Director of Anesthesia Operations I - West Region

Director of Anesthesia OperationsThe Director of Anesthesia Operations I has overall responsibility for managing a regional group of the assigned specialty medical practices, including accountability for operations, financial performance, managing client relationships, strategic implementation, and people management.These are your responsibilities:Financial and OperationalAssist in preparation of corporate budgets with clinical leadership and financial and accounting teamTogether with regional clinical leadership, monitor financial performance of facility contracts and labor cost variances to budgetSpecifically monitor and manage labor costs and hours as compared to budgetEstablish appropriate internal processes and other standard work tools to ensure effective and efficient operationsAttend clinical leadership meetings to resolve operational issues and communicate significant issues related to corporate strategy, financial performance & other corporate initiativesDevelop and monitor business metrics related to financial and operational performance, including interfacing with Central Services, Business Intelligence and other internal departments responsible for data production and analysisInterface with other leaders within the organization as needed to resolve issues and successful implement Corporate and divisional goals and objectivesManage and monitor clinical compensation and other benefits-related processes and proceduresManage provider resources and allocations, including:Approval of position openings and requisitionsAuthorization of contract requests for all providers within the RegionImplement start-ups and acquisitions in collaboration with designated internal work groups, as well as clinical and operational leadershipAssist the Managed Care Department as required in facility global arrangements, self-pay and other managed care contracting issuesCoordinate clear and consistent communication with other departments on successfully integrating new programsActively participate in Kaizen events to improve processes both internally and externallyBusiness Development, Acquisitions & Organic GrowthAssist Business Development as needed by participating in business development meetings, providing required specialty-specific information, identifying target providers within and outside of local market, obtaining and disseminating pertinent information, or serving as key contact in current facilities or offices related to cross-selling or expansion of servicesAssist in identification of specialty-specific additional services and modalities, analyze their feasibility and implement where applicableEstablish processes to insure the effective operationalization of organic growth contracts, including the assignment of a Client Services team, participation in relevant meetings, acclimating new providers and groups to the organization, implementation of standard work, establishing budgets and ongoing assessment and recalibration of new businessEstablish processes to insure the effective operationalization of acquired groups, including the assignment of a Client Services team, participation in relevant meetings, acclimating new providers and groups to the organization, implementation of standard work, establishing budgets and ongoing assessment and recalibration of new businessInterface with ENVOY or other recruitment staff to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place to identify and place potential candidates in an efficient and cost-effective manner for both temporary and permanent assignmentsClient ManagementCoordinate contract negotiation/renegotiation process in conjunction with Legal, clinical & operations leadership, and other relevant internal stakeholdersCoordinate and monitor contract changesMeet regularly with key client stakeholders to:Identify any projected changes in service requirements that impact operations and financialsProactively address client expectations and issuesUnderstand and communicate local market issues within the assigned geographic area that impact the Company and client through networking and nurturing of other healthcare relationships in the regionMeet regularly with EVPS affiliated providers to understand their needs, resolve identified issues, and build relationshipsAct is a corporate liaison to ensure a strong sense of "Company" within the provider communityProvide leadership in assigned regional market to assist specialty clinical leadership in developing significant long-term relationships with facility, facility ownership, clinical leadership and long-term business success and market positionProvide support as required for business development opportunities within assigned regionAct as a liaison as necessary between corporate departments and Client facility personnelPeople ManagementRecruit, train, develop and evaluate Client Services employeesWork with regional/executive clinical leadership, as well as Human Resources, to develop a pipeline of effective leadership at the facility levelDirect Regional specialty recruiting strategy to fulfill needs for short, mid and long-term contract success and market developmentProvide formal, quarterly feedback to assigned recruitment and new hire team through established report card proceduresWork with the National Practice Director to develop and maintain new contracts' staffing schedulesAssess new contract staffing needs and communicate those to the recruitment department and third-party staffing companiesCorporate RepresentativeOther duties as assignedReads and abides by the company's code of conduct, ethics statements, employee handbook(s), policies and procedures and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programsReports any real or suspected violation of the corporate compliance program, company policies and procedures, harassment or other prohibited activities in accordance with the reporting policies of the companyObtains clarification of policy whenever necessary and may use the resources available through the Compliance, Human Resources or Legal Department to do soSupport and abide by the values of the companyQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.Education/ExperienceBachelor's Degree from four-year College or university7+ years managing multi-discipline, multi-specialties and multiple locations at a regional level10 years' experience in physician practice management or healthcare management with extensive physician interface.Master's Degree in health-related field strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experiencePlans and conducts performance appraisals and talent assessments of staff, recommends merits, bonuses and promotions and administers corrective actions when necessaryIf you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic, join our team of experts! We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.Envision Healthcare uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Envision Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.