Aspirus

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus in Wausau, WI is seeking a VP- SYSTEM HEART CARE SERVICE LINE to join our SERVICE LINE MANAGEMENT OFFICE team!

The Vice President – Heart Care Service Line reports to the SVP – Service Line & Patient Experience. The VP – Heart Care Service Line is accountable for providing strategic leadership and direction for the system. The scope of accountability includes overseeing and understanding all relevant dimensions of the services that are included within the defined service line. This includes a comprehensive understanding of market conditions, as well as the operational, financial, and quality components of the service line. Emanating from the development of a quantifiable methodology for defining and monitoring the key indicators of successful service delivery, the VP will work to define, develop, and implement all the necessary structures, relationships, and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals of Aspirus, Inc. through the attainment of immediate, near-term and long-term service line goals. Has direct reports as appropriate but must be comfortable and proficient working in a matrix management structure. Leads and coordinates a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, clinical, and technical activities to ensure attainment of goals and objectives.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of program development and operations normally acquired through completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of progressive responsibility and related work experience or Master’s degree and 10 years of progressive responsibility and related work experience.
• Success in building/operating Service Line initiatives is required.
• Human Relations/Interpersonal Communications – Possesses diplomacy, problem solving, conflict management and resolution, team building, collaboration with disparate parties, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical - Has sufficient analytical acumen to apply to the completion of complex assignments.
• Financial Management – Has working knowledge of reimbursement principles and regulations, ability to read and comprehend financial reports, and understand and apply financial management principles in the application of cost and profitability management.
• Planning – Possesses organizational and time management skills, self-motivating, anticipatory, understands and can apply fundamental planning principles and concepts.
• Quality/Process Improvement – Possesses quality management and process improvement knowledge.
• Marketing and Public Relations - Promotes awareness of services promoting a positive image of the service line, participation in volunteer activities in local, state, and national civic and professional organizations.
• Ability to develop and execute on a strategic plan, and partner in the development and sustainment of goals, vision, and overall direction of the service lines
• Ability to provide clear and concise information/presentations to Senior Executive Team
• Ability to develop directors and managers. Develop strong team culture
• Ability to drive a culture of proactive, integrated, high quality care delivery with a focus on continuous improvement through innovation and transformation.
• Evaluate current operational and referral trends in partnership with Business Development and Strategy to ensure continuous assessment of market opportunities to be presented to service line and senior leadership
• Identify, collect, and analyze data related to the internal and external environment as well as Service Line functioning.
• Critically and comprehensively evaluate the Service Line’s processes, modes of care delivery and outcomes
• Ability to mentor senior management, faculty & staff in the principles of process and service transformation.
• Ability to work comfortably with senior executives as well as faculty and staff who have various levels of education and expertise, understand their work patterns and partner to drive improvement.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and theories in process improvement/change management.
• Leadership skills to motivate cross-departmental performance.
• Ability to communicate and present in public forums.
• Ability to make a significant contribution to the organization’s overall effectiveness.
• Commitment to life-long learning and improvement.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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