Director of Circulatory Support & Transplant presso UC Health LLC
UC Health LLC · Cincinnati, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Senior
- Ufficio in Cincinnati
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
The Director of Circulatory Support & Transplant provides comprehensive leadership for advanced cardiovascular and transplant programs, with a focus on strategic planning and program development across UC Health (all sites). Oversees the execution of multi-year objectives across Perfusion, ECMO, VADs, and solid organ transplant services. Collaborates with executive and clinical leaders to enhance patient-centered care, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. Champions multidisciplinary care models and fosters cross-departmental collaboration across diverse care settings.
Responsibilities
Clinical Operations & Patient Care - 20%
- Maintain 24-hour leadership and accountability for the overall clinical operations for Perfusion, ECMO, LVADs, and Transplant services including patient care/clinics, quality of care/safety, patient experience, financial performance, and strategic growth.
- Oversight of direct transplant and MCS operations, covering patient care workflows, staffing, quality assurance, safety, improvement initiatives, and the coordination of administrative support services.
- Ensures full compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, UNOS/OPTN policies, and SRTR reporting requirements.
- Maintains continuous survey readiness for CMS, UNOS, and other accrediting bodies through policy adherence, documentation, and data validation.
- Provides oversight and advice to clinical practices, working with Department Chairs, EDBAs, Medical Directors, and the clinical management team in the strategic and operational activities throughout the system.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (Medical Director of MCS/Heart Failure, Medical Director of ECMO, Perioperative Leadership Team, Transplant, Surgical Oncology, Trauma, Orthopedic, Cardiology, Anesthesia, and more) to expand access and improve treatment for a diverse patient population.
Access, Capacity, & Growth Initiatives - 20%
- Collaborate with Intra/Interdepartmental Administrators, Physicians, Managers and Staff to develop and grow treatment options for patients.
- Lead efforts to optimize patient access and service line capacity using innovative tools and best practices, meeting or exceeding annual volume targets for both transplant and MCS services.
- Implement triage and care coordination systems to enhance the patient experience and promote system-wide integration.
- Establish and maintain relationships with Mobile Care department to facilitate transportation of ECMO patients needing cardiac or respiratory care.
Financial Oversight & Resource Management - 20%
- Collaborate on the development and management of operating and capital budgets for both service lines, ensuring fiscal excellence and resource optimization.
- Oversee medical equipment inventory, patient billing and charge audits, and cost containment strategies for perfusion and transplant services.
- Manage fiscal resources and budgets for cost centers across UCMC and WCH.
- Utilize a system perspective to develop new and/or innovative approaches to optimize business results.
Administrative - 10%
- Maintain job descriptions, participate in recruitment, hiring, and on-board new staff.
- Maintain departmental policies and procedural protocols
- Establish standards of performance for unit staff, providing counseling and/or discipline where indicated.
- Complete staff performance evaluations and provide feedback.
- Develops and executes corrective action plans when metrics or audits identify performance gaps.
- Plan, delegate, and organize work assignments and special projects with staff.
Professional Development & Success Planning - 10%
- Champion the development of staff within perfusion, transplant, and allied services, ensuring continuous professional growth, succession planning, and adherence to best practices.
- Organize and conduct training and in-services as needed.
Quality Assurance & Improvement - 10%
- Lead change management initiatives to standardize and transform care while modeling PRIIDE values and promoting a culture of inclusion and excellence.
- Leads the Transplant Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to monitor patient/graft outcomes, waitlist mortality, and compliance indicators.
Outreach & Growth- 5%
- Maintain community presence for MCS and Transplant; build and manage relationships with key transplant stakeholders and support groups.
Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
Qualifications
Required - Bachelor's Degree(Health Administration, Health Sciences or Nursing), BLS within 6 months or hire, 3-5 years of equivalent experience.
Preferred - Master's Degree, ABCP, RRT/NRBC, CNOR, ASPAN, CPAN, CNOR, or FACHE.
