JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Vice President (SVP) position is responsible for multiple departments assigned by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position is a key member of the executive management team of the hospital; may also serve as the hospital's Business Practice Officer when needed. The SVP position is responsible for the creation and execution of plans to support strategies to improve safety and quality of patient care, increase and improve operational efficiencies, create work environments that support deliver of high-quality patient care increase employee and physician satisfaction while also continuing to work to increase patient experience as reflected by high HCAHPS scores, etc. This position engages with and supports Physician Organization physicians and leaders with the creation of business plans proforma development and physician recruitment and onboarding. The SVP position collaborates closely with Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) for ensuring HM exceeds Magnet nursing requirements and safely delivers high quality nursing care for our patients in all areas of hospital activities not limited to direct patient care, e.g., nursing education, research, etc. This position works closely with Business Development and Marketing to support plans that drive new business activities to HM while also maintaining current market positions in various service lines. The SVP position functions as de facto leader of the TMC campus in the absence of CEO or EVP to support continuous operations.
This position reports directly to the hospital CEO in the organization and has responsibilities which include providing management and oversight of multiple areas and entities, as appropriate, and driving Houston Methodist's mission, vision, values and commitment to excellence. Demonstrating a proven record of successful strategic planning, developing long-range goals and implementation, this position manages a diverse, interprofessional team, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve mutual goals. Directly and indirectly overseeing management staff with the goal of enhancing professional development and personal growth, this position forms and leads internal teams, providing training and mentorship as needed. This position collaborates with all senior leadership to meet the organization's objectives, ensuring operational initiatives are implemented, setting business goals, and solving internal issues when needed. Responsible for the assigned areas' policy and procedure development, revision, and implementation. This position is also accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position ensures compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
Practices the Caring and Serving Model
Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees’ experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.
Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles
Actively supports the organization’s vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Initiates and executes succession plans. Conducts conversations with direct report management on their My Development plan.
Partners closely with Business Development and Marketing to support plans that drive new business activities to HM while also maintaining current market positions in various service lines.
Develops assigned service line plans with appropriate hospital and system staff, implementing and aligning strategies with the hospital’s overall strategic plan, e.g. Cancer, Neuroscience, etc.
Researches and identifies new business opportunities, seeking new innovative tools and methods to meet/exceed strategic initiatives of the organization.
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.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE | |
| Yes/No |
Uniform | No |
Scrubs | No |
Business professional | Yes |
Other (department approved) | No |
ON-CALL* | |
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. | |
| Yes/No |
On Call* | Yes |
TRAVEL** | |
**Travel specifications may vary by department. | |
| Yes/No |
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area | Yes |
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area | Yes |
Please note any other special considerations to this job: |
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Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.
The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.
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