Director of Washington Regional Physicians' Specialty Hospital (Salaried, Full time)

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Director of PSH reports to the Vice President/ACOO (the “VP”) in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer (the “COO”). This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of the PSH. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care throughout the PSH. This position is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, driving performance metrics, financial management, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying key areas for business development, and contributing to growth and innovation within surgical services.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic planning for the PSH, including program development, growth initiatives, capital planning, and workforce management, including recruitment, retention, and development.
• Supervise clinical operations, including nursing and other healthcare services.
• Partner with other departmental leaders to oversee daily operations for the facility, ensuring efficient workflows, resource utilization, and patient safety.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality of care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and patient safety are operationalized and maintained.
• In coordination with the VP/ACOO and Director, Surgical Services:
  • Prepare and manage the budget and financial performance for PSH operations, including cost control, revenue generation, and maximizing profitability and growth working directly with accounting, operations team, and senior leadership.
  • Develop and implement productivity measures and methods of budget control within assigned areas of responsibility to further the mission, values, and strategic plan.<