Vice President of Clinical Services

Job Summary

Lead Clinical Excellence. Drive Strategic Impact. Serve the Community.

Eskenazi Health is seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President, Clinical Services to provide executive leadership across key clinical service areas and help advance our mission to Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve—with a special focus on the vulnerable populations of Marion County. This executive leader will partner closely with physician leaders and senior executives to drive operational excellence, clinical innovation, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Clinical Operating Officer, the Vice President, Clinical Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for assigned clinical service areas. This executive will lead departmental performance, financial stewardship, policy development, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives that support Eskenazi Health’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for designated clinical service departments.
• Partner with physician leadership to develop and implement high-performing clinical programs and services.
• Lead operational planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive organizational performance through measurable quality, financial, and operational outcomes.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets while holding leaders accountable for achieving financial goals.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and develop department leaders and management teams.
• Serve on executive committees, task forces, and strategic workgroups.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, respect, innovation, development, and excellence.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate combines clinical expertise, executive leadership experience, and a strong understanding of healthcare operations in a complex hospital environment.

• Minimum of 10 years of hospital-based experience, including at least 3 years in a senior administrative leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care or hospital setting.
• Current Indiana clinical license, or eligibility for Indiana licensure, in a recognized clinical discipline (e.g., RRT, RT, RD, RPh, PT, or comparable healthcare profession).
• Master's degree in Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related clinical field preferred.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication, strategic planning, analytical, and relationship-building skills, along with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and healthcare accreditation standards.

Apply today and help lead the delivery of exceptional clinical care for the communities we serve.