Recruiting
Chief Financial Officer
For
CLIENT
Louisiana Medical Center and Heart Hospital was acquired October 3, 2011 by
Cardiovascular Care Group (CVC). The acquisition is the first in CCG’s effort to
create a national network of innovative and comprehensive cardiovascular care
delivery systems.
Located in the Greater New Orleans market, 137-bed Louisiana Medical Center
and Heart Hospital provides comprehensive acute inpatient and outpatient
services to patients in three Louisiana parishes and several southern Mississippi
counties. It has been recognized as one of the top cardiovascular care hospitals
in the country.
CCG has committed to making significant capital investments to upgrade the
hospital’s clinical and information technology systems as it works toward creating
a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence.
About Cardiovascular Care Group
Cardiovascular Care Group (CCG) is a physician-driven company that partners
with cardiovascular physicians to address the fundamental problems in the
delivery of care for patients with cardiovascular disease. CCG’s goal is to break
down the barriers caused by today’s fragmented delivery system that have led to
suboptimal and more expensive cardiovascular care. From screening to
prevention to intervention and management of advanced disease, CCG is
committed to an evidence-based and team-based approach to patient care.
CCG is led by a team of veteran health care executives committed to working
with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other health
professionals to deliver patient-centric and evidence-based care to individuals
who are at risk or who have already developed manifestations of cardiovascular
disease. Through their model of integration and alignment with cardiovascular
physicians they plan to build on the already solid clinical reputation of Louisiana
Medical Center and Heart Hospital. CCG is led by Harry R. Jacobson, M.D.,
Chairman of CCG’s Board.
Louisiana Medical Center and Heart Hospital states, Heart care will always be
at the core of what we do best … we are undeniably the finest cardiac care
facility in the North Shore region, but we are so much more than that:
 99.2% patient satisfaction
 All private; 137 private and ICU equipped rooms
 Fewer post-operative complications than any hospital on the North
Shore
 Best cardiac outcomes of any North Shore hospital
 Modern, upscale facility
 Convenient location
 Advanced technology, personalized care
We're an acute care facility with special emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment
of heart disease as well as disease and injury affecting the spine. Our modern,
137-bed hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, and a
24-hour heart attack intervention center. Our facility was designed to provide the
best possible setting for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease
and spine injuries.”
Among Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital's impressive array of services
are:
Anesthesia
Cardiology
Chest Pain Emergency Center
Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Critical Care Medicine
Endocrinology
Emergency Medicine
Family Practice
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Hematology
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Surgery
Pathology
Physical Medicine & Rehab
Podiatry
Pulmonary Medicine
Radiology
Spine Surgery
Urology
Vascular Surgery
SUMMARY
The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) reports to the CCG Corporate Chief Financial
Officer. The CFO is an integral part of the hospital management team and is also
expected to partner and collaborate with other CCG corporate roles in the areas
of Revenue Cycle, Health Information Systems and Quality. The CFO assists
CCG, the Hospital Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and other hospital and
physician practice leadership in managing the financial and legal aspects of the
business enterprise including hospital and physician practices. In addition, this
position has hospital operational responsibility for accounting and the hospital
and physician practice system of internal controls, financial and billing
compliance, independent audit, budget and forecasting, CCG Corporate financial
reporting, cash management and accounts payable, financial and patient care
data analytics, health information management, patient scheduling and other
patient access functions, billing, non-clinical risk management, timekeeping and
payroll, and materials management. . Due to the size of the hospital, this position
must maintain extensive skills in the areas being supervised, and will often assist
those reporting departments in a direct, hands-on way. A critical need to balance
time spent on operational areas versus strategic management issues requires a
fast-working, confident, critical thinker who has the ability to manage multiple
high priority projects simultaneously.
REQUIREMENTS
 Education: Bachelor’s degree from recognized university in field of
finance, accounting, or health care administration is required as a
minimum. Graduate course work or degree in similar fields is preferred.
 Licensure/Certification: Certified Public Accountant/Certified Management
Accountant or Certified Manager of Patient Accounts .
 Experience: 5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience in health
care finance is required. Hospital and physician practice experience is
preferred.
 Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Able to manipulate various electronic and
mechanical devices found in the business office, such as calculators,
computers, copiers, etc.
 Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work individually and in a team setting is
required.
 Essential Physical Requirements: Able to lift boxes of paper and files up to
25 lbs, move light furniture or other objects. Extensive walking, standing or
sitting may be required at any time.
 Essential Cognitive Abilities: Ability to work well under continuous stress.
Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely. Ability to maintain
concentration while working with details for extended periods of time.
 Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential skills including the ability to
listen and the ability to read and interpret information quickly, in written,
tabular or graphic form. Extended periods of interaction with the computer
may be required.
 Exposure to hazards: This position is not constantly exposed to airborne
or blood borne pathogens or radiologic or chemical hazards, other than
those identified in the MSDS as common to a business office setting.
However, upon entry into clinical areas, or in meeting with patients or their
families, something that occurs regularly, this position may be exposed to
various infectious diseases or other toxins.
 Other: Supports the mission and vision of CCG, the hospital and its
related physician practices. Promotes the concept of patient focused care.
Functions as an effective team member. Must maintain high professional
standards that reflect positively on the Hospital and CCG. Maintains
knowledge of and conforms to CCG and hospital policies and procedures.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 Financial Leadership
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Assists CCG, hospital, and physician practice leadership in the
overall process of management by providing input on financial,
legal or operational matters as it affects the business enterprise
including hospital and physician practices.
 Recommend appropriate hospital and physician practice policies
and procedures to enhance the system of internal controls, the
safeguarding of assets, and operational efficiency.
 Assist in strategic planning through the development and
dissemination of budgets, forecasts, models and other informational
needs. Provide feedback on the financial or statistical results of
operations with suggestions for performance improvement.
 The CFO will partner with the CCG Chief Information Officer for onsite supervision of health information systems staff and will
collaborate with the CCG Vice-President of Revenue Cycle to
ensure best practice performance in all aspects of revenue cycle
management.
Operations Oversight
 Recruit, hire, train, and provide organizational support for the key
areas of operational responsibility, including accounting, patient
scheduling and access, billing, material mangement, health
information, risk management, and timekeeping and payroll.
 Work closely with the CEO, VP of Clinical Operations, and
Physician Practice Management to develop, implement and monitor
performance improvement plans and related metrics ensuring
optimal operational efficiency. Dialogue with middle and upper
management regarding the issues and concerns affecting
efficiency, productivity or morale as it relates to those areas
assigned.
 Responds to issues of harassment and discrimination per company
policy.
 Completes employee evaluation(s) in a timely manner per company
policy.
Key Relationships
 Maintains positive relationships with internal customers. Is effective
in problem solving by interacting with others within a team
framework.
 Maintains positive relationships with external customers. Is effective
in interacting with others and problem solving.
 Proactive in meeting customer’s needs. Responds promptly to
customer needs or requests.
 Keeps CCG CFO and Hospital CEO and appropriate staff members
informed of problems; recommends solutions.
 Participates in education/development of peers and other staff.
Initiative
 Develops specific work plans and due dates.
 Follows through on planned assignments within assigned
timeframes.
 Effectively prioritizes assignments.
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Demonstrates a willingness to accept additional assignments, as
needed.
 Adjusts to change, work pressures or different situations without
undue stress.
 Demonstrates skill in developing improvements in work methods.
 Effective in cost control and resource utilization.
Professionalism
 Adheres to dress code, conduct and attendance policies.
 Accepts both positive and negative constructive feedback.
 Attends in-services and departmental meetings.
 Demonstrates a supportive/positive attitude toward the hospital and
fellow employees. Expresses self in an organized,
comprehensive, articulate and concise manner.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Our client and The Buffkin Group firmly support the principle and philosophy of
equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed,
national origin, disability, veteran status of any other protected category pursuant
to applicable federal, sate or local law.
Contact Information:
The Buffkin Group
Brian T. Kelley, Jr. – Healthcare Partner
Office: (203) 769-1302 ● Cell: (917) 270-7225
Email: brian@thebuffkingroup.com