Job description
Join Riverside Health System, a premier institution delivering patient-centered care with a focus on operational excellence. We are seeking a strategic Hospital Administrator to lead day-to-day operations, drive clinical and financial performance, and champion a culture of quality and safety in our Boston campus.
As the Director of Hospital Administration, you will partner with Clinical Leaders, IT, Finance, and Compliance teams to align strategic priorities with patient outcomes, regulatory requirements, and patient experience goals. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a results-driven executive who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Why Riverside? We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative culture that values data-driven decisions and compassionate care.
Responsibility
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all hospital services, including inpatient units, emergency department, perioperative services, ancillary departments, and support services.
- Develop and manage the annual operating budget, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-control initiatives to maximize value and sustainability.
- Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, leading to measurable improvements in HCAHPS scores, readmission rates, and clinical outcomes.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, HIPAA, CMS, and state requirements; lead risk management and accreditation readiness.
- Collaborate with C-suite and leaders across departments to execute strategic plans, capital projects, workforce planning, and technology adoption (including EHR optimization).
- Oversee talent management including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and succession planning for a large, diverse workforce.
- Optimize patient flow, bed management, throughput, supply chain, and vendor relationships to improve efficiency and patient experience.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field; or an MBA with a healthcare focus.
- Minimum 8-12 years of progressive healthcare administration experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and capital projects.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, HIPAA, CMS) and quality improvement methodologies.
- Outstanding leadership, communication, and change-management skills with a collaborative, data-driven mindset.
- Proficiency with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, MEDITECH) and data analytics to inform decision-making.
- Proven ability to drive patient safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes improvements in a complex hospital setting.