Vice President of Ancillary & Professional Services – Lead and Transform Healthcare at Methodist Jennie Edmundson in Council Bluffs, IA
Join our leadership team at Methodist Jennie Edmundson as the Vice President of Ancillary and Professional Services, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our healthcare services. This key executive position is responsible for the planning, operations, and services of our Ancillary and Professional division, working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals. Your daily duties will include overseeing physician contracting, managing business ventures, and ensuring the successful operation of key areas such as pharmacy, laboratory, imaging, oncology, rehabilitation services, and quality, risk, and infection prevention. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient care and operational excellence within our trusted healthcare system.
The Scope of Responsibilities includes:
- Physician Contracting
- Business Ventures
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory
- Imaging
- Oncology Service Line
- Rehabilitation Services
- Quality, Risk, and Infection Prevention
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan and allocate resources to provide excellent patient care across multiple services.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate patient care programs in collaboration with medical staff and leadership.
- Negotiate and manage physician service agreements and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Monitor operations to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance, participating in performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage financial performance, develop budgets, and monitor variances.
- Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and fiscal stewardship.
- Foster a culture of service excellence, employee ownership, and communication.
- Lead and assess new business ventures and partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with physician compensation models and fair market value assessments.
- Represent the organization in community and professional settings
Location:
- Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital- 933 East Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA
Schedule:
Education
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or related healthcare field required.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in a progressively responsible clinical/operational role.
- At least 5 years of supervisory and financial management experience required.
- 3+ years of experience working with physicians in healthcare settings.
- 5+ years of experience with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Leadership in operational, financial, and performance standards.
- Strong communication and interaction with senior management, physicians, and staff.
- Experience with vendor negotiations and financial management, including budgeting and strategic planning.
- Ability to enforce regulations and conduct fair market value assessments for physician practices.
- Analytical thinking to solve problems, improve processes, and develop strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Commitment to diversity, confidentiality, and staff development.
- Strong collaboration, program development, and community partnership skills.
- Adaptability to lead operational changes in the evolving healthcare environment.
About Methodist:
Methodist Health System named by Forbes in 2024 as "Nebraska's Best Employer" and "Best Employer for New Graduates"
Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
