The Vice President (VP) & Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the senior non-physician executive for the Henry Ford Medical Group’s (HFMG) clinical operations and plays a key management role in the vertically integrated health care system. The VP & COO will lead the execution of the HFMG long term growth and development plan and coordinate key physician strategic development to support physician integration and alignment.
Additionally, the VP & COO will work to maintain effective and responsive relationships with physicians, Hospital Presidents, Service Line Leaders, Department Chairs, Sr. VP of System Ambulatory Strategy & Operations and key executive leaders for the Henry Ford Medical Group’s clinical operations. This position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the HFMG.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Responsibilities
Provide overall management and guidance to the regions/markets and collaborate on strategic direction for the Henry Ford Medical Group’s clinical operations.
Develop strategic plans to address key issues identified by the HFMG Board of
Coordinate leadership and strategic decision making of the Henry Ford Medical Group clinical operations with HFH senior leadership.
Ensure processes are in place to deliver cost efficient, high quality, and customer focused clinical care. Reviews and recommends clinical design improvements including integration of digital based solutions.
Finance Responsibilities
Maintain financial viability in the Medical Group’ clinical operations through growth strategies, cost management, and billing practices.
Oversee capital planning, allocation, and business plans to produce return on
Ensure that all regulatory and compliance requirements are met in all of the HFMG clinical settings.
Manage finances including budgeting, control of salary, non-salary and capital investment Oversee the development of detailed fiscal and operational reporting.
Operational Responsibilities
For the Henry Ford Medical Group’s clinical and academic operations:
Ensure consistent processes across markets through benchmarking, best practices, communication, and collaboration.
Ensure adequate resources are made available for regions to accomplish their
Develop operational plans to address key issues identified by the HFMG Board of Governors regarding the Henry Ford Medical Group’s clinical operations.
Oversee all HFMG clinical
Collaborate with R. on Physician communications, marketing and with Human Resources regarding physician relations.
Talent Management Responsibilities
For the Henry Ford Medical Group’s clinical operations:
Provide for human resource development through training, performance management, and succession planning in collaboration with Human
Develop and oversee Physician recruitment and employment strategies in collaboration with Human Resources, physician manpower planning and annual physician growth forecasts.
Lead development of new business
In close collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel and Human Resources, manage professional and clinical staff, including day-to-day supervision, employee relations, and staff development.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related
Ten (10) years management experience in health care with at least five (5) years in a senior role.
Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership and/or executive experience leading a physician group practice (greater than 100 physicians) is essential.
Demonstrate a strong track record of developing and maintaining collaborative relationships among diverse groups, including Board members, medical staff, as well as key external stakeholders.
Previous experience with physician strategies including a history of successful collaboration with physicians and with administrative peers.
Proven success and experience with physician employment contracting and physician compensation plans in collaboration with Human Resources.
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail. Headquartered in Detroit, it is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, recognized for clinical excellence in cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants.
With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network, Jackson Health Network and other medical staff members.
Consistently ranked among the top NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 3,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, Henry Ford Health trains approximately 6,000 medical students, residents, fellows and other learners every year across 50+ accredited programs.