Executive Director Heart and Vascular

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*Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE:
Standard Hours: 40.00
Shift: Shift 1*
Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends:

Job Summary:
The Executive Director, Heart & Vascular Service Line is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Heart & Vascular programs across the health system. Reporting to the Vice President of the Heart & Vascular Service Line, the Executive Director ensures operational excellence, high-quality patient care, and the financial health of the service line. This position provides oversight of daily operations, including clinical quality, patient experience, safety outcomes, financial performance, and workforce engagement. The Executive Director collaborates with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders to advance integrated, patient-centered heart and vascular care that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and key strategic objectives.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 4–6 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, preferably within an academic health system or integrated delivery network. Prior experience at the Director level or higher overseeing multidisciplinary clinical or service line operations. Experience managing cardiovascular or specialty service lines, including oversight of quality, finance, and clinical performance, preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related healthcare field. If Master's degree is in a non-healthcare related field then bachelor's degree must be in a healthcare related field.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and drive operational results. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across clinical and administrative teams. Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities in complex, matrixed healthcare environments. Demonstrated leadership presence and credibility with physicians, executives, and staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with performance analytics tools or dashboards.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, , Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.