Assistant Director Department Operations (Anesthesiology)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Manages operations staff and provides strategic, operational leadership and oversight for all clinical, educational, and research operations tasks and responsibilities such as, scheduling and timekeeping, facilities management, procurement and supply chain, faculty recruitment, adherence to policy, operational analysis and reporting, and budget preparation and execution. Expected to provide insight to leadership based on the interpretation of operations. Serves as department/center liaison to internal leadership and external groups. Must meet the established criteria based on budget, staff and faculty size for use. The candidate for this role in the department of Anesthesiology will be responsible for complex, multi-site clinical operations, including provider scheduling, workforce planning, staffing models, ambulatory operations, and clinical contracts, while partnering with physician and divisional leaders to optimize operating room throughput, improve productivity, and ensure operational compliance. Utilizes data-driven approaches to support strategic growth, enhance operational performance, and deliver high-performing, patient-centered clinical services across the department's expanding clinical enterprise. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, science or a related field 
   

• Experience
  4 years of experience with logistics and operations, including at least 
  2 years in a managerial role 

   

  Additional relevant and significant experience may be considered in lieu of the required education
   

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree with commensurate work experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• As part of the leadership team, makes decisions based on operations analysis.
• Oversight of daily operations of the department by coordinating effectively with all department groups, offices, divisions, and other parts of the institution.
• Actively oversees activities that are related or have an impact on department,