Vice President of Operations- Behavioral Health

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Vice President, Operations (VPO) is responsible for the implementation, management, retention and expansion of contracts at assigned hospitals. In addition, is responsible for attaining the program marketing and financial goals of assigned groups. He / she is responsible for the staffing of Program Directors for assigned programs.

• Client Relations Gathers and uses client profile information to strengthen relationships with hospital administrationUnderstands and meets hospital administrator’s expectations of the management companyIdentifies and resolves operations issues with hospital administration
• Group Development Responsible for identifying and negotiating expanded contract management opportunities with established contractsResponsible for contract retention, and identifying and negotiating new contract opportunities with established programsPrepares, negotiates and executes expansion of contract management agreements and amendments for assigned programs Assists group development during negotiations for new contracts
• Program Management Responsible for preparation and oversight of annual performance budgetResponsible for assuring development and implementation of a plan of service for assigned programs, and ensuring they adhere to current policies and proceduresResponsible for assuring regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and local standards Responsible quality assurance and improvement plan for each program within group Responsible for identifying service opportunities to expand the continuum of careWorks with Clinical Services to ensure that each assigned program receives a clinical audit within six (6) months of program commencement, an annual audit months after commencement, and annually thereafterCollaborates with Vice President, Marketing to ensure RDC Meetings are held to develop strategic plan for assigned programsReviews patient records to ensure completeness and that appropriate care is being providedReviews risk areas during site visits including the admission system
• Marketing and Business Development Collaborates with Program Director and client hospital in developing and providing quality programs and services for the communities served by the assigned programsCollaborates with Vice President, Marketing in developing and implementing program-specific marketing and activities to ensure appropriate utilization of the program
• Financial Management Drives strong operational performance and achieves budgeted financial objectivesIncreases revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintains or decreases effective bad debt rate, achieves the margin percentage Implements operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchase services, etc.
• Personnel Recruitment and Management Collaborates with client hospital to staff assigned programs according to hospital and company staffing standardsEstablishes direction, coaches employees, provides feedback and builds commitmentLeverages Horizon Health recruiting staff to engage local healthcare providers to ensure medical coverage for the unit when applicableNegotiates and executes independent contractor agreements for Physicians, Medical Director, and ancillary support staff when applicableCollaborates with Horizon Health recruiting staff to implements programs to enhance continuous pipeline of applicants for development and promotional opportunities
• Reporting Systems Responsible for assuring development and implementation of HorizonPlus and Horizon CQI+Collaborates with the Vice President, Marketing in preparing and submitting -Day Unit Operations Plan for assigned programsResponsible for preparing monthly operation reports to client hospitals based on needResponsible for completing assigned employee performance assessment in a timely manner

Benefit Highlights :

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities in U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Travel is extensive; at around %