Alliance Search Management, Inc.

Director of Patient Care Services

The Organization

Our client, a joint-venture orthopedic specialty hospital, seeks a Director of Patient Care Services to support the Chief Executive in opening and managing a new hospital. Scheduled to open in August 2010, the hospital will provide elective orthopedic and spine surgeries. It is the culmination of a years-old shared vision and partnership between the largest healthcare system in the state and the region’s preeminent orthopedic practice. The hospital will be a key component to the creation of an integrated musculoskeletal care delivery system.
The all new construction will include a total of 88,000 square feet, eight operating rooms and 48 beds. The first year anticipated ADC is 27. First year annual revenue is projected to approximate $66MM. The hospital’s design, décor and service will mirror resort amenities to reflect its intended status as a destination hospital. The success of the hospital will be built on the partners’ shared commitment to superlative clinical quality, patient satisfaction, physician leadership, financial efficiency and a culture of excellence.

The Opportunity

The Director of Patient Care Services, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, will be responsible

for a successful hospital opening that assures a second-to-none nursing service. As importantly, the Director of Patient Care Services will be a key member of the team that establishes the hospital’s culture of excellence and accountability. Minimum academic and experiential requirements include five years demonstrated success as a nursing leader at the Director level or above, in an acute care hospital and a master’s degree in nursing or hospital administration. Candidates demonstrating success in leadership in opening a new hospital and/or leading nursing in a joint-venture specialty hospital are strongly preferred. As importantly, candidates must possess a strong financial acumen.

The Location

The city is consistently rated as a top place to live and work in the United States. Along with all major league sports teams, an international airport and a reasonable cost of living, the city also offers a healthy lifestyle and culture. Outdoor interests and activities reign supreme in this community. The nearby mountains offer opportunities for day trips to tranquil nature preserves or the most demanding of physical sports. Several state and city universities, both public and private, provide unlimited educational opportunities, while the arts, music and theatre venues will satisfy all interests.