President - MDMC

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The President of Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC) communicates and reinforces a vision for MDMC that is consistent with Methodist Health System (MHS) mission and emphasizes distinguished quality, customer service, safety, operational excellence, innovation and financial performance. As President of MDMC you will develop a sound business plan for the hospital including the development of programs, facilities, operating efficiencies and physician resources designed to achieve annual and long-term growth strategies while working closely with hospital operations staff to evaluate service lines and make necessary changes to improve quality, service and financial performance. You will lead in the effective building of a team of competent employees whose performance achieves planned results. As the President of MDMC, you will be responsible for building a strong and effective working relationship with the clinical medical staff and community staff as well as participate in the development of an ongoing facilities capital improvement program. The President of MDMC reports to the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (EVP & COO) of MHS on the operational performance of the hospital and the implementation of plans for achieving short and long-range objectives.

Your Job Requirements:

• An advanced degree in healthcare is required (i.e. MHA, MS, MA).
• 5+ years related work experience as a senior leader within a hospital and/or health system.
• Demonstrated track record as a leader in a hospital and/or health system with a track record of improving the organization's overall performance.
• Demonstrated track record in being able to enhance internal and external relationships, service, quality, operational and financial performance and the overall culture of an organization
• Demonstrated experience providing effective leadership in a competitive market.

• Demonstrated success in aligning various stakeholders’ needs and expectations and leading through a style of negotiation to that results in “win – win solutions.”

• Demonstrated experience in thinking “out of the box” and improving performance and creating opportunities.

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a lead role in the recruitment of physicians to the medical staff and other key leadership positions for MDMC.
• Participate in a lead role in various community organizations and activities.

• Lead the efforts of evaluation of ambulatory services, such as an ASC, and determine whether to implement. If the ASC is implemented, lead the effort to fully integrate into existing project.
• Continually evaluate the competitive market and specifically the efforts of competing hospitals.
• Develop effective and efficient work flow and patient flow processes for all hospital departments.

• Develop a plan to establish a culture of clinical service and operational excellence.
• Develop effective working relationships with MHS senior management, physician leadership and physicians.
• Work with MHS Finance to understand financial projections and budget for the facility in order to appropriately implement financial procedures at MDMC.
• Work with MHS Nursing and Quality departments to ensure appropriate implementation of quality procedures at MDMC.
• Work with MHS Planning and Marketing to ensure understanding of facility and service area projections and the specific marketing campaign efforts for MDMC.

Additional Duties:

• Communicate and reinforce a vision for MDMC that is consistent with MHS’ mission and emphasizes distinguished quality, customer service, safety, operational excellence, innovation and financial performance.

• Develop a sound business plan for the hospital including the development of programs, facilities, operating efficiencies and physician resources designed to achieve annual and long-term growth strategies.

• Work closely with hospital operations staff to evaluate service lines and make necessary changes to improve quality, service and financial performance.
• Lead in the effective building of a team of competent employees whose performance achieves planned results.
• Effectively recruit, select, and train personnel and assign work in an orderly, organized and efficient manner. Monitor results closely, with a constant emphasis on incremental improvement. Replace non-performing managers, maintaining a lean organizational structure and emphasize, simultaneously, customer satisfaction and financial performance.

• Build a strong and effective working relationship with the clinical medical staff and community staff.

• Participate in the development of an ongoing facilities capital improvement program.

• Communicate openly and effectively internally and externally with a wide variety of individuals to ensure that their needs are being met and the reputation of the hospital is enhanced.

• Report to the EVP & COO and other senior executives on the operational performance of the hospital and the implementation of plans for achieving short and long-range objectives.

Other Considerations:
 

• The successful candidate will be an intelligent, intuitive, thoughtful, and analytical leader with an open style and a readiness to accept new ideas.

• An appropriately assertive individual with a strong and healthy sense of character and ego and the maturity that allows him/her to build effective relationships.

• The successful candidate will have a high degree of personal integrity and ethical standards which are clearly demonstrated in his/her communication and behavior. He/she sets high value standards for him/herself and the organization.

• An executive with a natural sensitivity and caring.

• Someone who will demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort and energy which will be required for successful performance.

• A leader who is positive, and has a proactive management style.

• Someone who enjoys working at a fast pace in an intellectually challenging environment. This person can effectively develop consensus among different points of view, appropriately converting these sometimes conflicting views into a common agenda for change.

• An individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to rapidly assess the specific nature of issues and opportunities.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026

• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025

• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

• Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025

• Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025