Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This role provides leadership and operational oversight for Perioperative Services and Physician Assistant Operations across the organization. The position is responsible for supporting the strategic, clinical, and operational performance of the Operating Room, PACU, Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, and Physician Assistant teams. The role assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating operational and clinical processes to ensure safe, efficient, and patient centered care. The position maintains accountability for quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staffing effectiveness, physician and provider engagement, and resource management within assigned departments.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership and oversight of Perioperative Services, including Operating Room, PACU, Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, and other assigned procedural areas.
• Provides administrative leadership and operational oversight of Physician Assistant services across assigned specialties and service lines.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, anesthesia providers, physician assistants, and hospital leadership to optimize patient care delivery and operational performance.
• Supports strategic planning initiatives, growth opportunities, and service line development for procedural and surgical services.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and organizational standards.
• Develops, monitors, and achieves departmental quality, patient safety, patient experience, and operational performance goals.
• Oversees staffing plans, scheduling practices, productivity management, and workforce development initiatives.
• Assists in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of physician assistants and departmental staff.
• Monitors departmental budgets and financial performance, identifying opportunities for operational improvement and cost management.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, collaboration, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a liaison between hospital administration, medical staff, physician assistants, and clinical departments.
• Participates in organizational committees, leadership councils, and performance improvement activities.
• Assumes 24/7 accountability for assigned departments and services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Physician Assistant Studies, or related healthcare field.
• Minimum Experience: Five years of progressive leadership experience in hospital operations, perioperative services, procedural services, or physician assistant management.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams in a hospital environment.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative operations, regulatory requirements, quality improvement, and patient safety principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and hospital administration.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• Current Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or other clinical licensure, where applicable.
• Experience managing physician assistant programs or advanced practice provider operations.
• Experience leading multiple procedural or surgical service lines in an acute care hospital setting.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other performance improvement certification preferred.

Organization Description

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

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