Vice President of Allied & Ambulatory Health

Position Summary The Vice President of Allied & Ambulatory Health provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a broad portfolio of ancillary, ambulatory, rehabilitative, and support services within a 120-bed community hospital. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, labor alignment, operational efficiency, and financial performance across assigned service lines. Reporting Relationship Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer Scope of Responsibility The Vice President provides executive oversight for multiple clinical and operational departments and has indirect responsibility for approximately 400 employees. The role works closely with department directors, medical staff leadership, nursing leadership, and union representatives, where applicable. Departments Overseen Laboratory Services Pharmacy Services Ambulatory Services (Westhampton Primary Care, Edie Windsor, Shinnecock, Dialysis, Cancer Center, Breast Center, Wound Center) Rehabilitative Services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Wellness)  Radiology Non-Invasive Cardiology Food and Nutrition Services Security Services  Engineering and Facilities Management  Environmental Services Services and Clinical Support Services  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for all assigned ancillary, ambulatory, and clinical and non-clinical support service lines. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including CMS, NYSDOH, and Joint Commission standards. Oversee quality, patient safety, infection prevention, and risk management initiatives within assigned departments. Collaborate with union leadership, Human Resources, and Labor Relations to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Participate in labor-management discussions, grievance resolution processes, and workforce planning activities. Develop, manage, and monitor operating and capital budgets while ensuring fiscal accountability. Lead performance improvement, access expansion, and operational efficiency initiatives across inpatient and ambulatory settings. Ensure staffing models, productivity standards, and scheduling practices align with contractual, regulatory, and patient care requirements.  Support the recruitment, development, coaching, and performance management of department directors and managers. Partner with medical staff, nursing leadership, and executive peers to align service delivery with organizational strategy and goals. Union and Labor Relations This position operates within a unionized healthcare environment. The Vice President of Allied & Ambulatory Health is responsible for ensuring departmental operations are conducted in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. The role works collaboratively with Human Resources and Labor Relations to support contract interpretation, workforce planning, staffing models, disciplinary processes, grievance resolution, and the implementation of operational or organizational changes affecting represented employees. Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities The Vice President is accountable for maintaining regulatory readiness and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accreditation standards governing hospital and ambulatory operations. This includes, but is not limited to, requirements established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), The Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other applicable regulatory or accrediting agencies. The role supports regulatory surveys, audits, and inspections; ensures timely development and execution of corrective action plans; and promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance across all assigned service lines. Qualifications Education & Experience: Master’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field required. Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including senior-level oversight of multiple service lines. Experience working within a unionized healthcare environment strongly preferred. As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs. Special Notes:Resume/CV should be included with the online application.  Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.  This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.  This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.  Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck! Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:  Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screenMeet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.  The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Company Overview: Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).  StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.     Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board. Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

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