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Director, Clinical Workforce Planning

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026

About the role

Director, Clinical Workforce Planning - (923992)

Description

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
The Director of Workforce Planning provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for clinical workforce strategy within the UT Southwestern Health System, aligning staffing, skill mix, and resource allocation with organizational goals. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing workforce analytics, forecasting, and planning models to ensure optimal staffing across the continuum of care. Additionally, this role provides oversight of the implementation and optimization of Health System Nursing's Virtual Care platform, ensuring its integration into care delivery and alignment with strategic initiatives. The Director partners with clinical leadership, human resources, and operational leaders to optimize clinical workforce utilization, improve staff experience, and support patient-centered outcomes.

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 Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

Experience
5 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare operations, workforce planning, or nursing leadership.

Licenses and Certifications
(RN) REGISTERED NURSE - Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required if candidate's background is nursing.

Preferred

Education
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

Experience
Experience with workforce analytics platforms, predictive staffing models, and/or virtual care program management.

JOB DUTIES

Leads clinical workforce planning strategy for the UTSW Health System, including forecasting, staffing models, productivity standards, and resource allocation aligned with system goals and patient care needs.
Oversees the implementation and optimization of Virtual Care platform, ensuring operational performance, adoption, and alignment with strategic initiatives to expand access, enhance patient experience, and support clinical outcomes.
Develops and implements workforce analytics dashboards and reporting tools to provide leadership with actionable insights on staffing, turnover, retention, and utilization trends.
Partners with Human Resources and nursing leadership to inform recruitment, retention, succession