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Vice President, Operations

Baptist Health

Paducah, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Paducah, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The Vice President, Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for hospital services at Baptist Health Paducah. The role partners with medical staff, nursing, and organizational leaders to advance operational excellence, service line growth, financial stewardship, and an integrated healthcare delivery system. It leads performance, workforce planning, and business strategies while supporting high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care and organizational growth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic LeadershipOperational LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingEvidence-Based Decision MakingRegulatory ComplianceBusiness StrategyTeam DevelopmentWorkforce Planning

Qualifications

Master's Degree5 Years Operational Leadership Experience

Full job description

Experience Required

5 years

Minimum Education Required

Masters

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Vice President, Operations at Paducah

The Vice President, Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for hospital services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care that meets the needs of patients, physicians, staff, and the communities served. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this role partners closely with medical staff, nursing, and organizational leaders to drive operational excellence, service line growth, financial stewardship, and the development of an integrated healthcare delivery system that supports Baptist Health Paducah's mission and strategic objectives.

Essential Functions:

Provides executive leadership for hospital operations, developing the structures, processes, and strategies necessary to support organizational performance, operational excellence, and future growth.

Partners with the Hospital President and executive leadership team to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives that advance Baptist Health Paducah's mission, vision, values, and long-term objectives.

Leads operational performance across assigned areas by establishing measurable goals, monitoring outcomes, and driving continuous improvement in quality, safety, service, and financial performance.

Utilizes data and evidence-based decision making to reduce costs, enhance revenue, improve patient experience, and support organizational and service line growth.

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation requirements while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and patient safety.

Develops and executes business strategies that strengthen market position, expand service offerings, and support sustainable organizational growth and excellence.

Fosters collaboration among physicians, nursing leadership, clinical departments, and operational leaders to ensure coordinated, integrated, and patient-centered care delivery.

Builds and develops high-performing teams by providing leadership, mentorship, succession planning, and professional development opportunities for leaders and staff.

Leads workforce planning initiatives to ensure appropriate staffing, productivity, recruitment, and retention strategies that meet current and future organizational needs.

Cultivates strong relationships with community partners, educational institutions, and key stakeholders to support workforce development, strategic partnerships, and organizational advancement.

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree

Five (5) years of progressive operational leadership experience

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26108095

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