Vice President of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven operational leader to join a fast-growing, multi-site healthcare practice. This individual will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing operations across multiple outpatient clinical sites, including pain management and primary care services. Reporting directly to the practice owner, this individual will be instrumental in shaping the organization's transition from a start-up mindset to a stable, scalable, and mature healthcare operation. This is a highly visible and hands-on leadership role that will oversee office managers, mentor operational leaders, drive strategic initiatives, and maximize service-line profitability across several locations. The ideal candidate is passionate about operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily operations across four medical practice sites (3 pain management centers and 1 primary care clinic)

Supervise and mentor a Director of Operations and site-specific Office Managers

Evaluate and enhance operational processes, implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure compliance with organizational expectations

Travel regularly between locations (Phoenix, Peoria, Mesa, and Sun City West) based on operational needs

Review and improve revenue cycle processes, such as patient collections and AR management

Analyze the financial performance of each service line to identify opportunities for cost reduction, revenue growth, and overall profitability

Assist in vendor management and contract negotiations to optimize pricing and services

Support strategic planning and feasibility analysis for new service offerings, including market research, cost evaluation, staffing, and operational planning

Contribute to team-building, employee retention, and organizational culture by fostering stability and clarity in roles and responsibilities

Ensure accountability and consistency across teams by reinforcing job descriptions, reporting lines, and expectations

Collaborate closely with the owner / physician to drive innovation while protecting intellectual property and operational strategies.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role

Experience managing multi-site healthcare operations

Demonstrated expertise in financial and operational analysis, cost management, and revenue optimization

Strong background in staff supervision, coaching, and developing operational leaders

Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex, dynamic environments

Ability to travel regularly within the greater Phoenix area

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of executing both strategic and tactical initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a pain management specialty practice or outpatient surgical setting

Experience implementing SOPs and scaling operations in a high-growth medical environment

Understanding of billing practices and revenue cycle management in a healthcare setting

Familiarity with evaluating new service lines and conducting ROI and feasibility studies

Strong vendor negotiation and contract review skills

Comfortable mentoring teams with varying levels of experience in management roles

Location and Work Type

Phoenix, AZ Primarily On-Site with Occasional Remote Flexibility

This is a hands-on role that requires physical presence at clinic locations throughout the week, based on needs. While some work-from-home flexibility is offered, especially for administrative tasks, consistent on-site leadership is critical.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling / texting (949) 295-5951.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!