Chief Medical Officer

A 200+ bed, urban hospital in Northern, NJ is seeking a full-time Chief Medical Officer (CMO).  Priorities for the incoming CMO will include working with physicians to reduce length of stay and other over utilized resources, educating and implementing the new medical information system, developing and implementing strategies for physician recruitment, and exploring new models of hospital/physician collaboration and clinical integration.  Reporting to the President and CEO, the CMO will play a key role in resource management initiatives, quality and patient safety efforts, medical staff support and leadership, physician strategy as well as overall hospital strategy, and regulatory affairs. 

The successful candidate will be a mission driven physician with urban hospital experience, a qualified M.D or D.O., Board Certified in his/her area of specialty, and licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey.  A Master’s degree in business, medical management or other health related field is preferred.  Candidate must have a least five (5) years experience in management/leadership at a departmental or organizational level and a proven track record of success with change management.  The successful candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills and be sensitive and comfortable in dealing with a variety of cultures and ethnic groups.  Knowledge and understanding of healthcare management/operations and finance, as well as experience with physician recruitment, resource management, credentialing and quality and performance/process improvement is required. 

Please contact Shuli Herbert at sherbert@fpysearch.com or 973-605-1000.

Vice President, Revenue Cycle

Our client is a 350+ bed, regional tertiary-care, teaching and research center located in Northern NJ. With a $240MM operating budget, it is in the process of upgrading and rebuilding its facilities including a dramatic expansion.

As the VP – Revenue Cycle, this executive will oversee multiple activities that improve hospital and physician revenue cycle operations that will affect accounts receivable, cash acceleration and net revenue.   This executive will be held accountable for the front-end revenue cycle processes and controls.

The successful candidate will have both health care and consulting experience with proven expertise in revenue cycle management.  He/she will be CHAM or CPAM and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.  A Masters Degree is preferred.

Please contact Pat Anderson at panderson@fpysearch.com

Vice President, Ambulatory Services

Our client, a 350+ bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in northern NJ seeks a creative and dynamic Vice President of Ambulatory Services. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this individual will work with a great deal of independence to develop, implement and lead the ambulatory strategy for the medical center.  In addition to managing and growing existing programs, the VP will be responsible for creating external services including faculty practice sites, drop-in clinics and offices, and other ambulatory platforms that will serve as extensions of the medical center in communities surrounding the hospital. An entrepreneurial spirit, customer service focus, and strong physician relations skills are essential.

Masters degree in a health related field and a minimum of five to eight years of progressively responsible senior management experience in a large teaching/university hospital setting is required. The candidate should possess strong visionary, strategic, leadership and problem-solving skills; have a working knowledge of clinical practice administration experience. Commitment to building strong community ties is essential.

Please submit resume to Priscilla Elms, Recruitment Manager: pelms@fpysearch.com or call 973-605-1000 for details.

Vice President and CFO 

We have been retained by a nationally accredited 355-bed, university-affiliated teaching hospital serving the residents of the greater Central New Jersey Region to recruit a Chief Financial Officer.  This executive will serve as a key member of the executive team and will be a key contributor in the institution’s financial success, strategic direction and response to a rapidly-changing health care landscape.  The VP/CFO will join a team of executives who are committed to a culture of collaboration and will bring the critical financial, strategic and operational skill sets required by the position.

The SVP/CFO will oversee a staff of 150 employees and will serve as a member of the executive team.  Operating budget is approximately $250MM.

Our successful candidate will be seasoned financial professional with a proven track record of directing all financial operations as well as strategic business development success. This executive will possess a strong knowledge of related corporate compliance, government and third party reimbursement, managed care, revenue cycle and other critical issues.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years of progressive, relevant and strategic finance experience and achievement in a health care environment, with at least five (5) years in an executive management capacity, preferably reporting to the CEO and the Board. 

President and CEO

Our client, a Visiting Nurse Association nationally ranked as a Home Care Elite Top Agency located in Northern New Jersey, is seeking a new President and CEO with strong visionary and leadership skills, ready to successfully lead the agency through future healthcare reform and to fulfill the mission and legacy of the agency that has longstanding support in the community.  Preferred candidates will have completed a Masters Degree program and have significant experience in public health or home health agency management. 

The President and Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for home health services as well as a community health program.  This individual will be the public face of the agency and will be required to uphold the quality of service while growing the business.  This position requires a strong strategic planner, generating ideas for program and fund development.  They shall also be responsible for policy development and administration, public relations, and personnel and fiscal management.

Qualified candidates please contact Laurie Bryan at Foley Proctor Yoskowitz, LLC 973-605-1000 ext 20 or email resume to lbryan@fpysearch.com.

Executive Vice President, Foundation

Prominent community/tertiary care medical center in the Northern NJ / Metro New York City area seeks dynamic Executive Vice President, Foundation to join its senior leadership team.  With a renowned medical staff and major centers of excellence, this organization is enjoying significant recognition and expansion.  The EVP is responsible and accountable for the overall management of the operations of the Foundation and reports directly to the President and CEO of the hospital.  With fundraising designated a top-priority by the institution and the tremendous philanthropic potential in the region, the new EVP is expected to help take philanthropy to a higher level to meet the capital needs of the hospital.  The EVP oversees all fundraising and development activities including:  Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Capital Campaigns, and special events, including the annual Gala Ball and Golf and Tennis Classic.  The EVP leads a staff of eight employees including three Director/Manager level direct reports.

A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a management discipline is preferred.  A CFRE (Certified Professional Fund Raiser) credential is desirable.  Candidate must have a minimum of ten years of successful fundraising experience, preferably in healthcare or education, and a history of career growth and progressive experience in leading a comprehensive fundraising program including major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, annual giving and special events.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and nurture relationships are essential.

 Please contact Shuli Herbert of Foley Proctor Yoskowitz at 973-605-1000 or sherbert@fpysearch.com

Associate Executive Director, Ambulatory Care

Renowned NY health system is seeking an Associate Executive Director to oversee the development, integration and administration for pediatric ambulatory care programs for 2 hospital campuses and 5 satellite physician offices. This Vice President level position will direct and implement financial and strategic planning activities, support revenue cycle functions, ensure quality and process improvement initiatives and the promotion of the Health System’s values. Ten years progressive senior ambulatory management experience required.  Master’s Degree preferred.

Interested candidates please contact Laura Burke at 973-605-1000 or lburke@fpysearch.com

Assistant Vice President, Patient Care Services

Our Client, a 357-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research Medical Center is seeking a proven nursing leader who can work closely with the Chief Nursing Officer to provide leadership and direction to the Patient Care Services Department.  Together with the CNO, the AVP will develop processes and strategies to improve the quality of care delivered at the hospital.  The AVP will be given the independence to focus on operational and patient-care issues while building the nursing team and mentoring, educating and supporting Nurse Managers.  The position will have direct management over the eight Nurse Managers and the two Nurse Directors. 

The successful candidate will be a Master’s prepared Nurse with at least five years of nursing leadership experience in a Director or AVP role at an acute care in-patient hospital.  A strong understanding of patient flow and customer service is required, as is experience in performance improvement and change management.  Clinical experience in cardiology, med-surg, critical care or the emergency department is preferred, as is experience with the Magnet process.  The successful candidate will be active, approachable, and a hands-on team player.  New Jersey license or eligibility is required.

Please contact Shuli Herbert of Foley Proctor Yoskowitz at 973-605-1000 or sherbert@fpysearch.com

PHYSICIAN LEADERS

Director, Breast MRI/Breast Imager

600 bed major teaching hospital, located just outside New York City, is seeking a BC/BE breast radiologist with MRI expertise preferable, to join their growing department.  This position is 100% breast imaging and includes teaching and supervising residents in a brand new state of the art breast center. Research opportunities are also available and supported.  No call, competitive salary, and generous benefits package.

Interested candidates please contact Laura Burke at 973-605-1000 or lburke@fpysearch.com

Associate Director, Stroke Center

Our client is one of the preeminent facilities in Brooklyn and a financially-solid major teaching hospital with national as well as state recognition for its programs and services.  The Stroke Center has been rated in the top 5 percent of stroke centers in the country, one of the top two stroke facilities in NY State, and one of the first in the nation with telemedicine technology for stroke patients. Stroke is and continues to be a main priority for the hospital.

The long-term strategy calls for continued expansion of stroke services including the development of a neurocritical care center. This is the opportunity to be involved in personally growing and developing a well-regarded program. This physician will partner with an eminent physician and a seasoned, strong stroke team as well as the neurology team with a dedication to the highest quality outcomes. 

We are looking for a well-trained stroke neurologist, ideally with neurocritical care experience. This physician will be strong, self-confident and very much of a team player.

Please contact Pat Anderson of Foley Proctor Yoskowitz at (973) 605-1000 or panderson@fpysearch.com

Chairman, Department of Medicine

A major affiliate of New York Presbyterian Healthcare System, this NYC 500-bed teaching hospital/Level I Trauma Center, in excellent financial health, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chairman of Medicine.

The new Chair will be a respected clinician of stature and reputation, well versed in current medical literature and research, with a track record of clinical, academic and administrative accomplishments.  S/he will be a strong, visionary leader and committed advocate for the Department, and will serve as role model and chief teacher while inspiring and fostering an environment of learning, quality, patient safety, physician and patient satisfaction.

Candidates will have a background working with voluntary and full time physicians within a complex clinical department and in a diverse community, as well as a strategic track record of creating organizational structures and models of care to support a department’s growth.  Program development, collaborative problem resolution and strong communication skills are essential as is being a visible, inspiring, collegial and effective change agent, attuned to financial realities and committed to quality.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years experience in a relevant leadership capacity and meet the requirements for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

Please contact Priscilla Elms for further information: pelms@fpysearch.com, 973-605-1000.

Chief of Surgery

Our client, a 350+ bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in northern NJ seeks a dynamic Chief of Surgery. This hospital, well known for its Cardiac Surgery program and its internationally renowned Infectious Disease program, has a strong medical education component with numerous fellowships and residencies.

The Chief of Surgery will be a well-trained and proven leader in surgery who has a significant reputation in the medical community; an individual with an existing clinical practice who is seen as an expert in his/her field; a proven track record in building surgical services with actual administrative leadership responsibility, the ability to recruit and retain faculty; and the desire to build a surgical residency program. It is preferable that the Chief be a Surgical Oncologist, a Thoracic Surgeon, a Vascular Surgeon or a General Surgeon. The successful candidate must be Board-Certified and licensed or able to obtain medical licensure in the state of New Jersey.

Interested candidates please contact Priscilla Elms at Foley Proctor Yoskowitz, L.L.C.: 973-605-1000 or pelms@fpysearch.com

Director of Thoracic Surgery

A Level 1 trauma center and major tertiary care teaching hospital in the greater New York Metropolitan area is seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Thoracic Surgery. This hospital has continuously earned recognition for its surgical excellence and critical patient care and has recently received more than 15 top tier ratings for cardiac, vascular, orthopedic, and bariatric surgical programs.

Recognizing the significant opportunity to build the thoracic program, the cardiothoracic surgical division is looking for a well-trained thoracic surgeon with proven leadership abilities, an excellent reputation, and the desire to build a thoracic surgery service as well as play an active role in the development of the hospital’s Cancer Institute.

Candidates must be Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery (non-cardiac) and licensed or eligible for license in the state of New York. Experience with minimally invasive techniques is essential, as is the desire to participate in clinical trials and research.

Interested candidates please contact Priscilla Elms at Foley Proctor Yoskowitz, L.L.C.: 973-605-1000 or pelms@fpysearch.com

Director, Clinical Adult Diabetes

NY Metro hospital with a Diabetes Research Center and nationally recognized Diabetes Education Center is currently seeking a Director of Adult Clinical Diabetes to build an innovative clinical program addressing the diabetes needs in the region.

The successful candidate will be an Endocrinologist with a passion for caring for diabetes patient and an academic track record. Outstanding opportunity to join an organization committed to developing a major comprehensive Diabetes Program.

Interested candidates please contact Laura Burke at 973-605-1000 or lburke@fpysearch.com

Director, Research and Faculty Development

Well-known Medical School affiliated with multiple respected Medical Centers, seeks a Director of Research and Faculty Development to promote academic productivity and excellence within its Department of Emergency Medicine. 

Candidates should have the following qualifications: Publication history and funded grants are preferred; Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of EM; Board Certified (ABEM or ABOEM) in Emergency Medicine (EM); 5 years administrative experience in an academic department of EM; Excellent communication skills, mentoring experience and be a recognized leader in EM.

Please contact Pat Anderson at (973) 605-1000 or panderson@fpysearch.com

Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Wellness

Our client, a 600-bed university-affiliated medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery is seeking a Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Wellness.

Having made a decision to increase attention being given to Cardiovascular Disease in Women there is a need for a leader to help develop and grow new programs aimed at women across Long Island. Their focus is on preventing, screening, identifying, treating, rehabbing, and researching women’s cardiovascular issues.

For further information about this position please contact Laurie Bryan at 973-605-1000 Ext 20 or email lbryan@fpysearch.com.

CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS

Executive Director

Our client operates two award-winning special education schools designed to meet the unique needs of emotionally disturbed and multiply disabled students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities (E/BD).  They are currently seeking an Executive Director who will maintain overall responsibility for the supervision of staff and programs or the schools. The Elementary and Adolescent Schools are located on a beautiful 23-acre private campus in Morganville, New Jersey.  The Schools serve a diverse population of students from approximately 70 different school districts in six counties of New Jersey, with the majority from Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex Counties. 

Candidates for this position will require a minimum of a Master of Education degree in a related field with at least five years post graduate experience.  A minimum of three years of senior administrative experience with special education populations is required.  A New Jersey Department of Education Principal’s Certification is not required but is preferred.

Qualified candidates please contact Laurie Bryan at 973-605-1000 ext.20 or email resume to lbryan@fpysearch.com.

Vice President of Audit and Compliance

Our Client, a Community Hospitals in the New York Metropolitan area is seeking a Vice President of Audit and Compliance.  Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, the Vice President, Audit and Compliance will be responsible for establishing and implementing the Medical Center's compliance program to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct.

This individual will work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, including its Compliance Committee, by monitoring and reporting results of compliance/internal audits of the Medical Center, and in providing guidance for the Board and Senior Management team on matters relating to compliance.  In addition this person will be responsible for Risk Management oversight including risk detection, assessment, prevention and appraisal.  Responsible for working with and selecting together with the broker, BMC insurance carriers based upon the broker’s annual review and evaluation of all coverage lines is responsible for and monitors the internal audit process throughout the Medical Center

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years hospital administration experience, heavy compliance and some audit experience and a Bachelors Degree.

Qualified candidates should contact Laurie Bryan at 973-605-1000 ext.20 or email lbryan@fpysearch.com

Director of Philanthropy

Our client is a private, award winning not for profit 305 bed community hospital located in the central NJ/Philadelphia-metro area.  With over 1,800 employees, the hospital provides a broad range of acute care and specialized services.  To help underwrite enhancement of clinical programs and services, technology or community outreach, the Foundation and its Board of Directors work to develop a range of philanthropic opportunities for donors.  This can range from charitable gifts from a community of caring and committed individuals, corporations, charitable foundations and area businesses.

Reporting to the Vice President – Organizational Development and Philanthropy, the Director is responsible for all philanthropic activities of the hospital foundation.  This executive will assist the Vice President with hospital system activities including the Auxiliary and other programs as needed.

He/she will administer all aspects of the foundation office including the coordination of day-to-day activities, management of staff and volunteers, donor identification including the cultivation, solicitation and recognition of the donors as well as gift recording, promotional activities and administrative duties.

An undergraduate degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.  The successful candidate should have 5+ years of experience in development, preferably in the health care industry.  Previous success in raising and maximizing major gifts is essential as is an established track record of building strong relationships with internal constituencies, board leadership, external donors, high-level volunteers, medical leadership, prospects, donors and their advisors.

Please contact Pat Anderson at (973) 605-1000 or panderson@fpysearch.com

Director of Philanthropy

Premier NJ hospital seeks a Director of Philanthropy to further develop their successful Major Gifts program.  This individual will build a strong grateful patient program, further develop and build the major gifts pipeline including elevating the level of gifts, build strong ties with the physician community, and identify future campaign leaders.

The successful candidate will be highly entrepreneurial, creative, a self-starter, with strong inner resources to grow the major gifts potential. S/he must be a collaborative and team player with a significant healthcare background. Undergraduate degree required.

Interested candidates please contact Laura Burke at 973-605-1000 or lburke@fpysearch.com

Compliance Manager for Real Estate and Parking

Our client, a large health care system in Manhattan has a need for a Compliance Manager to oversee Real Estate and Parking.  The Real Estate department has 300 employees, manages a total 5.5 million square feet of space and generates annual income exceeding $100 million.  Each campus has its own management staff, responsible for the day-to-day housing and parking operations.

The Compliance Manager for Real Estate and Parking will support the hospital’s Real Estate Department Corporate Compliance Function.  Under the Direction of the Vice President of Real Estate, the Compliance Manager is responsible to develop, implement, operate and monitor an effective program to assure compliance with various laws, regulations and established business practices within the real estate industry.   The role requires a high level of interaction with staff at all levels throughout the entire hospital system.

Qualified candidates please contact Laurie Bryan at 973-605-1000 ext. 20 or lbryan@fpysearch.com.