Hospital Operations Director

Delta Health is seeking an experienced Hospital Operations Director to oversee and optimize daily hospital operations across the organization. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality operational performance while aligning departmental activities with strategic and clinical goals. The Director partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to enhance patient flow, service delivery, and overall hospital performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Direct daily operations for assigned hospital departments, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Monitor and improve systems impacting patient access, throughput, and overall patient experience.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve workflow efficiency.
• Lead hospital-wide strategies supporting ED flow, inpatient bed availability, diagnostic turnaround times, and patient movement.
• Oversee processes related to patient discharge efficiency and care transitions.
• Ensure departments maintain continuous readiness for regulatory surveys, audits, and inspections.

Performance Improvement & Data-Driven Management

• Utilize data, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor operational performance.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and lead performance-improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Ensure departments meet productivity targets and operational benchmarks.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage operating budgets for assigned departments in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with department directors on staffing models, productivity standards, equipment needs, and supply utilization.
• Support capital planning, operational forecasting, and resource allocation.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and accrediting body regulations.
• Maintain and support operational policies and procedures that promote safe patient care.
• Partner with Quality and Compliance teams to address issues and sustain continuous readiness.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and open communication.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and supervisors to strengthen leadership capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
• Participate in committees, operational huddles, and leadership meetings.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, productivity, and departmental performance.
• Strong operational problem-solving and workflow improvement skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to lead change and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, service-line support, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), MBA, or related field.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other performance-improvement methodologies.

Why Join Delta Health?

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision – Low premiums with 100% coverage on services provided within the Delta Health system, and no deductibles or co-pays. Includes access to massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care.
• Life & Disability Insurance – Employer-paid coverage for your peace of mind.
• Time Off – Over 4 weeks of paid vacation annually (including sick and personal leave) for full-time staff.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to a 3% employer match.

Work-Life Balance in a Stunning Location

Located on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, Delta offers an unmatched combination of small-town charm, affordability, and natural beauty. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and exploring the Grand Mesa and surrounding public lands. Whether you're raising a family or looking for work-life balance, Delta provides a safe, friendly community with a slower pace and a high quality of life. Delta is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre Plateau, and nearby wineries, offering a unique blend of adventure and relaxation.

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system with more than 100 years of dedication to serving our community. Our 49-bed hospital and outpatient locations across Delta County are committed providing remarkable care in a healing environment. We operate with the core belief: Excellence. Every Patient. Every Time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.