Join a team that shares your calling 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Business hours

The Pay Scale is $163,113 to $234,707

Position Summary

The AVP, Hospital Operations is responsible and accountable for the planning and direction of clinical, financial and operational leadership of hospital-based departments and assigned support services to include Environmental Services, Safety, onsite Security Services, Food and Nutrition Services and other ancillary services. This role facilitates and directs the annual planning, budgeting, evaluation, contracting, implementation and championing of all Support Services, systems and projects in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team. The AVP Hospital Operations also ensures all assigned services meet or exceed applicable regulatory and Joint Commission requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and directs programs, services, and operations of assigned Support Services to ensure customer oriented, efficient, effective, quality and regulatory-compliant services. 
• Orchestrates the planning and development of assigned Support Services long/short range goals and objectives and implements approved programs, policies and procedures.
• Provides oversight to the local Support Services to assure systems, processes and documentation are in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Serves as primary EOC point of contact during facility inspections and surveys.
• Develops, manages, and evaluates the annual operating budget for the assigned services.
• Develops and mentors direct reports to ensure the highly effective delivery of services while modeling and championing MultiCare Values

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Hospital Administration, Business, Public Administration or related field.  Bachelor’s degree and highly relevant experience may substitute for a Master’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience with the administration of the The Joint Commission standards.  Other healthcare regulatory experience may be considered.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible and successful management experience with oversight of service lines, programs and departments preferably within a large healthcare system.
• Experience in planning and directing administrative and fiscal services, operations and management analysis in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in the principles and practices of project management.
• Experience in strategic planning processes and principles related to hospital and healthcare delivery settings.
• Experience in risk management issues in hospital and healthcare delivery settings.
• Experience in construction and/or facility management in a hospital or healthcare setting. 

Why MultiCare? 

 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. 

 

Well-being and support 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. 

 

Living our values 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. 

 

Belonging for all 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. 

 

Pacific Northwest lifestyle 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. 

 

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.