System Director Performance Improvement

System Director Performance Improvement

CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

The selected candidate must reside in the state of Washington. Must have Labor Productivity Management, strong Finance experience and Healthcare experience. The Operations Performance team in our Performance Improvement Department is responsible in developing and implementing staffing standard practices, productivity management guidelines, labor budget target settings and other labor benchmarking tools and processes. Seeking strong financial analyst skills, labor productivity within a large healthcare system.

This position is responsible for providing consulting services which will contribute to the fiscal and operational well-being of CommonSpirit Health, in a manner consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of CommonSpirit Health. The position is responsible for identifying needed improvements on a significant level in operating efficiencies and labor cost reductions. The position directs management engineering and other consulting services for 40+ hospitals and affiliates of CommonSpirit Health. The project work, consultation, management training and management reporting are aimed at improving the efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality of operations for all CommonSpirit Health related entities. Continual significant cost reductions through process redesign and strong management of labor costs are required for the ongoing success of CommonSpirit Health.

This position is responsible for leading and providing our financial operation services which will contribute to the fiscal and operational well-being of CommonSpirit Health and its entities, in a manner consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of CommonSpirit. The position is responsible for identifying needed improvements on a significant level in operating efficiencies and labor cost reductions. The position directs management engineering and other consulting services for 40+ hospitals and affiliates of Dignity Health and CHI. The project work, consultation, management training and management reporting are aimed at improving the efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality of operations for all CommonSpirit Health related entities. Continual significant cost reductions through process redesign and strong management of labor costs are required for the ongoing success of CommonSpirit Health.

Minimum Qualifications :

A minimum of 7 years of hospital management engineering and / or management consulting experience with at least 5 years of management experience with track record of having made a significant impact on his / her organization related to achievements in cost reduction and revenue enhancement, quality improvement and information systems implementation; line management experience; and teaching / mentoring experience in productivity measurement, monitoring and improvement to assist department managers in meeting or exceeding their goals (required). Strong Preference for Productivity / Labor Management experience.

Education :

Bachelors Degree required (Business, Health Systems (Industrial) Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance preferred). Masters Degree preferred.

Special Skills Required :

Special skills required include : expertise in healthcare productivity management; ability to remain abreast of changes in the field through continuing education and networking; knowledge of benchmarking strategies, TQM / CQI tools and methodologies; outstanding problem solving skills; personnel management techniques; management of multiple conflicting projects toward successful conclusion within constricted time frames; knowledgeable of budget development, management reporting, cost accounting application, and financial management; broad understanding of business planning, hospital reimbursement, contracting, materials management, compliance issues and Internal Audit; preparation of Requests for Proposals; analyzing and selecting vendors and negotiating contracts; effective verbal and written communication skills; and advanced interpersonal and human relation skills with ability to negotiate change with all levels of management, overcome resistance to that change (create win-win situations), and get work done through others in order to effect positive change and to generate improvements that can be sustained; analytical and conceptual thinker; flexible approach; discretionary effort; organizational commitment; customer service orientation; innovation; and focus on teamwork.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit.