Job Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

The AVP for the Cancer Institute in the East market provides strategic and operational leadership and excellence for Nuvance Health's Cancer Institute. The highly visible role includes responsibility for the cancer medical practices, oversight of radiation therapy, chemotherapy infusion services, non-chemotherapy infusion services and ancillary support services. The AVP ensures high-quality care delivery, operational efficiency, financial performance, superior patient experience and timely execution of strategic imperatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Standardizes workflows and operational processes across regional practices.
2. Supports practice managers in resolving daily operational challenges.�
3. Leads space planning and utilization to optimize access and efficiency.�
4. Facilitates integration between the Cancer Institute and subspecialty services.�
5. Executes additional duties as needed to support strategic goals�
6. Contributes to annual budget planning and financial tracking.�
7. Monitors revenue cycle performance and drive improvements.�
8. Prepares and distribute performance reports (volume, access, satisfaction).�
9. Supports achievement of annual net patient revenue goals for subspecialties, in addition to other metrics related to the Cancer Institute annual goals
10. Leads recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical and administrative staff. Manages workforce expansion.
11. Develops and executes relevant business plans in line with the Cancer Institute's strategy
12. Foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture.
13. Serves as a communication bridge between practice teams and regional leadership, especially the hospital presidents in the region
14. Collaborates with marketing and clinical teams to launch new programs. Identifies opportunities to expand services and improve patient access.�
15. Participates in strategic planning and regional growth initiatives�
16. Implements quality improvement initiatives across practices and within the hospitals, if applicable.
17. Ensures compliance with regulatory, bargaining union and organizational standards.
18. Champions efforts to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.�
19. Maintains and models the Organization's values.�
20. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.�
21. Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in healthcare operations, preferably in ambulatory or multispecialty settings
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage financial and performance metrics
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to Nuvance Health’s mission and values
• MBA preferred

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 392

Department: Cancer Center

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $82.58 - $153.34 Hourly