Executive Director - Saint Joseph's Medical Center/St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester Division : Job Details

Saint Joseph's Medical Center

Executive Director – Saint Vincent's Hospital (Westchester Division)

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Saint Vincent's Hospital provides strategic and operational leadership for the Westchester Division of Saint Joseph's Medical Center. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance while advancing the Medical Center's mission, vision, and values. The Executive Director oversees hospital administration, clinical operations, and support services, fostering collaboration with physicians, staff, and community partners to deliver exceptional healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Management

• Forecasts and manages staffing needs; oversees recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of employees.
• Ensures ongoing staff development, competency assessment, and succession planning.
• Provides coaching, counseling, and performance management; implements disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Fosters a positive work environment that motivates employees, supports professional growth, and drives organizational excellence.

Financial Management

• Develops and manages departmental and hospital budgets in alignment with systemwide financial policies.
• Ensures responsible utilization of financial resources, seeking approval for variances as required.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and operational efficiencies.
• Provides financial oversight and accountability to achieve short- and long-term goals.

Planning & Organizing

• Establishes departmental goals, objectives, and performance standards consistent with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Plans, organizes, and directs activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Develops and implements new programs, processes, and initiatives to improve patient care and operational outcomes.
• Sets priorities to achieve hospital and systemwide objectives.

Directing & Controlling

• Provides clear leadership and direction to hospital management and staff.
• Monitors workloads, balances resources, and ensures deadlines are consistently met.
• Evaluates organizational performance and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Ensures accountability across all hospital departments.

Clinical Expertise & Quality

• Ensures adherence to professional standards of practice and integration with the hospital's quality assurance program.
• Collaborates with clinical leadership to monitor and improve patient outcomes.
• Strengthens partnerships with Medical Staff and Ancillary Services to support high-quality, coordinated care.
• Promotes initiatives to prevent hospital-acquired infections and reduce adverse drug events.

Safety & Compliance

• Identifies and mitigates unsafe practices, ensuring a culture of safety throughout the hospital.
• Supports hospital-wide patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accrediting body standards.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Holds regular staff meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Facilitates problem-solving and conflict resolution in both routine and urgent situations.
• Builds strong relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.

Leadership & Service Excellence

• Serves as a role model for professional behavior, service excellence, and patient-centered care.
• Leads efforts to enhance patient, family, and staff satisfaction.
• Promotes teamwork, cooperation, and open communication across the hospital and Medical Center system.
• Upholds confidentiality, ethical standards, and organizational values.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or healthcare administration.
• Proven track record in financial management, human resources leadership, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, clinical quality, and patient safety standards.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and build consensus in a complex healthcare environment.

Performance Expectations

• Achieve hospital financial and operational goals within established budget parameters.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Advance hospital initiatives in quality, patient safety, and service excellence.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Medical Staff, employees, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate measurable improvements in employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Target Salary of $250k depending on experience.

Saint Joseph's Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants should submit resume to: [email protected]