Description The Opportunity UCHealth Leprino Building - Aurora, CO System Sr. Director of Clinical Operations & Patient Flow Lead Transformative Patient Care Across Our Health System As a dynamic, strategic, and visionary leader, the System Senior Director of Clinical Operations & Patient Flow at UCHealth will champion patient-centered care and continuous improvement by leveraging technology, data, and financial expertise to drive measurable outcomes and resource management. This adaptable professional will play a critical role in enhancing patient movement, optimizing hospital capacity, and fostering innovation and operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and executive leadership, the Sr. Director will build strong relationships across departments and disciplines to ensure the highest standards of care and guide UCHealth in navigating the evolving healthcare landscape. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote work option. Key Responsibilities The Sr. Director of Clinical Operations and Patient Flow plays a key role in the health system's strategic and operational efforts by: • Lead system-wide strategies to improve patient flow and oversee Transfer Centers and internal movement systems. • Analyze patient flow data and drive efficiency through continuous improvement efforts. • Mentor managers and teams to build a collaborative, accountable culture. • Ensure compliance with regulations, maintain SOPs, and support quality initiatives. • Collaborate with IT to enhance patient flow systems using analytics and AI. • Work with physicians, consultants, agencies, and teams to resolve issues and elevate service. • Set departmental goals and standards, oversee operations, manage staffing, budgets, and audits for optimal performance and compliance. Candidate Qualifications The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related field required; Master's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare, or relevant field required. • 5+ years' progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations with strategic leadership experience preferred. • Demonstrated expertise in patient flow, operational strategy, data analysis, and process improvement. • Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Skills and Traits • Sets vision and drives strategy. • Influences and collaborates effectively. • Cultivates accountable teams. • Ensures regulatory compliance. • Optimizes operations with analytics. • Manages staffing, budgets, and audits. • Leads change and process improvements. • Resolves clinical and operational issues. • Shows empathy and supports team. • Enhances patient and provider experience. Pay: $131,705 - $210,724 annual base pay. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers an Annual Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): + Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents + 403(b) with employer matching contributions + Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI) + Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options + Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options + Wellness benefits + Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs + Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: + UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org)