System Director, Orthopedic Center of Excellence

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System Director, Orthopedic Center of Excellence

To advance the health and well-being of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit.

The System Director of the Orthopedic Center of Excellence provides strategic and administrative leadership for orthopedic services across the Deaconess Health System. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of orthopedic care, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals. The director will work collaboratively with clinical teams and leadership to drive service line growth, quality improvement, and financial performance.

Assumes 24-hour accountability as appropriate to service line requirements.

• Lead and manage all orthopedic services, including joint ventures and partnerships.
• Develop and implement strategic plans in collaboration with system leaders to achieve organizational goals.
• Oversee provider recruitment, engagement, and retention across orthopedic practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and drive clinical standardization across the system.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration across departments and leadership teams.

• Strategic Leadership: Provide operational and clinical direction to achieve service line and organizational goals.
• Clinical Excellence: Partner with clinical teams to maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Quality & Safety: Drive initiatives that improve quality, patient safety, and satisfaction.
• Human Resource Management: Effectively recruit, develop, and engage staff to ensure a high-performing team.
• Fiscal Management: Oversee budget preparation and ensure efficient use of resources to meet financial objectives.

• Proven leadership experience in orthopedic services or healthcare management.
• Strong understanding of clinical operations, financial management, and service line growth.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage change effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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