Job Description

Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health’s leadership team in the role of Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration-Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Reporting to the Department Chair, with a dotted line to the IU Executive Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, and the IU Health Physicians (IUHP) Chief Operating Officer, Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration-Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is responsible for directing and managing the administrative, fiscal, research, education and clinical operations of the department in support of advancing the IU School of Medicine (IUSoM) and IU Health Physicians education, clinical service and research missions. The Vice Chair provides significant input into the formulation of department, and clinical policies and procedures based upon a demonstrated understanding of the department's function and role. In dyad partnership with the Chair, this leader develops and implements strategic plans and initiatives for the Department.

The Vice Chair is responsible for implementation of IUHP, IUSoM, and Indiana University policies and procedures; preparation and analysis of budgets and financial reports; administration of personnel policies and procedures; design and implementation of administrative systems; assumes a leadership role in quality improvement activities; acquisition, maintenance and inventory of department equipment and supplies; compliance; IT security and oversight of space allocation, maintenance and renovation of the department's physical environment. This leader requires a broad range of skills and the exercise of considerable judgment and initiative. Working in concert with the Department Chair, the Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration must align the department's goals with the School of Medicine, Indiana University, IU Health and IU Health Physicians' goals by establishing systems to ensure alignment.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Chief Practice Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or a related area is required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Master's degree in Health Administration strongly preferred.
• Requires 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial and clinical group practice administration.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Requires knowledge and experience in finance; operations; strategic planning and community relations, preferably in an academic health system.
• Requires well-developed administrative and management skills including demonstrated knowledge of group practice management.
• Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulatory agency guidelines.
• Requires knowledge and commitment to service excellence and a patient-centered focus.
• MS Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, computer skills and database knowledge highly desired.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, brings together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.