Executive Director, Ophthalmology

About the job

Do you want to join an organization that is reimagining healthcare?  At Tufts we’re on a mission to create the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world.  We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.

Every member of our team has an impact on the lives of our patients and is empowered to make a difference. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director Ophthalmology to join our renowned flagship hospital. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care, while achieving robust growth and program development.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Through operational and data analysis, identifying the highest-value opportunities to enhance clinical workflow, scale operations and remove operational barriers. You’ll be responsible for operational management, budget and financial management, quality assurance and compliance, staffing and our staff experience, and patient satisfaction.

This position is accountable for Ophthalmology faculty practice and ambulatory clinics, taking leadership for the strategic, financial and operational aspects of the Ophthalmology Department. In collaboration with departmental leadership, takes full accountability for strategic business plan development, the achievement of annual and long-term operational goals for the Department, excellence in patient access and care, and effective financial management.

Job Overview 

This position is accountable for service line management, taking leadership for the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the Service Line. In collaboration with departmental leadership, takes full accountability for strategic business plan development, the achievement of annual and long-term operational goals for the Service Line, excellence in patient access and care, and effective financial management. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Master’s degree in Healthcare or Business Administration. 

2. Seven (7) years of progressive leadership growth in the healthcare industry.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Ten (10) years of progressive leadership growth in the healthcare industry. 

2. Experience in administrative role within applicable department(s).

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Plays a lead role in and collaborates with Medical Staff Leadership for the development of the annual business plan for the Service Line that will foster the achievement of established goals for market share, budget, revenue and patient visits.  

2. Serves as an effective liaison with Medical Staff Leadership and key management and staff throughout the Medical Center system, to foster collaborative efforts for the most efficient integration and utilization of resources for the achievement of the Service Line goals.  

3. Collaborates with department leadership to ensure efficient business operations at physician practice offices and the smooth integration with hospital business operations, to effectively support the achievement of the Service Line business plan. 

4. Develops, recommends, and administers physician’s financial incentive programs to foster continual improvements in meeting established goals. 

5. Maintains an accurate<