Job Description
Overview
Join our team as a full-time, Program Director of Cardiothoracic Services in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .
Get to Know Your Team:
* UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
- Direct Supervision : Oversee Perfusions, ECMO Director, CT APPs, and CVT Clinic Manager, ensuring effective team operations and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Program Leadership : Lead ECMO and VAD program growth in collaboration with ECMO and VAD Coordinators, focusing on quality outcomes and integration with care teams.
- Referral and Outreach Development : Build relationships with referral sources, supporting leadership goals for growth in collaboration with the Physician Outreach (PPRO) team.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration : Strengthen relationships with Cardiology and other departments to enhance care pathways and coordinate with UTHET physician leadership to optimize clinic schedules and patient access.
- 5-Year Strategic Plan : Develop and manage a strategic plan with quarterly updates for executive leadership.
- Volume and Referral Analysis : Track CT surgery volumes and referrals, recommending growth strategies to hospital leadership.
- Budget Management : Oversee departmental budget in collaboration with a financial analyst to align resources with growth and sustainability goals.
- Quality Monitoring : Collaborate with the CT Quality Coordinator to develop improvement initiatives based on star ratings and KPIs.
- Standardization of Best Practices : Collaborate with CT clinical leaders to Implement protocols and best practices across CT surgery to ensure high-quality, consistent care.
- Advanced Technology Adoption : Lead evaluation and adoption of innovative technologies, including robotic-assisted surgery and EMR-integrated devices, to improve outcomes and clinician workflows.
- Data-Driven Outcomes : Monitor outcomes, satisfaction, and readmission rates, ensuring alignment with quality and patient-centered goals.
- Staff Development : Support continuing education for clinical staff, ensuring proficiency in advanced CT and cardiovascular procedures.
- Community Engagement : Organize educational events for regional providers to enhance referral pathways and raise awareness of CT surgery advancements.
- Reimbursement Strategy : Optimize reimbursement processes for ECMO, VAD, and CT surgery services to support financial viability.
- Market Research and Expansion : Conduct market analysis to identify new service lines and growth opportunities, presenting findings to executive leadership.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion technology
- Three (3) years of experience as a cardiovascular perfusionist
- Nationally certified and have/be eligible for Texas state licensure. New graduates must obtain national certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within one year from date of hire
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS)
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