Director Clinical Operations

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Richland
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a visionary in healthcare management, eager to drive efficiency and excellence in clinical operations? Do you excel at integrating strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams? If this sounds like you, then we have a stellar opportunity awaiting your leadership skills! The Role: As the Director of Clinical Operations, under the guidance of the Chief Operating Officer at Kadlec Clinic, youll spearhead the mission and strategic objectives of Kadlec Clinic. Overseeing primarily surgical specialties and situated in the dynamic healthcare setting, youll harmonize operations to ensure optimal outcomes and fiscal sustainability. Your role will involve orchestrating comprehensive strategies that are regionally-focused, aligning with the service line directors and interdisciplinary teams. What You’ll Do: Compliance Champion: Exhibit unwavering commitment to Kadlec Caregiver Expectations and Code of Conduct, ensuring adherence and excellence. Vision Advocate: Embrace and instill Kadlec’s Mission, Vision, and Values across all operations. Collaborative Leader: Partner with fellow Administrative Directors to synchronize patient care, transitions, and strategic growth initiatives. Operational Excellence: Utilize resources, including the Chief Operations Officer, to drive efficiency, quality, and financial performance across practice sites. Growth Strategist: Identify and implement strategies for practice growth, achieving and exceeding growth goals. Quality Enhancer: Collaborate with quality leaders to uphold clinical excellence, informed by providers, evidence-based practices, and patient feedback. Physician Productivity Manager: Enhance productivity and financial viability for physicians and advanced practice providers. Mentor & Support: Ensure success for Practice Administrators/Managers through mentoring, support, and barrier removal. Policy Enforcer: Implement Kadlec Clinics Practice Operations Council policies in all assigned practices. Skill Developer: Maintain and enhance staff competencies, including licensure, certification, and mandatory training. HR Collaborator: Work with Human Resources on personnel matters, from hiring to constructive counseling and progressive discipline. Performance Evaluator: Provide ongoing feedback and conduct annual performance evaluations for Practice Administrators/Managers. Budget Master: Participate in budget development and hold Practice Administrators/Managers accountable for financial performance. Revenue Cycle Leader: Oversee revenue cycle initiatives and manage collections and accounts receivable. Efficiency Innovator: Lead ongoing analysis and implementation of methods to enhance service effectiveness. Strategic Networker: Establish relationships with hospitals, surgery centers, and regional providers to boost patient care and market share. Communication Conduit: Maintain regular communication with the Chief Operating Officer to review operational targets and projects. Service Line Planner: Align patient services for Heart, Lung, and Vascular care, collaborating with directors for strategic alignment. Operational Oversight: Manage operational teams to ensure comprehensive cardiac and vascular interventional services. Service Development: Project and plan new service needs for interventional patient care across the organization. What You’ll Bring: Educational Background: Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business, Healthcare Administration, or Nursing preferred. Experience: 7 years of healthcare management experience; 5 years in practice management is ideal. Specialty Knowledge: Experience in specialty areas, lean process improvement, and multi-site/multi-specialty management. Fiscal Acumen: Experience with P&L responsibility, understanding business procedures, and fiscal management. Regulatory Know-How: Familiarity with state, federal, and national guidelines such as The Joint Commission and Dept. of Health. Project Management: Ability to coordinate various projects and activities concurrently. Ethics & Confidentiality: Strong adherence to medical ethics and confidentiality. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and effective communication skills. Leadership Capabilities: Excellent planning, organizing, supervising, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to develop effective relationships with medical staff, patients, and the public. Resource Manager: Expertise in planning and managing resources, leading quality improvement initiatives, and fiscal operations. Why Join Us? Transform Healthcare: Contribute to an organization committed to transforming healthcare delivery and improving lives. Innovative Environment: Enjoy the autonomy and support to bring innovative ideas to fruition. Professional Growth: Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals passionate about healthcare. Dynamic Landscape: Thrive in the fast-paced and evolving healthcare industry. Vibrant Locale: Relish the vibrant cultural scene and natural beauty of Richland. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If youre an innovative leader with a drive for excellence in healthcare, we invite you to apply! Join us and be a part of a transformative journey towards a healthier future for all. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidates placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Pay Range: $ 66.33 - $ 104.72 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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