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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8199

Working TitleASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, UT HEALTH RGV

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Ambulatory Operations

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Provides leadership and oversight for clinical practice of UTGV , UT Health RGV , a multispecialty clinical practice operation representing over 300,000 encounters per year and growing. Collaborates with executive and physician leadership to develop and implement strategy, business plans, operating systems and capital allocation plans in alignment with broader UT Health RGV goals and objectives. Responsible for maximizing the efficiency of UT Health RGV practice plan operations and associated ancillary services (Imaging, lab, etc.) in line with best practices, across the multispecialty group practice. Improves the clinical enterprise by developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including physician/executive leadership, area hospitals, and clinics to support patient care.

Description of Duties

+ Provides leadership and oversight for clinical multispecialty practice operations.

+ Establishes and implements ambulatory operational strategies to meet organizational performance plans and goals within budget and timelines.

+ Creates a unified ambulatory structure and team through a commitment to UT Health RGV’s mission of transforming healthcare in the RGV by focusing on culture and mission to provide the best patient care and outstanding service.

+ Ensures efficient administrative practices and protocols are in place to maximize safety, value, and return on clinical investment (i.e. room turnover, patient throughput, inventory management, etc.) and compliance standards.

+ Advances UT Health RGV’s clinical footprint, ensuring operations are implementing innovative clinical practice models.

+ Establishes an environment that improves the satisfaction of our providers and team members. Improving patient access and efficiency in our clinics is a top priority.

+ Ensures the day-to-day clinical operations are focused on quality, safety, patient satisfaction, performance improvement, productivity and bottom-line results.

+ Responsible for compliance and for meeting all licensure and accreditation standards, including the quality and safety results for the clinics.

+ Monitors UT Health RGV’s overall ambulatory budget, spend, and planning processes; identify opportunities for capital investment, expense reduction and efficiency improvements.

+ Implements processes across clinical locations that improve quality and patient satisfaction while maintaining patient and provider safety as well as meeting performance metrics for each clinical location.

+ Develops and oversees the mission and goals for the clinical enterprise and ensures that they are aligned with overall goals of the institution.

+ Ensures all clinical operations include a clear education and training expectancy to guarantee skill proficiency of all staff.

+ Maintains staffing ratios and ensures sufficient practice support based on appropriate FTE coverage, infrastructure, and equipment.

+ Responsible for developing, implementing, and providing oversight for policies, programs, and practices to ensure that clinical operations are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards.

+ Responsible for planning and delivery of new clinical acquisitions or openings in line with pre-set deadlines across project requirements (clinical, IT, facilities, etc.)

+ In conjunction with Legal Affairs, assists with negotiations of contracts and agreements to execute the programs, and assessing clinical and patient care issues.

+ Collaborates with practice management, department administrators, and department chairmen in developing the strategic plan for the practices.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree in business or health-related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Eight (8) years of related administrative experience, including a strong record of leadership of clinical programs/ambulatory operations in a multi-program setting, clinical program development and related business planning and performance management, especially with experience in healthcare consumerism, and development and management of a large multi-disciplinary practice plan. Familiarity with the financing and delivery of healthcare, contract negotiations, clinical quality, and compliance metrics.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong administrative, organizational and communications skills are essential.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date04/21/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46714

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Additional Document