Program Director of CT Services

Join our team as a full-time, Program Director of Cardiothoracic Services 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.