Radiology Hospital Based job located in Alaska

• Facility wide responsibility for clinical services provided to patients in scope of responsibility. Responsible for department budget and operations; and participates/leads committees as assigned.
• Plans, directs and monitors clinical care.
• Ensures that development of clinical care services leads to outcomes supportive of the facility and organization’s strategic plan. Design and implement processes to ensure regulatory and standards of safety are met and followed.

Opportunity

Foundation Health Partners seeks an accomplished and strategic leader as its next Director of Medical Imaging in beautiful, family friendly Fairbanks, Alaska. This is an exceptional opportunity to join the most comprehensive health system serving Interior Alaska and set a business line strategy across a well-established and growing regional network. The $22M radiology department at Foundation Health Partners is widely recognized for its commitment to patient-centered and community-centered care, clinical expertise, and advanced diagnostic and modern imaging capabilities.

As the leader over all imaging modalities, key priorities are (1) designing customer-centered and provider-centered competitive strategies to attract radiology business to Foundation’s state-of-the-art Fairbanks Imaging & Breast Center; (2) increasing volumes by streamlining workflows and optimizing capacity; and (3) leadership for team building, retention, new staff integration, and traveler cost management. The role includes close collaboration with Foundation Health Partners’ contracted radiologist group and exposure to several levels of clinical leaders including C-suite executives.

Position Summary

• Facility wide responsibility for clinical services provided to patients in scope of responsibility. Responsible for department budget and operations; and participates/leads committees as assigned.
• Plans, directs and monitors clinical care.
• Ensures that development of clinical care services leads to outcomes supportive of the facility and organization’s strategic plan. Design and implement processes to ensure regulatory and standards of safety are met and followed.
• Develops and implements new programs to bring new business.
• Provides direction for process improvement activities, including the establishment of performance measures to attain optimal clinical, operational, financial and satisfaction outcomes.
• Manages the financial, labor, and capital resources for services by monitoring operating revenue and expenses, establishing and maintaining cost control programs and developing and implementing new or revised programs and/or services.
• Assesses patient satisfaction in areas of responsibility; sets a high standard for staff and leadership to improve patient satisfaction.
• Manages personnel actions and is responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, performance reviews, counseling/disciplinary action and termination of directly and indirectly reporting staff.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field required, or equivalent experience (i.e., six years in relevant healthcare operations and four years of prior leadership experience).
• Master’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• BLS certification, national certification and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable.
• Requires strong working knowledge of clinical area of responsibility.
• At least five years of supervisory experience in imaging is preferred.
• Must have considerable experience with appropriate patient population in the area of responsibility.
• Must possess demonstrated flexibility in responding to the needs of multiple constituencies with a service-oriented philosophy.
• Must also possess demonstrated skill in problem analysis, project management, contract negotiation, conflict resolution and oral/written presentation.

Compensation

An attractive compensation, benefits, and relocation package will be offered commensurate with the candidate’s experience. Candidates relocating to Alaska will be offered the chance to visit with their spouse/family during the interview process, and if offered the position, up to $20,000 reimbursement of relocation expenses and a temporary housing benefit.