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Administrative Director of Patient Throughput

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Administrative Director of Patient Throughput will oversee daily operations of the Centralized Throughput Office, a 24/7 centralized bed management and flow hub. This includes, but is not limited to, bed coordination assignment, daily planning for predicted admissions, management of beds during surges in patient volume, the patient callback center, and coordination of daily discharge huddles. This includes overseeing staff, developing budgets, creating policies and procedures related to patient flow, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and required submissions.

The Administrative Director of Patient Throughput will drive process improvement projects in collaboration with multiple departments to drive efficiency and communication. They will lead the CTO POD and HRU committees, coordinate process improvement projects with the help of the Quality Improvement Department and continually drive throughput improvements to ensure timely and efficient movement of patients from admission to discharge, minimizing bottlenecks and improving overall patient care.

This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining systems to track patient movement in real-time as the key IT liaison. The Administrative Director of Patient Throughput will participate and play a key role in emergency management planning and exercises to manage flow during critical events.

A successful Administrative Director of Patient Throughput will possess superior communication and leadership skills to ensure excellent collaboration between the organization’s Leadership, Quality, and Care Management teams. They will coordinate with the other acute care hospitals in the SBM system to facilitate and expedite safe transfers and improve coordinated bed management. They will lead, develop and implement strategies to reduce length of stay, improve resource utilization, and enhance the patient experience.

Duties of an Administrative Director of Patient Throughput may include the following but are not limited to:

+ Meet regularly with Medical Director of the CTO, AVP of Operations of the CTO and AVP of Nursing of the CTO.

+ Ensure daily functioning and staffing of the CTO and call back center.

+ Lead the CTO POD and HRU meetings in collaboration with the QI department.

+ Manage QI/PI projects as they relate to throughput in collaboration with the QI department.

+ Resolve operational issues related to patient flow and investigate safety concerns.

+ Manage data analytics as related to throughput.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree with 10 years of healthcare experience, 5 of which are in an administrative/supervisory capacity or Associate's degree with twelve years healthcare experience, 5 of which are in an administrative/supervisor capacity.

+ At least 5 years of experience in patient throughput/capacity management

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in a healthcare related field

+ Advanced certification

+ Project management experience

+ Experience with data analytics, quality management and performance improvement

Special Notes** **:** **Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

**Posting Overview** **:** This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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+ Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

+ All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

+ This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

+ This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

+ Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services

* + Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

+ Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

* + Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.

+ Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

***The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination** .

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position is - $116733 - $153875 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

* Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.

**Job Number:** 2502882

**Official Job Title:** : Senior Staff Associate

**Job Field** : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

**Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook

**Department/Hiring Area:** : Central Throughput Office

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Shift** : Day Shift **Shift Hours:** : 0830-1700 (flexible) **Pass Days:** : Sat, Sun

**Posting Start Date** : Jul 22, 2025

**Posting End Date** : Oct 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

**Salary:** : 116733 - 153875

**Salary Grade:** : SL5

**SBU Area:** : Stony Brook University Hospital

**Req ID:** 2502882