Vice President Virtual Care
At Houston Methodist, the Vice President Virtual Care position is responsible for the strategy, operations, and enterprise-wide growth of Virtual Health services. This system-level executive position leads virtual care transformation with a focus on workforce optimization, financial sustainability, and advancing enterprise growth through strategic business development. The VP Virtual Care position collaborates with hospital leadership teams, demonstrating measurable success and impact from virtual care initiatives to build confidence in enterprise strategy while partnering with system leadership to develop strategic project pipelines including service expansion and innovative care delivery models. The position drives cross-functional collaboration to align virtual care projects with organizational objectives, identify centralization opportunities and workforce transformation initiatives, and solve complex digital health challenges across the enterprise.
The VP Virtual Care position reports directly to Executive leadership in the organization and has responsibilities which include providing management and oversight of multiple areas and entities, as appropriate, and driving Houston Methodists mission, vision, values, and commitment to excellence. This position ensures compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation / regulatory / government regulations.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Masters degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ten years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, eight years in a people management roleExperience in healthcare operations, information systems, or managing complex clinical and business portfoliosProven success in digital health transformation, virtual care program development, enterprise strategy, workforce transformation, business development, and partnership management with operational accountabilityExecutive or senior leadership experience with a record of leading clinical and operational change across disciplines, departments, and service lines preferredLicense / Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
N / AKSA / Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityStrategic vision with the ability to executeDemonstrated leadership presence and maturityImpeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic settingExecutive-level presentation skills and ability to interface successfully with high-level clientsDemonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in ones intentions and those of the organizationAbility to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying ones own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involvedDemonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral / written communication skillsAbility to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequencesExtensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changesDemonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and comfort living in ambiguity; able to provide strong leadership during times of changeCapable of leading teams / facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadershipAbility to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution / action orientedMaintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanorProfessional handling of exposure to confidential / sensitive informationPossesses the vision and the sensitivity to sustain a cultural transformation process consistent with the mission and values of Houston MethodistDemonstrated ability to lead others to common organizational goals and objectives and able to mentor and develop others in the organizations to foster positive employee engagementAbility to inspire and motivate others, while promoting the mission and vision of the organization and related capacities and abilitiesAbility to hold people accountable to achieve objectives and have crucial conversations when appropriate with key stakeholdersAbility to develop and sustain effective working relationships with board, senior management, physicians, all levels of employees, third party CBA agents (if appropriate), government and regulatory compliance agencies and other partners and affiliates of Houston MethodistExcellent understanding and application of employee relations principles with the utmost of integrity and ethicsDeep understanding of virtual health best practices, emerging healthcare technologies, and market opportunitiesStrategic vision with the ability to guide execution of enterprise virtual care initiatives across a complex health system, balancing innovation with operational disciplineExperience in business development, strategic partnerships, and vendor contract management, including negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and sustainable growthFinancial leadership in ROI development, P&L management, and value creation, with expertise applying these disciplines to support health system growth and virtual care initiativesExperience leading workforce transformation and physician alignment strategies that enable system-wide centralization and ensure reliable care delivery across the enterpriseExecutive leadership presence with ability to influence C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and build consensus across stakeholdersEntrepreneurial, analytical, and adaptable, with a record of delivering both short-term wins and long-term strategic initiativeAbility to lead organizational change, drive technology adoption, and balance competing priorities in dynamic digital health environmentsHigh degree of integrity and ability to work independently as well as collaborativelyExceptional people leadership skills, with a track record of developing talent, motivating high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and trust while leading and expanding business operationsAbility to execute complex strategies through disciplined planning, performance measurement, and delivery of results across large health systemsCompany Profile
Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals : Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.
In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.