Chief Executive Officer - ASC Operations SWOT

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Phoenix, AZ

57d•$163,000 - $191,916•Remote

About The Position

Atlas Healthcare Partners exists to form strategic partnerships with health systems across the nation to develop, manage and operate Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in their markets. As a key player in this rapidly growing healthcare segment, we are committed to providing exceptional care and outstanding customer service to every patient, every physician, every time. Our daily focus revolves around our core values of Integrity, Culture, Teamwork, Respect, and Results. In addition to fostering a workplace that encourages professional growth and advancement, we provide industry-leading health and dental benefits, paired with a matching retirement package. We look forward to you being a vital part of our journey in shaping the future of healthcare.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or related field.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in ASC operations or surgical services.
Demonstrated success in operational turnaround, performance improvement, and cost containment.
Strong knowledge of ASC regulations, payer dynamics (Medicare/Medicaid, commercial), and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH).
Experience in multi-specialty ASC or physician joint venture models.
Expertise in value-based care, bundled payments, and digital health solutions.
Clinical background (DON, RN, or similar) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead operational turnaround and performance optimization initiatives across clinical, administrative, and financial functions, with an expectation to achieve full operational readiness within 30 days of deployment, drive improvement in efficiency metrics within 90 days, and record measurable scorecard gains in at least three performance domains within 60 days.
Diagnose root causes of operational inefficiencies and implement corrective action plans that restore stability and foster continuous improvement, completing comprehensive root-cause analyses within 10 business days, executing at least 80 percent of identified corrective actions within 30 days, and resolving 90 percent of critical issues within 60 days.
Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective surgical services aligned with company mission, vision, values, and patient care standards, targeting an operating room utilization rate of at least 75 percent, an on-time case start rate of 90 percent or higher, staff turnover below 10 percent annually, and patient satisfaction scores of 85 percent or greater.
Implement best practices in operating room utilization, scheduling, supply chain management, and staffing to minimize waste and maximize throughput, maintaining a case cancellation rate at or below 2 percent, benchmarking supply cost per case in the top quartile of national peers, sustaining scheduling accuracy at 95 percent or higher, and aligning staffing ratios with specialty-specific benchmarks.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators for quality, financial, and operational performance; course-correct proactively to sustain momentum, ensuring 100 percent compliance with weekly KPI dashboard reporting, resolving KPI variances within seven days, and driving month-over-month improvement in at least three core metrics.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation requirements (AAAHC, CMS, state DOH, etc.), achieving zero critical deficiencies in mock surveys, maintaining a 100 percent compliance rate on all official audits and inspections, and securing full annual training completion for every staff member.
Partner with physician leaders, anesthesia providers, and governing boards to sustain high-quality care delivery and physician engagement, working toward a physician satisfaction score of 85 percent or higher, 100 percent anesthesia coverage compliance, and at least 90 percent attendance at quarterly governance meetings.
Lead financial improvement strategies—including cost containment, case mix optimization, and revenue cycle efficiency—to enhance profitability, targeting a 10 percent increase in EBITDA margin within six months, 5 percent year-over-year growth in revenue per case, days in accounts receivable of no more than 40, and a claims denial rate of 5 percent or less.
Manage vendor contracts, negotiations, and facility service agreements to optimize value and service quality, delivering at least 8 percent annual cost savings through renegotiation, achieving a vendor performance score of 90 percent or above, and completing contract renewals within a 30-day cycle.
Build and reinforce a performance-driven culture through coaching, recognition, accountability, and employee engagement, aiming for an employee engagement score of 80 percent or higher, 100 percent completion of annual performance reviews, at least 75 percent staff participation in development programs, and leadership turnover of no more than 5 percent.
Serve as an integration leader during new acquisitions or leadership transitions, ensuring smooth alignment to corporate standards and culture by executing integration plans within 60 days, attaining a cultural alignment score of 85 percent or above within 90 days, retaining 90 percent of key staff post-integration, and stabilizing operations within 45 days of acquisition.
Perform other duties as assigned, completing ad hoc assignments on schedule and securing stakeholder satisfaction ratings of 90 percent or higher for special projects.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.