Director, Palliative Care

Job Overview:

The Director will work closely with the Palliative Care leaders to help execute the vision for the provision of Palliative Care services across the health system. They will be responsible for overseeing the strategic growth of the Palliative Care program in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They will work with leaders of hospitals and Medical Group practices to promote uniformity and quality, improve performance in value-based programs and standardize metrics and reporting.

The Director of Palliative Care will provide strategic leadership to coordinate clinical operations with hospital and medical group partners. In coordination with the Medical Director(s) for Palliative Care, the Director will be responsible for the delivery and expansion of clinical services, physician recruitment and development, and the growth and advancement of education and research. They will additionally promote a highly integrated approach to Palliative Care across the health system.

Working in tandem with Medical Group leaders and system leaders, the director will enhance and grow the Palliative Care program based on the pillars of service excellence, growth and engaging providers and clinical support staff. The Palliative Care program will operate with stellar patient-centered care and outstanding quality as its foundation.

The Director for Palliative Care will assist in redefining and creating a system-based approach focused on clinical quality and fiscal responsibility aligned with the objectives of the Palliative Care program.

Qualifications:

• Master s degree in a related finance or healthcare field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in project management, finance, healthcare management, and/or strategic planning required; additional years of experience in healthcare financial management/analysis and business planning preferred. Working experience in a healthcare and/or similar academic medical center environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to demonstrate leadership and possesses an ability to effectively communicate at executive levels.
• A proven ability to build consensus and motivate teams of diverse, multidisciplinary, and multi-departmental stakeholders at varied levels of academic and professional experience.
• An ability to productively manage politically and financially sensitive issues.
• Proactive identification, diagnosis, and timely resolution of issues.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on goals and priorities for the program while contributing to the planning and implementation of institutional priorities.
• Knowledge and experience performing financial management, strategic planning and implementation, business development, space planning, information systems, process improvement, outcomes measurement, reporting, and human resource management functions.
• Experience in project management, clinical operations management, strategy development, business and financial planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Financial and operational analytical skills are required, including profit and loss, reimbursement analysis, business trends and process analysis, and identification of system weaknesses.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively at all levels of a complex organization.

Essential Functions:

• Will work with medical group and system leaders to execute the business development and strategic planning initiatives for system-wide Palliative Care services.
• Will support operational leadership on the implementation of system-wide protocols and pathways to deliver inpatient and outpatient Palliative Care services.
• Develops and reports metrics to analyze the effectiveness of services, including volumes, quality and safety measures, patient satisfaction and financial performance.
• Drives performance on value-based program and system quality and operational metrics.
• Identifies, evaluates and implements new programs in collaboration with the program leaders to apply innovation in services, technology and care delivery.
• Works with medical and surgical teams to identify opportunities for designations, accreditations, and other external recognitions inclusive of US News and World Report Hospital Ranking.
• Organizes and leads teams to achieve accreditation goals by identifying and addressing gaps, keeping team on task, and meeting timelines.
• Identifies and implements programs for quality improvement that help increase overall patient outcomes.
• Leads activities aimed at improving high quality care, effective utilization of resources, development of multidisciplinary care teams that meet the needs of the whole patient, and cost containment.
• Manages Palliative Care program meetings to ensure sustained execution of the program s strategic priorities.
• Fosters teamwork, inter-departmental cooperation and communication across the continuum of care.
• Maintains a strong and collaborative relationship with physicians to adopt and incorporate quality initiatives, understands economic considerations and increases physician/hospital alignment.
• Coordinates and works to improve and facilitate communication with referring physicians.
• Facilitates cohesive, amicable and productive working relationships among all groups involved in services including providers, staff and nursing leadership.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer