• Director of Operations - Sealy Heart and Vascular…

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Director of Operations - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    New

     

    Executive - Business Professional

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2504045

    Summary:

    The Director of Operations for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute (SHVI)** **reports to the Vice President, Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute with dotted line responsibility to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible** **for strategic planning, operational and financial oversight, and management oversight to enhance SHVI's day-to-day operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving efficiency, innovation, and growth in alignment with the organization's mission and goals.

     

    Scope:** **UTMB** **_Health System_

    Responsibilities:

    Operational Leadership & Management

    + Executes and manages the daily operations of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute across multiple clinical sites, including hospitals and outpatient clinics, under the Vice President's strategic vision and directives.

    + Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

    + Implements and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular performance updates and recommendations.

    + Responsible for ongoing improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes, operational workflows, and resource management.

    Stakeholder Collaboration & Coordination

    + Interfaces with health system stakeholders, including procedural area leadership, physician leadership, hospital administration, and clinical section/division leaders, ensuring alignment with SHVI's strategic plan and institutional priorities.

    + Collaborates with revenue cycle, finance, decision support, and IT teams.

    + Serves as the primary liaison for administrative operations.

    Financial & Budgetary Oversight

    + Develops and manages the SHVI budget, produces periodic financial reports and analyses, and presents findings and recommendations.

    + Identifies cost-saving opportunities and resource allocation strategies.

    + Prepares and recommends business plans for new programs, technology investments, and operational expansions.

    Data Analytics & Performance Improvement

    + Directs the operational data analytics team to track key performance and financial metrics, ensuring complete transparency and accountability.

    + Implements data-driven operational improvements.

    + Monitors and reports on patient throughput, care coordination, and resource utilization trends.

    Program Development & Strategic Growth

    + Leads the execution of new clinical programs designated by VP of SHVI, ensuring full compliance with the strategic vision.

    + Implements initiatives to expand service offerings and improve patient access.

    + Supports clinical integration efforts and partnership development.

    Leadership & Team Development

    + Manages administrative and operational staff.

    + Ensures a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with UTMB's mission.

    + Supports recruitment, training, and retention initiatives.

    + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

    + Performs related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or related field plus five (5) years of relevant experience in administrative healthcare leadership, preferably in a cardiac department in an academic medical center.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field.

    + Experience in managing physician groups and/or hospital departments.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    + In-depth understanding of cardiovascular services, procedures, and heart and vascular care trends.

    + Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including CMS, Joint Commission, and other accreditation requirements.

    + Familiarity with healthcare finance, including budgeting, revenue cycle management, and cost-containment strategies.

    + Expertise in quality improvement principles, patient safety standards, and clinical performance metrics.

    + Awareness of healthcare technology, including electronic medical records (EMR) systems and data analytics tools.

    + Knowledge of human resources management, including staffing, training, and team development.

    + Leadership and team management.

    + Strategic planning and execution; build and sustain trust with diverse stakeholders.

    + Effective communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and decision-making; adapt to changing priorities and regulations and foster a patient-centered, inclusive environment.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Compensation