participates with the CEO and other top leadership to develop current and long-range strategies, priorities, and policies for BSWH. Develops the operational goals to meet BSWH business priorities, including implementing short and long-term financial and operational objectives, establishing performance targets and metrics, and reviewing progress and results. Ensures appropriate governance and controls and formulates and administers policies. Guides changes needed to reach financial goals. Ensures the organization operates subject to all applicable regulatory requirements and controls. May represent the organization to major external authorities and constituencies and acts as spokesperson for BSWH. May oversee many business units or functional areas directly. Responsible for enhancing the image and delivering healthcare value to BSWH stakeholders, patients, and communities served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Serves as president and top operations executive for BSWH McLane Children's Medical Center and the associated clinics/ambulatory services.
- Establishes hospital-wide operational strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives that enable the highest quality of care, safety, and patient satisfaction.
- Develops and establishes operational goals and objectives aligned to the strategies and business objectives of BSWH, including establishing performance goals, metrics, scorecards, and setting policies.
- Works closely with the BSWH executive team, operating boards, and Board of Trustees to ensure they are informed and involved in matters of the hospital and other areas of responsibility.
- Leads operational analysis of costs, business performance, and forecast data to determine hospital progress toward BSWH operational goals and business objectives.
- Develops and reviews overall operational budgets, allocating resources in support of BSWH mission and business goals and ensuring cost effective management of resources on behalf of the communities served by the hospital.
- Ensures compliance to all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
- Facilities and coordinates interdepartmental activities within the hospital, including Medical Staff communication with other departments.
- Executes resolutions and contracts on the behalf of BSWH for the Hospital and other areas of responsibility.
- Leads and sponsors key hospital operations initiatives, programs, and task forces to improve operational performance in alignment with BSWH business objectives.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field required. Master's degree strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in healthcare operations management or related field, with experience as senior operations leader in a large, complex, multi-site health care system. 
- 3+ years of leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience with operational aspects of hospitals, clinics, and a healthcare system.
- Strong data driven orientation and skilled at applying operational levers to improve results.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to a rapidly moving and changing business environment.
- Strategic thinker and proficient in decision-making. 
- Informative and persuasive presentation skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor?s Degree, Master?s strongly preferred
- 7 Years of Experience

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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