Overview

The Director – Trauma & Acute Care Surgery is responsible for the administration and leadership of the Acute Care Surgery services, which include Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care for IU Health Academic Health Center- Adult Hospitals. The Director is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating initiatives around the growth, quality/patient safety, customer service, physician integration and consistency of practice for the Acute Care Surgery services at the Academic Health Center- Adult Hospitals. This leader will oversee continued success of ongoing program verifications/accreditations through support and guidance to area manager/leader. The Director collaborates with key constituencies to develop and implement the strategic plan, financial performance, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes for the Acute Care Surgery service line. This leader collaborates with service line Medical Leadership to develop and formalize an integrated approach throughout the AHC Adult Hospital's as well as leads the AHC-Adult Hospital's Acute Care Surgery services in achieving strong financial performance by generating new revenue, containing costs, increasing the quality of care and service offered to patients, maximizing reimbursement and effectively managing the operations. The Director - Trauma & Acute Care Surgery identifies key stakeholders around comprehensive Acute Care Surgery services and develops a strategy to engage them in building and maintaining a preeminent service model and national leader in Acute Care Surgery. This leader will act as a partner of the IU Health AHC- Adult Hospitals Leadership team and participate in the strategic planning and the attainment of goals for area of responsibility. 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensuring alignment of functional initiatives with IUH’s mission, vision, and values.

TOTAL REWARDS:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for you, which includes Medical-Dental-Vision, a matching 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement program, affinity groups, wellness program, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Preferred Doctorate Degree in Nursing, Master's Degree Required.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Requires experience in a health system setting in a highly competitive market.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years experience in the delivery and/or development of a (strategic) business unit, entity, department or program.
• Requires interpersonal; negotiation, including problem solving and analytical skills, and presentation skills; with the ability to lead groups and programs.
• Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines.
• Requires the ability to pioneer effective quality improvement initiatives that reflect on the corporate scorecard.
• Requires a thorough understanding of the American College of Surgeons framework and accreditation process.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. Through its 16 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural facilities), IU Health offers a full range of specialty and primary care services for children and adults. Statewide, IU Health has more than 2,600 staffed beds, $6.23 billion in net total operating revenue, and strategic service lines including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant, that have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades. IU Health has over 34,000 team members.

Apply teamwork. Apply experience. Apply skill. Apply yourself. And together we can change everything.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.