Healthcare Operations Consultant

4 weeks ago


St Louis, United States USA Talent Solutions Full time

Are you an experienced operations professional with a passion for improving healthcare efficiencies and patient flow within inpatient and operating room settings? Do you excel at analyzing operational workflows and implementing strategies to optimize labor management, patient throughput, and discharge processes? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Operations Consultant with a focus on Healthcare Efficiency and Patient Flow.

About Us:

We area leading provider of healthcare services dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our major academic medical center is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Duration: 4-6 Months Engagement

Pay: $200-$250/hour

Location: Near St. Louis, Missouri, Major Academic Medical Center

Position Overview:

As an Operations Consultant specializing in Healthcare Efficiency and Patient Flow, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational performance and enhancing patient experiences within our inpatient and operating room areas. Collaborating closely with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and support services, you will assess current practices, analyze operational data, and develop targeted strategies to improve labor management, streamline patient throughput, and expedite discharge processes while maintaining high-quality care standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments of operational workflows, staffing models, and patient flow processes within the inpatient and operating room areas to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and performance enhancements.

Analyze operational data related to labor utilization, patient throughput, and discharge processes to develop evidence-based strategies and best practices for optimizing resource allocation, reducing wait times, and improving overall operational efficiency.

Collaborate with hospital leadership, departmental managers, and clinical teams to implement initiatives aimed at enhancing labor productivity, reducing bottlenecks, and improving patient flow throughout the care continuum.

Participate in interdisciplinary committees, performance improvement teams, and strategic planning projects focused on improving operational efficiency, enhancing patient satisfaction, and achieving organizational goals within the healthcare organization.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics related to patient flow, discharge processes, and labor management, and provide regular reports and updates to stakeholders on progress towards established targets.

Collaborate with finance professionals to develop and monitor budgets, forecast expenses, and track financial performance within the inpatient and operating room areas, ensuring alignment with operational goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare operations management, with a focus on inpatient and operating room settings, labor management, and patient flow optimization.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to drive performance improvement.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated proficiency in project management, process improvement methodologies, and change management principles.

Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and industry trends related to healthcare operations, patient flow management, and labor management

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