Director Cardiovascular Services-Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL en Orlando Health

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Cardiovascular Services to lead and advance our cardiovascular care programs. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional quality of care and a strong patient-first focus across multiple cardiovascular departments and sites.  The Director will oversee day-to-day operations, including staff supervision and development, fiscal management, resource allocation, and strategic process improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with physician and administrative leadership, the Director will drive quality assurance efforts, patient access improvements, and clinical integration to support outstanding outcomes.  As part of the cardiovascular service line leadership team, this role plays a pivotal part in supporting Orlando Health’s mission to become the most advanced and comprehensive center for heart care. Success in this role requires commitment to our organizational strategies centered on Patient-First care, clinical integration, and outcome-driven excellence.

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vison & Prescription Drug Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Family Care Benefits & so much more!

Essential Functions

• Has direct accountability for creation and performance of an annual budget.
• In partnership with physician and administrative leadership, responsible for developing short and long-term strategic goals centered
on patient care, process efficiency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Works collaboratively with other leadership on inter/intra departmental services and projects.
• In partnership with administrative leadership helps to implement and maintain mechanisms to ensure a uniform quality of care,
patient-first focus, and adequate patient access within scope.
• Meets established productivity targets through resource adjustment and workload monitoring.
• Oversees patient care flow while redirecting and allocating necessary resources.
• Ensures on call Cath team coverage is available 24 hours a day/7 day a week for emergent/STEMI procedures.
• Determines necessary space, equipment, supplies, and support systems to ensure effectiveness of departments/areas.
• Investigates patient/visitor concerns and implements appropriate courses of action including interpretation and administration of
policies.
• Ensures that safety, health, and regulatory standards are attained within units/departments.
• Maintains, revises, and implements changes in unit/departmental policies and procedures to meet all licensing agency requirements.
• Executes in changing and uncertain environments.
• Provides support to team members assigned for the full accomplishment of their assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Motivates staff through building on strengths of the individual and his/her desire to excel.
• Develops an effective team.
• Encourages innovation by creating an environment where idea generation and creativity are valued.
• Continually evaluates staff performance/behaviors ensuring that they are commensurate with essential competencies/behaviors.
• Ensures staff and resources are available to meet needs of the department/area.
• Communicates pertinent information in a timely manner to administration and/or team members.
• Monitors budgetary performance within scope and addresses negative variances.
• Maintains quality control programs as applicable.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives as directed by administration and/or physician leadership.
• In partnership with physician leaders, identifies new service opportunities within scope and proposes to administrative team for
implementation.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field required, master’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience

Three (3) years related experience, to include two (2) years in a leadership position commensurate with competencies required to demonstrate and achieve the essential role responsibilities and requirements.