Scion Executive Search

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Scion Executive Search has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Vice President, Operations for our client, a mission-driven acute care hospital committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to its community. This full-time, on-site executive role is based in Chicago, IL, and is available immediately. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Vice President, Operations serves as a senior operational leader responsible for the day-to-day performance, efficiency, and integration of hospital operations. This role partners closely with executive leadership, clinical leaders, and department heads to ensure high-quality patient care, operational excellence, and financial performance. The Vice President, Operations oversees core hospital functions including clinical and non-clinical departments, driving process improvement, optimizing patient flow, and ensuring alignment with strategic, regulatory, and financial goals. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role focused on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Leadership & Performance • Lead day-to-day hospital operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality delivery of care across all service lines. • Drive operational performance across key metrics, including patient throughput, length of stay, capacity management, and patient experience. • Partner with clinical leadership to align operational processes with care delivery goals and quality standards. • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve outcomes. Departmental Oversight • Oversee a portfolio of hospital departments (clinical and/or support services), ensuring strong leadership, accountability, and performance management. • Supervise department leaders, including hiring, coaching, performance evaluation, and succession planning. • Ensure effective coordination across departments to support seamless patient care and operational flow. Strategic Execution & Growth • Translate organizational strategy into operational plans, ensuring alignment across departments and service lines. • Support growth initiatives, including service line expansion, volume growth, and improved access to care. • Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, capital initiatives, and operational scaling efforts. Financial & Resource Management • Maintain accountability for operational budgets, resource allocation, and cost management across areas of responsibility. • Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve margin through operational efficiencies. • Ensure appropriate staffing models and workforce optimization to meet patient demand. Quality, Compliance & Patient Experience • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and hospital policies. • Partner with quality and clinical teams to drive patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Champion a patient-centered culture focused on service excellence and community impact. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate closely with medical staff, nursing leadership, and administrative teams to ensure alignment and effective communication. • Serve as a key liaison across departments to resolve operational challenges and drive organizational priorities. • Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration across the organization. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred. • 7+ years of progressive healthcare operations leadership experience, ideally within an acute care hospital setting. • Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple departments or service lines with accountability for operational and financial performance. • Strong knowledge of hospital operations, regulatory requirements, and performance improvement methodologies. • Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, and execute in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This full-time, on-site executive role offers a competitive compensation range of $160,000 - $180,000 (DOE), along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision; 403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Health Care Spending Account (HSA), Dependent Care Spending Account; employee and dependent life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; $3,000 in Education Reimbursement; 28 days of PTO with 6 recognized holidays, and other voluntary benefits. HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/14600.