Job Summary

Supports Emergency Medicine in strategic planning, operational efficiency and consistent delivery of daily operations. Responsible for designing and implementing programs in accordance with regulatory requirements according to Department of Health, Joint Commission and all other pertinent regulatory and accrediting agencies. As the AVP of Emergency Services, you will have the opportunity to work on complex initiatives that make better health easier for our communities. The successful candidate will collaborate with emergency departments across our service area, foster a team environment, and position Geisinger’s Emergency Services team as a top place to work.

Job Duties

• Assures the mission, goals and values of the system are maintained within Emergency Medicine operations and aligned with department initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory agency standards and accrediting bodies.
• Leads business and strategy development, and deployment of emergency medicine in conjunction with physician partner(s).
• Sets performance standards and ensures establishment and provides oversight of a methodology for continuous analysis and improvementof assigned areas
• Responsible for budget development and oversight.
• Establishes a working matrix relationship and effective communication with institute and service line leaders, System leadership, medical staff and other healthcare provider organizations as applicable. Recruits, selects and retains highly qualified professionals.
• Provide the leadership necessary to maintain a motivated, productive and highly skilled team through open communication and delegation of responsibilities and authority.
• Guides and directs subordinates in their personal and professional development. Leads and manages the business affairs of department including problem solving and performance standard development.
• Fosters and promotes a positive work environment focused on high quality care and built on the principles of teamwork, respect, collaboration and communication; supports personal growth, the development of people and employee engagement. 

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

The successful candidate will have prior emergency department experience.

This position requires daily onsite work and regular rounding to Geisinger facilities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 7 years-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 7 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required)

Skills

Office Administration; Mentoring Skills

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.