Facility: WCO - Wellstar Corporate Office

Job Summary:

The Assistant Vice President, WMG Operations - Anesthesia Division provides leadership to and management of the anesthesia physician practices. This role reports directly to the SVP Specialty Division WellStar Medical Group with a dyad reporting relationship to the WMG Anesthesia Specialty Lead and Surgery SL Chief.

The individual in this role will have oversight of daily practice operations. They will implement plans and processes communicated by WellStar Medical Group leadership at current and future integrated practices within the anesthesia specialty. This individual ensures operational efficiencies and quality service through monitoring of practice performance. They will partner to develop and implement action plans for efficient operations.

The AVP monitors systems, processes and procedures to continuously improve the services, efficiency and outcomes of the practices within the Division. They work closely with accounting, WellStar Medical Group resources and other operational leaders to ensure appropriate information is available to make sound operational decisions.

Along with the WMG Specialty Lead for Anesthesia, this individual will partner to ensure high quality, safe clinical care is provided to the patients of the practices. This leader will routinely monitor patient feedback and quality metric results. The AVP WMG Operations-Anesthesia Division is expected to bring consistency to practices to ensure compliance with WellStar anesthesia practices and adherence to regulatory, licensing, and reimbursement guidelines.

This individual maintains strong positive relationships with team members, physicians, advanced practitioners , patients and the public. They participate as an active and supportive part of the WellStar Medical Group Leadership team where success is illustrated through practice growth, improved patient access, financial performance, and positive patient experience. They will also participate in WMG and System committees and initiatives as appropriate or requested by WMG leadership. As a key member of the leadership team, the AVP is key to continued success as WellStar enhances services and improves the patient experience, particularly addressing challenges that face the system's market and community.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Anesthesia Practice Operations Patient Experience Financial Resource Management Compliance and Risk Management

Required Minimum Education:

Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field Required or
Other Education CRNA or AA Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 8 years to ten years in a leadership role of a medical group, hospital, or healthcare organization Required and
Minimum 4 years in a surgical or anesthesia operations leadership position. Proven success in impacting and improving patient experience. Required and
Minimum 2 years to four years of experience in a multiple-practice structure that includes integrated delivery specialties. Preferred
Strong preference for experience in large electronic medical records system (EMR) with specific experience EPIC Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of guiding clinical practice and bringing consistency and process alignment.
Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills; regulatory, reimbursement, financial analysis and business planning skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge and command of the principles of financial analysis, planning, operations, human resources and information systems.
Ability to collect, analyze and apply data and other pertinent information to develop short and long term practice goals and budget needs.
Ability to work independently and to motivate and develop staff and leaders.
Work closely with physicians, other providers and WellStar Medical Group leaders to establish and meet short and long term strategic practice goals.
Proactively searches for and recommends opportunities to enhance practice services and revenue.
Consistently demonstrates excellent leadership and customer service skills.