Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Director – Value Analysis. The Director – Value Analysis leads the Corporate Supply Chain Clinical Value Analysis Program including short and long term planning servicing a total of facilities. These facilities include Acute Care, BH (Behavioral Health), IPMs (Independent Physician Management), Alt (Alternate) Sites and Surgery Centers. Provides strategic direction to, as well as leads Clinical Value Analysis standardization initiatives covering all clinical specialties, including: Surgery, Nursing, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Neonatal Intensive Care, Respiratory, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Wound Care and Behavioral Health pertaining to commodity products, medical devices, physician preference items and capital equipment. Leads the corporate value analysis oversight committee including: Value analysis software design & maintenance, clinical data review, and comprehensive management of all documents (clinical, financial, and operational). Participates in sourcing for the identified specialty areas and. is a key stakeholder in the annual sourcing of $M capital, $M in medical devices and $M in commodity spend annually (totaling $1.2B). Key Responsibilities Include: Leads the strategic direction of the Value Analysis Program, which includes identification of opportunities and execution of standardization, and utilization, of clinical products, medical devices and physician preference items (PPI). Leads Value Analysis Software oversight, review, approval and implementation of new products and technology presented by hospital clinicians. Serves as a Clinical Subject Matter Expert in providing Supply Chain support to BH, Acute, IPM and Corporate including: Quality, Nursing, Surgery, Radiology, IR, Cardiology, OB, Risk Management, and Loss Control leadership. Provides direction to contracting staff regarding identified sourcing opportunities pertaining to clinical products, medical devices. Oversees all operational responsibility, and direction of the Value Analysis function and team including performance evaluations. Participates in the development of staff responsible for Value Analysis initiatives. Practices the UHS Service Excellence Standards in all job related functions and activities: Projects a positive attitude; Takes a sense of personal responsibility; Is efficient and effective; Makes communication more effective; Develops service recovery skills; Practices professionalism; Serves others from a team-centered approach. Serves as a subject matter expert and monitors and assists facility Supply Chain and Clinical Leaders with corporate-wide product conversions regarding objectives and time frames, education tools, and supporting financial information. Develops Best Demonstrated Practice strategies and stays on current on external market trends; recognizes existing facility Best Practices; educates hospital clinical areas in implementation of those practices. Directs and /or participates in Facility Service Line Committee Meetings by planning and participating in scheduling, developing the agenda; and leading the meeting. Facilitates sharing of ideas, strategies, and tactics to achieve targets. Promptly distributes meeting minutes. Keeps the Service Line SharePoint site updated. Provides leadership to facility based service line Value Analysis teams. Performs clinical review of all specialty-based capital purchasing requisitions to assure they meet established UHS standards; are from approved contracted vendors; and represent appropriate and current level of technology. Works with facility Clinical Leaders particularly in procedure areas (OR, Cath Lab,etc) assuring that their sourcing initiatives follow established corporate and GPO contracts.

Qualifications

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree plus + years of related experience required. Experience leading a systems level value analysis team and function for a provider organization RN Acute Care Experience in one or more of the following areas Med-Surg, Critical Care, Cardiovascular (Cath Lab), Surgery, Obstetrics) Detailed clinical and operations management experience required. Strong leadership presence to evaluate business opportunities, clinical analysis, customer demands, and departmental relationships. Strong group dynamic skills to lead facility conversion teams to accomplish established goals. Financial knowledge of pro forma analysis, vendor proposal reviews, and knowledge of deal modeling Projects a positive attitude, team orientation, and exhibit a strong work ethic. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and analytical skills. Computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel and Word. Strong verbal and written communication skills. License or Registration Requirements: State and/or RN Clinical Specialty licensure required. Training: Six Sigma credentials preferred. Travel Requirements: Up to % US travel based on projects. This opportunity provides the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off *UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.