Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Transplant Services at Montefiore Health System

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

229600.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Operational Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Financial Oversight, Waitlist Management, Patient Support, Team Leadership, Communication, Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Budgeting, Transplant Program Administration, Healthcare Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Transplant - Center For Transplant Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $183,680.00-$229,600.00 Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and driven healthcare leader to serve as Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Transplant Services. Reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Services, the AVP provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Montefiore’s abdominal transplant program (kidney, liver, and pancreas). This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of one of the nation’s most respected academic transplant programs. Working in close partnership with the Chief of Abdominal Transplantation, this executive will translate strategy into action, building systems, workflows, and operational alignment to enable program growth. The AVP will play a crucial role in advancing clinical operations, strengthening quality and financial performance, and supporting research and innovation, all while ensuring compliance with national regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Operational Leadership: Partner with the Chief of Abdominal Transplantation to operationalize a 5-year growth strategy, expand transplant volumes, and oversee program operations, financial planning, and cost-efficiency initiatives. Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure full compliance with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, SRTR, FDA, and state regulations, maintaining survey readiness and accurate data reporting to support national performance benchmarks. Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement: Lead the QAPI program by monitoring key performance indicators, driving corrective action plans, and aligning outcomes with SRTR expectations to ensure program competitiveness. Financial Oversight: Collaborate with finance teams to optimize billing, reimbursement, and resource utilization, ensuring program sustainability and adherence to Medicare and Medicaid standards. Waitlist Management & Organ Procurement: Strengthen waitlist management, donor procurement processes, and predictive analytics to reduce mortality, improve organ acceptance rates, and meet UNOS guidelines. Patient & Family Support: Enhance patient education, psychosocial services, financial counseling, and donor advocacy programs to improve the patient and family experience. Team Leadership & Communication: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and staff education on the latest transplant best practices. Innovation & Research: Support clinical research and the adoption of new technologies, reinforcing Montefiore’s reputation as a national leader in complex transplantation. Ideal Candidate Profile: The successful candidate is an ambitious, solutions-oriented healthcare leader who thrives in high-acuity, complex environments and brings the energy, vision, and operational expertise to strengthen and grow transplant services. Qualifications and Experience: Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field. 7–10 years of progressive healthcare leadership, preferably with 3–5 years in transplant program administration. Demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting, and driving operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in academic medical centers or high-volume healthcare settings. Expertise in regulatory compliance, including UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and SRTR requirements. Knowledge of transplant finance, reimbursement models, and billing compliance. Leadership in QAPI initiatives, performance improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills. Why Join Montefiore Einstein? Montefiore Einstein is a premier academic health system, combining Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to deliver world-class patient care, research, and education. Recognized nationally for excellence in clinical innovation and community health, leaders at Montefiore Einstein have the opportunity to shape healthcare for one of the most diverse populations in the country. The Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation is an internationally recognized program for adult and pediatric kidney, liver, and pancreas transplantation, consistently achieving some of the highest survival rates in the U.S. The Center is known for pioneering procedures, including complex multi-organ transplants and living donor programs, and for its long-standing commitment to clinical innovation and research. As AVP, you will play a central role in driving operational excellence, advancing clinical innovation, and delivering transformative outcomes for patients and families across the region. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: 718-920-6697; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Automated Employment Decision Tools Notice (AEDT)

Responsibilities

The AVP will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Montefiore’s abdominal transplant program, ensuring compliance with national regulatory standards. This role involves advancing clinical operations, strengthening quality and financial performance, and supporting research and innovation.