Director, Heart and Vascular Service Line

At NorthBay Health, The Director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the Heart and Vascular service line across the continuum of care.

This role is accountable for driving growth, quality, patient experience, and financial performance through close partnership with physician leaders, nursing leadership, and system stakeholders. The Director leads multidisciplinary teams, ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, advances evidence-based care models, and positions Heart and Vascular as a destination service aligned with organizational strategy and community needs.

This individual works collaboratively with VPs of Service Lines, Medical Directors and Surgical Services leadership, staff and management team in planning and delivery an optimal level of care for the heart and vascular patient. S/he operates from an expert knowledge base of service line development. S/he supervises, coaches and mentors personnel. S/he ensures cost effective patient outcomes through the supervision of clinical/professional staff, collaboration with medical staff, nursing and support staff.

This Director ensures compliance with state/federal and other regulatory and accreditation body guidelines and requirements. This individual must be fiscally savvy, willing to assume new responsibilities as requested, accept accountability and operate effectively under pressure.Confidence, integrity, skilled communication and positivity are also essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related field required . Master’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience. At least 5 years in Heart and Vascular services, service line leadership, or a closely related clinical specialty. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Experience with budgeting, financial management, and business planning. Experience working closely with physicians and APPs in a dyad or service line model. Experience with regulatory and accreditation standards related to Heart and Vascular . Experience in an integrated health system or multi-site Heart and Vascular program Preferred. Prior responsibility for service line P&L preferred. Experience leading program growth, expansion, or turnaround initiatives preferred.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex, matrixed environment. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Clear, timely, and effective communication. Change leadership and problem-solving capability. High level of accountability, initiative, and follow-through
• Business & Analytical Skills: Strategic planning and execution. Financial and operational acumen. Data-driven decision-making. Project and program management. Knowledge of Heart and Vascular reimbursement and care models.
• Compensation: $200k to $215k annually based on years of experience doing the duties of the role. Bonus Eligible.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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