Director, Neurosciences and Spine Service Line for BJC HealthCare

Additional Information About the Role Director, Neurosciences and Spine Service Line at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO This leader will oversee and direct the Neuroscience Service Line and act as the operational director of the Pediatric Stroke Program, Epilepsy Program and Neurodiagnostic Services (EEG, EMG, Sleep and Interoperative Monitoring) across BJC Healthcare. Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose: The Director, Neurosciences and Spine Service Line will lead system-level strategy implementation and operations for the Neurosciences Service Line and Spine programs, partnering with surgical, procedural, diagnostic, and physician dyad leaders to coordinate care across BJC East Region.  They will work collaboratively with clinical partners to identify and establish strategies for Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuro and Ortho Spine and Neuro-Oncology/Brain Tumor programs. This leader will focus on retention of existing business and development of new programs across all BJC  system East Region sites of service with the overall objective of growing market share and improving access of the neuroscience and spine service lines both regionally, nationally and internationally.
This Director will be responsible for the improvement of quality and consistency of care delivered across multiple BJC sites of service. They will oversee and direct the Neuroscience Service Line and act as the operational director of the Pediatric Stroke Program, Epilepsy Program and Neurodiagnostic Services (EEG, EMG, Sleep and Interoperative Monitoring) across BJC Healthcare. They will partner with operational and clinical leadership to ensure consistency qualify of inpatient and outpatient neuroscience, spine, and neuro-oncology services and protocols . Key Responsibilities: Financial & Program Management ~Create innovative models of care, successful implementation of priorities, clinical effectiveness and excellence in patient care measured by clinical outcomes.
~Provide comprehensive financial oversight for the department, including developing and managing budgets, monitoring expenditures and revenue and forecasting financial performance.
~Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies, preparing financial reports for leadership, and implementing corrective actions to meet fiscal targets and control costs.
~Responsible for business operations for neuroscience and spine including contract management with WUSM, vendors and services.
Strategic Leadership & Planning ~Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives to expand services, strengthen partnerships, increase market share, and improve patient access and revenue ~Oversee hiring, onboarding requirements and sets clear, measurable performance goals. ~Be responsible for conducting regular performance reviews, coaching and course corrections as needed, and creates individualized development plans to address skill gaps.
~Monitor progress against goals, reports outcomes to Sr. leadership, and adjusts staffing and development strategies to ensure team objectives are achieved.
~Serve as an operational expert on spine, neuroscience and neuro-oncology regarding billing and financial performance, managed care needs, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and future trends in new treatments, pharmaceuticals and technology.
Quality, Performance & Partnerships
~Leverage data, quality improvement methods, and performance metrics (e.g., throughput, length of stay, readmissions, patient experience) to drive measurable improvements in clinical quality, safety, and efficiency.
~Build internal and external partnerships, develops clinical and operational leaders, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, equity, and patient-centered care.
Operational Integration & Coordination
~Lead System Neuroscience & Spine Service Line work in partnership with clinical and operational leaders across HSOs and through partnership with BJC's Center for Clinical Excellence to increase value of services delivered to consumers through use of Clinical Integration approaches and mindset.
~Direct Service Line operations of community, academic Stroke & CV Centers, Epilepsy Centers, Sleep, Intraoperative Monitoring, and Neurodiagnostic Services. ~Engage in leader standard work with executive rounding to maintain contact with direct patient care of the nursing divisions, clinics,
neuro imaging areas.
~Create partnerships with clinical and operational leaders, in a triad model of nursing, physician and operations, to create innovative models of care, successful implementation of priorities, clinical effectiveness and excellence in patient care measured by clinical outcomes. ~Lead System Neuroscience & Spine Service Line work in partnership with clinical and operational leaders to increase value of services delivered to consumers through use of Clinical Integration approaches and mindset. Minimum Qualifications: 
~Education: Master's degree in healthcare management or Related Field
~Experience: 5 or more years of experience in Program or Service line responsibilities and 2 or more years of leadership experience Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we?re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary . *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

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