Area Vice President – Heart and Vascular Services

Advocate Aurora Health

Area Vice President leading Heart and Vascular Services across multiple locations in South Chicago. Collaborating with senior management to enhance clinical operations and patient experience.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSouth Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,400 - $120,650 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participates as a member of the Area’s senior management team
Provides visionary leadership, holds service line expertise and fosters a common vision for the NSL
Serve as an NSL representative for Division and Area(s) initiatives and programs
Collaborate with NSL, Division and Area(s) leadership to vet and prioritize major program and clinical services initiatives
Leads Area(s) monthly operation performance reviews at Area(s) leadership forums
Develops and implements annual business plans, growth strategies, and operational objectives
Oversees both ambulatory and inpatient services across the care continuum
Build effective teams, foster collaboration, and create an atmosphere of open communication
Supports institutional program planning for new facilities or programs as needed
Represents the NSL in local and state forums
Manages administrative service line leaders, including hiring and evaluations
Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior
Improves employee experience, maintains low turnover rates, and promotes professional development
Monitors and improves key financial, quality, and operational metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or related field
Minimum of 10 years of healthcare administrative experience, including at least 5 years of demonstrated progressively responsible management experience overseeing clinical operations or service lines, required.
Effective communication, ensuring transparency and collaboration.
Demonstrated expertise in healthcare planning, operations, and financial management.
Proven ability to lead large, multispecialty service lines in a complex, matrixed environment.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and change management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

healthcare planningoperations managementfinancial managementclinical operations oversightbusiness planninggrowth strategiesoperational objectivesperformance metrics monitoringemployee experience improvementprogram planning

Soft Skills

visionary leadershipcollaborationcommunicationrelationship-buildingchange managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingteam buildingtransparency

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Public Health