System Vice President, Anesthesia Services, Norton Healthcare

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Executive Leadership
Job ID: 144754
Facility Group: Norton System Services

Job Description

Responsibilities

The System VP, Anesthesia Services is responsible for the strategic leadership, innovative care models, clinical oversight and operational performance of anesthesia services across the organization. This role ensures high-quality, cost-effective and compliance delivery of anesthesia care in alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards and best practices. The Sys VP Anesthesia Services serves as a key liaison between executive leadership, anesthesia providers, hospital administrators, and clinical staff.

Key Accountabilities:

• Directs all anesthesia-related clinical operations across the organization. Works with Norton Healthcare hospital leadership to proactively identify quality of care initiatives based on best practice, evidenced based data and develops plans/measures to ensure ongoing delivery of quality patient care. Monitors, manages and presents key performance metrics deemed critical. Works with Norton Healthcare senior leadership to ensure ongoing compliance with all federal state and regulatory agencies that govern the practices. Prepares in advance for projects and has the ability to consider and manage multiple possible outcomes. Maintains awareness and is sensitive to the inter-relationships required to ensure success of initiatives. Anticipates obstacles realistically during the planning process. Partners strongly with ambulatory executives and operational leaders, along with hospital leadership teams to ensure success through collaborative problem solving.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Serves as a mentor and leader to anesthesia providers, encouraging professional growth and engagement. Resolves provider conflicts and supports a healthy work environment. Oversees scheduling, staffing, productivity and resource allocation for anesthesia teams. Partners with Human Resources and Medical Staff Office on recruitment, credentialing and performance management. Optimizes clinical workflows and anesthesia service delivery to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission). Maintains credentialing standards and licensure for all anesthesia providers.
• Provides direction and input into the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets of the service line. Works collaboratively with Norton Healthcare leadership to ensure areas of responsibility exceeds or meets performance targets. Assists in identifying grants or other philanthropic dollars to support service line initiatives. Responsible for financial performance of the service line across the system, including facility supply and implant cost effectiveness.
• Ensures high standards of patient safety, quality of care and evidence-based anesthesia practices. Monitors performance metrics and lead quality improvement initiatives. Collaborates with the Quality and Risk teams to reduce adverse events and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Five years of experience in healthcare or hospital administration
• Master's Degree
• CRNA or MD

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Screening requirements:

• Background check
• License & education verification
• Employment reference verification
• Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403b/401k retirement plan
• View more: Benefits Guide
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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