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Director of Operations

Vaco Recruiter Services, Paducah, Kentucky, United States, 42001

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Position Overview The

Director of Operations

is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day operational performance of the healthcare organization. This leader will partner closely with clinical, financial, and administrative teams to ensure efficient operations, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth. The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare operations experience, a data-driven mindset, and a collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage operational functions across clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure efficient, compliant, and patient-centered care delivery

Partner with clinical leadership to improve workflows, staffing models, and patient throughput while maintaining quality and safety standards

Develop, implement, and monitor operational KPIs related to access, utilization, productivity, patient experience, and financial performance

Oversee staffing, scheduling, and capacity planning to align resources with patient demand

Drive process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and payer requirements (e.g., CMS, HIPAA, Joint Commission)

Collaborate with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cost-containment initiatives

Support growth initiatives, including new service lines, locations, acquisitions, or integrations

Lead, mentor, and develop operations managers and cross-functional teams

Act as a key liaison between executive leadership, clinical teams, and external partners

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred

7–10+ years of progressive healthcare operations experience , with leadership responsibility

Strong understanding of healthcare delivery models, clinical workflows, and regulatory requirements

Proven experience managing multi-site or complex healthcare operations preferred

Demonstrated success driving operational improvements and managing change

Strong analytical skills with experience using operational and financial data to guide decisions

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

Experience in provider-based organizations, physician practice management, hospitals, or PE-backed healthcare platforms

Familiarity with EHR systems, revenue cycle processes, and payer contracting

Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement certification

Why Join Us

High-impact leadership role with visibility to executive leadership

Opportunity to shape strategy, scale operations, and improve patient outcomes

Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

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