ASC CEO

Compass Surgical Partners•Henrico, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Surgical Partners is seeking an accomplished healthcare executive to lead one of our ambulatory surgery centers as Chief Executive Officer. This is more than a traditional surgery center administrator role. As the senior business leader for the center, you'll be responsible for driving financial performance, strengthening physician partnerships, leading operational and clinical excellence, and developing a high-performing leadership team. Working closely with physician owners, health system partners, governing boards, and Compass leadership, you'll shape the long-term strategy of the center while creating exceptional outcomes for patients, physicians, team members, and our organization.

Requirements

Experience serving as the senior operational or business leader of an ambulatory surgery center or comparable healthcare organization with full accountability for financial performance, physician partnerships, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and people leadership
10+ years of progressive leadership experience within ambulatory surgery centers or comparable healthcare organizations
Proven success driving financial performance, operational efficiency, physician engagement, and sustainable business growth
Experience building trusted partnerships with physicians, health systems, governing boards, and executive stakeholders while successfully navigating complex organizational dynamics and competing priorities
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to leverage financial, operational, and clinical data to make informed decisions and solve complex business challenges
A track record of attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Executive presence, sound judgment, and communication skills that inspire confidence with physicians, governing boards, enterprise leadership, team members, and external partners
Bachelor's degree required
Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) certification required or the ability to obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Own full P&L accountability, delivering sustainable financial performance while balancing operational excellence with long-term strategic priorities
Develop and execute strategies that increase case volume, improve throughput, optimize labor utilization, and maximize the center's operating capacity
Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term value creation
Leverage data, dashboards, and key performance indicators to make informed business decisions and drive continuous improvement
Partner with Compass leadership to execute strategic initiatives that position the center for continued growth and success
Serve as the primary business partner to physician owners, fostering trusted relationships that support practice growth, operational excellence, and long-term strategic alignment
Collaborate with physicians to improve scheduling, access, service line development, and the overall surgical experience
Partner with Compass leadership to recruit, onboard, and retain physician partners while supporting continued growth of the center
Build alignment among physicians, health systems partners, and Compass through thoughtful communication, sound judgment, and collaborative problem solving
Ensure exceptional patient care by maintaining full compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Optimize OR utilization, scheduling efficiency, patient flow, turnover times, and capacity planning to maximize operational performance
Drive operational excellence through process improvement, supply chain optimization, disciplined case cost management, and operational standardization
Anticipate operational risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure the center consistently delivers outstanding quality, patient experience, and operational readiness
Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team capable of delivering exceptional results and supporting future organizational growth
Establish clear expectations, coach leaders through performance and development, and foster a culture grounded in accountability, trust, collaboration, and ownership
Build leadership bench strength through succession planning, ongoing development, and continuous feedback
Lead by example, creating an environment where team members are engaged, empowered, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care