System Director-Ambulatory Imaging

System Director-Ambulatory Imaging

Location Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit Northwestern Medical Group

Job REQID 225467

Job Function Director

Shift Day Job (1st)

Type of Employment Full-Time

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The salary range for this position is $82.74 - $107.57 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits(opens in new window) section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)

$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The System Director, Ambulatory Imaging reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The System Director, Ambulatory Imaging leads system strategy, growth, integration, access, and financial performance across Northwestern Medicine’s ambulatory imaging network. In partnership with Medical Leadership, AMC and NHN directors and other senior leaders, the System Director aligns system and regional priorities to advance Ambulatory Imaging goals across Northwestern Medicine.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the system ambulatory imaging strategy in alignment with Northwestern Medicine’s clinical, growth, access, and financial objectives.

Partner with regional imaging directors, service-line leaders, ambulatory and physician group leaders to align system priorities, regional plans, operating models, protocols, and performance expectations.

Lead ambulatory imaging network planning, including site development, modality and technology selection, capital investment, workforce models, and service standards.

Identify and prioritize access and expansion opportunities using patient demand, referral patterns, market position, capacity, and service-line needs.

Monitor market share, referral capture, and utilization, and adjust growth plans to achieve enterprise objectives.

Establish system-wide access and patient experience standards that improve appointment availability, reduce wait-times, and support a consistent experience across markets.

Monitor system performance across access, volume, utilization, quality, patient experience, workforce, and financial measures.

Partner with regional directors to improve capacity, standardize operations, and achieve access, patient experience, quality, and financial performance targets.

Build partnerships that strengthen physician engagement, referral relationships, clinical integration, and network growth.

Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Required:

Master's Degree

Minimum of five years operational leadership experience

Proven ability to effectively participate in the planning, organization, and operation of a large, diverse, and technically complex matrix environment

Proven success in managing budgets, staffing allocations, quality controls, process improvement, equipment operations, and educational programs

Successful track record in establishing credibility with medical staff and other key stakeholders through high quality service, timeliness, and performance.