Job Overview

join our team as a variable shift, full-time, program director of cardiothoracic services / perfusionist in tyler, tx.

why join us?

thrive in a people-first environment and make healthcare better

• thrive:we empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• people-first:we prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• make healthcare better:we use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

get to know your team:

• ut health tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. our hospital includes a 24-hour er with level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

• direct supervision: oversee perfusions, ecmo director, ct apps, and cvt clinic manager, ensuring effective team operations and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• program leadership: lead ecmo and vad program growth in collaboration with ecmo and vad coordinators, focusing on quality outcomes and integration with care teams.
• referral and outreach development: build relationships with referral sources, supporting leadership goals for growth in collaboration with the physician outreach (ppro) team.
• interdisciplinary collaboration: strengthen relationships with cardiology and other departments to enhance care pathways and coordinate with uthet physician leadership to optimize clinic schedules and patient access.
• 5-year strategic plan: develop and manage a strategic plan with quarterly updates for executive leadership.
• volume and referral analysis: track ct surgery volumes and referrals, recommending growth strategies to hospital leadership.
• budget management: oversee departmental budget in collaboration with a financial analyst to align resources with growth and sustainability goals.
• quality monitoring: collaborate with the ct quality coordinator to develop improvement initiatives based on star ratings and kpis.
• standardization of best practices: collaborate with ct clinical leaders to implement protocols and best practices across ct surgery to ensure high-quality, consistent care.
• advanced technology adoption: lead evaluation and adoption of innovative technologies, including robotic-assisted surgery and emr-integrated devices, to improve outcomes and clinician workflows.
• data-driven outcomes: monitor outcomes, satisfaction, and readmission rates, ensuring alignment with quality and patient-centered goals.
• staff development: support continuing education for clinical staff, ensuring proficiency in advanced ct and cardiovascular procedures.
• community engagement: organize educational events for regional providers to enhance referral pathways and raise awareness of ct surgery advancements.
• reimbursement strategy: optimize reimbursement processes for ecmo, vad, and ct surgery services to support financial viability.
• market research and expansion: conduct market analysis to identify new service lines and growth opportunities, presenting findings to executive leadership.

job requirements:

• graduate of an accredited school of perfusion technology
• three (3) years of experience as a cardiovascular perfusionist
• nationally certified and have/be eligible for texas state licensure. new graduates must obtain national certification from the american board of cardiovascular perfusion within one year from date of hire
• active basic life support (bls)

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