About this role
Description
Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Vice President of Emergency Services to provide executive leadership for a large, high-volume emergency services network in the Kingwood/Houston, Texas area.
The Vice President of Emergency Services is responsible for strategic planning, operational performance, and service line growth across adult emergency services, pediatric emergency services, and multiple freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs). This role partners closely with clinical and executive leadership to drive quality outcomes, patient experience, operational efficiency, and staff engagement.
The VP fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence while aligning emergency services strategy with organizational goals and community needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for Adult ED, Pediatric ED, and FSED operations
- Lead strategic planning and business development for Emergency Services
- Drive performance across throughput, LOS, patient experience, and quality metrics
- Partner with Directors and senior leadership to implement service line initiatives
- Ensure regulatory, accreditation, and safety compliance
- Support physician alignment, staff development, and leadership succession planning
CompensationSalary Range:
Midpoint: $178,713
Maximum: $214,448
Annual Incentive Bonus:
17.5% Director bonus with up to 150% upside based on performance
Sign-On Bonus:
Case by case
Relocation Assistance:
Case by case
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Master’s degree or approved equivalent education plan required
Licensure & Certification:
- Active RN license or compact RN license eligible for Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of recent Director-level Emergency Services experience
- Experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers required
- Experience managing Emergency Departments with 80,000+ annual visits
- Executive oversight of multi-site ED operations, including FSEDs
Other facts
About Purple Cow Recruiting
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates.
Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise :
-Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles.
-Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations.
-Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
-Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors.
-Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks.
Past Performance:
Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors.
Key Personnel:
-Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment.
-Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors.
Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
What you'll do
- The Vice President of Emergency Services provides executive oversight for adult and pediatric emergency departments and freestanding emergency departments. This role includes leading strategic planning, driving performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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