Vice President, Neurosciences Neurosurgery Req #: 0000205980
Category: Leadership
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Neurosciences Service Line
Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Vice President

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Neurosciences Service Line

Req #: 0000205980

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Vice President, Neurosciences Neurosurgery

Job Overview:

The Vice President of Neurosciences Neurosurgery will be accountable for expanding neurosurgical services for the member institutions of RWJBarnabas Health, providing strategic oversight for the RWJBH/Rutgers Department of Neurosurgery faculty practices, and integrating the overall neurosurgical platform for RWJBH/Rutgers. The VP, Neurosciences Neurosurgery, will work collaboratively with the VP, Neurosciences Neurology to broadly advance Neurosciences across the entire integrated academic health system of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers.

Reports To:

The Vice President, Neurosciences reports directly to Dr. Robert Gross, Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School & New Jersey Medical School and Senior Vice President of Neurosurgical Services, RWJBarnabas Health

Qualifications:

Minimum formal education of Master s degree or equivalent experienceMinimum of 10 years or more as a Hospital and or Academic Medical Center Executive This position requires an executive with strong strategic, clinical, operational and administrative experience who can form strategic relationships and navigate a large matrixed healthcare systemPreferred candidates will have experience in successfully developing and leading a system-wide service line for a medium to large health system and/or medium to large Academic Medical CentersExperience in working within a Medical School departmental structureVisionary leader who can foster adoption of strategy through collaboration, charisma, and sense of leadershipDeep knowledge and understanding of hospital operations and financial management principlesEvidence of the leadership, business acumen, management, and financial planningAbility to plan and delegate assignments, review work, and supervise

Essential Functions:

Understands the complex regulated and competitive environment of healthcare systems; proven success in a highly complex, multi-site environment. Demonstrates a history of identifying key priorities and problems, obtaining relevant information, identifying root causes and generating alternative solutions to reach sound management decisions. Has a solid understanding of health care dynamics to advance branding and marketing principles. Provides vision, leadership, organization, and creativity to the direction of a Department. Possesses the financial capacity to monitor the margin, cost, and revenue within Neurosurgical services as well as the ability to develop and manage mutually approved budgets for Neurosurgery related capital across the system. Fosters collaborative growth and development through the implementation and on-going management of an in-depth portfolio of strategic initiatives. Supports the day to day financial and operational performance of the Department.Develops new clinical programs and the establishment of the Department s strategy and goals. Manages administrative and operational reporting relationships to enforce policies while assuring adherence to system and hospital guidelines. Facilitates coordination and partnership in achieving goals with all levels of an organization. Supports the assessment of new technologies and innovative approaches to care delivery, assuring patient access to leading edge treatment. Provides financial and operations guidance on equipment and supply selection. Experience in supporting the development of risk based payment models.Ensures that appropriate resources and/or materials are available to support development of strategy. Monitors and effectively communicates key performance metrics. Understands compliance regulations of all internal and external regulatory agency requirements. Identifies and acts on growth opportunities, product development and competitors and collaborates with executive leadership and other stakeholders to advance such opportunities. Supports and monitors quality outcomes through use of the balanced scorecard, identifying opportunities for implementation of clinical standards through the use of established, evidence based practices, for value based care delivery across the service line.

For RWJBH, this leader will oversee the strategic planning process at the system and entity levels, ensuring that the plans create focus and are supported by the leadership team:

Leads the targeted, strategic growth of Neurosurgery services across the system:Infrastructure: ensures that the system creates tools and processes to manage the Department s market strategy and priorities in an effective and efficient manner. Physician Practice: collaborates with health system leadership to ensure that the right practice(s) are engaged at the right time and placeCollaborates with system and entity leadership to establish network leadership, including designated dyads and steering groups as appropriateOversees strategic & business planning processesEnsures that goals and scorecards align with service line prioritiesIn collaboration with the Neurosciences Service Line Executive Team, the selected candidate oversees strategic planning process for Neurosurgery and Neurosciences at each entity, ensuring that goals and scorecards create focus and alignment, and are widely supported by the leadership teamPrepares and implements, with input from physician partners and health system leadership, goals for clinical and service quality, customer satisfaction, physician alignment, and operational results, to support the strategic, quality and operating targets of the service line and systemCoordinates system wide, the strategy and planning for the neurosurgical related services, consistency of standards and development of integrated clinical protocols, educational programs, and strategic growth strategies for the systemStrengthens relationships with referring physicians across the System to support a network of coordinated patient care and resolves operational issues that negatively impact careOversees the administrative component of physician contracting and recruitment in collaboration with the RWJBH Medical Group and Rutgers Health

For Rutgers, this leader will work with the Chairman of Neurosurgery to formulate and implement a framework of the objectives, goals, and policies for the Department of Neurosurgery in addition to ensuring the effectiveness of the current state operations of the faculty practices.

Formulates and recommends to the Department Chair a strategy to ensure day-to-day and long-term policies, plans, and programs for the operation, improvement or expansion of all neurosurgical services not limited to but including hospital-based and outpatient services. Responsible for directing the implementation of plans, policies, and programsStrategically monitors the operations of those clinical and administrative Neurosurgical Departments, within the scope of Rutgers Medical School and RWJBHEstablishes performance standards and evaluates the performance of the departmental management team as well as reviews the marginal and unsatisfactory evaluations of all personnel, in collaboration with the Chair and the RWJBH Medical GroupProvides administrative oversight and support for hospital-based services of faculty membersPrepares and submits analyses and proposals regarding the performance, accomplishments, and needs of the professional and support services of the DepartmentRepresents the Department of Neurosurgery and the RWJBH Neuroscience Service Line to area leaders, health care committees, and influential groups at the local, state, and national levelAssists in providing the leadership that promotes Rutgers, the Department, and it s faculty members as an international thought leader in NeurosurgeryEnsures compliance with the standards prescribed by accrediting agencies including but not limited to The Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicare and the State of New Jersey Departments of Human Services and HealthParticipates in state and national organizations in developing behavioral health care programs and policies

Integrating RWJBH/Rutgers Department of Neurosurgery will remain a primary goal and objective of this position and must be coordinated with the Neurosurgical SVP/Chair and executive leadership for Rutgers Medical School, RWJBH Health, and RWJBH Medical Group. Development and implementation of an integrated strategy for Neurosurgery, as well, as for the RWJBH Neurosciences Service Line, will require leadership in the following areas:

Marketing and BrandingIncreased Website Activities/Second Opinion ServiceExternal Marketing CampaignsAnnual Global Symposiums & Outreach CME EventsAnnual ReportClinical Care Increased Quality & Data Reporting Capabilities with the final destination of improving the US World and News Reporting rankingOperational IntegrationIdentified Departmental Administrative Management TeamStandardized Equipment/Imaging CapabilitiesFinancial Integration: RWJBH Medical Group MSO component that provides expert support structure for Neuroscience: revenue cycle, managed care contracting, financial and management reporting, recruitment services, marketing/communication support, patient access services.Patient CenterednessImproved practice performance as measured by Press GaneyIntegration into Centralized Call CenterImproved Telehealth CapabilitiesIntegration with Concierge consult service available globally with rapid access and turnaroundClinical ManpowerRecruitment of market/market-share target clinical FTEsIncremental APPs, RNs, and clinical staff members as practices expand

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.

Additional Information:

About RWJBH/Rutgers:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey s largest private employer with more than 43,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety.

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, combines eight schools to form the most influential constellation of academic institutions devoted to the education of the full complement of health care professionals. Top faculty teach our exciting programs at locations throughout the state. Courses of study range from A.S. undergraduate certificates to post-doctoral studies and joint degrees in medicine and pharmacy, and medicine and law.

New Jersey Medical School, the oldest medical school in the state, encompasses 22 basic science and clinical departments and hosts major centers and institutes devoted to such areas as global tuberculosis, public health, and neurology. University Hospital northern New Jersey's only Level 1 Trauma Center is the school's principal teaching hospital.Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is home to 20 basic science and clinical departments and houses major research institutes that focus on a range of subjects from cardiovascular medicine to women's health. Its principal teaching hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, consistently ranks among New Jersey's top three hospitals.

RWJBH/Rutgers Neurosurgical Program is the amalgamation of the RWJBH Health System and the Rutgers Department of Neurosurgery creating the largest collection of neurosurgeon in the state, utilizing the latest technology to treat a wide range of nervous system disorders. The team performs a large number of brain and spine surgeries every year, correcting deformities, removing brain and spine tumors, providing pain relief caused by neurological disease or trauma and endovascular treatments for stroke and cerebrovascular disease. The patients visiting any of the RWJBH/Rutgers facilities receive state-of-the-art treatments for brain, spine, and other delicate neurosurgical procedures. The RWJBH/Rutgers Department of Neurosurgery is designed to limit patient travel and ensure multiple centers of excellence or access clinics for niche specialty programs are available locally for the patients of New Jersey. The RWJBH/Rutgers neurosurgery teams are committed to providing their patients with cutting-edge treatments using our state-of-the-art technology and procedures to ensure that you are able to make your way towards a healthy future.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick TimeRetirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending AccountsWellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Community and Volunteer OpportunitiesDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer