Chief Operating Officer

DERMSURGERY ASSOCIATES PA•Bellaire, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as the senior operational leader of a multi-site, physician-led dermatology and dermatopathology organization in the greater Houston area. This is an on-site executive leadership position and is not remote. Reporting directly to the President, the COO is responsible for enterprise-wide operational execution, physician recruitment and retention, infrastructure development, provider integration, and scalable organizational growth. This is a highly hands-on operational leadership role requiring active day-to-day involvement across the organization. The COO functions within a collaborative, matrixed leadership environment and must effectively align clinical vision with operational performance across all business units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive healthcare operational leadership experience
Demonstrated success in physician recruitment, organizational growth, and operational scaling
Multi-site physician practice management experience strongly preferred
Dermatology, surgical, or specialty practice experience preferred
Proven ability to lead in a hands-on, fast-paced operational environment
Strong leadership, communication, recruiting, and strategic planning skills
High level of business acumen with the ability to balance physician relationships and operational accountability
Clear Background Checks
Ability to travel to locations as needed

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Execute the organization’s strategic plan in partnership with the President
Lead expansion initiatives, including new clinic development and service line growth
Maintain direct responsibility for physician and advanced practice provider recruitment, including sourcing, relationship development, interviewing, contract coordination and retention efforts
Develop and maintain physician recruitment pipelines and professional relationships within the specialty
Ensure operational readiness for new locations, including staffing, workflows, systems, and infrastructure
Identify and implement scalable operational improvements to support continued growth
Provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight across all practice locations
Monitor, analyze, and improve key operational and performance metrics
Ensure consistency, efficiency, accountability, and service excellence across all clinical and administrative locations
Partner with the Controller, Human Resources Executive, Systems Manager, and other key leaders to align operational performance with financial, human resources, and information technology objectives
Drive operational excellence through data-informed decision making and continuous process improvement
Standardizing workflows, policies, and operational procedures across all sites
Providing executive-level oversight of dermatopathology laboratory operations
Collaborating with the Controller regarding capital equipment planning and supply chain strategy
Leading implementation and execution of enterprise-wide operational initiatives
Maintaining regular presence within clinic and operational environments to ensure accountability and execution
Maintain executive accountability for organizational compliance, including: HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations
Overseeing audit readiness initiatives
Managing organizational risk mitigation strategies
Ensuring adherence to all applicable healthcare regulatory standards
Ensure a smooth onboarding experience and operational readiness for new providers
Support physician alignment, engagement, retention, and productivity initiatives
Plan and lead physician and leadership meetings as requested
Foster a collaborative, physician-centric operational culture
Oversee organizational marketing strategy and vendor relationships
Monitor referral trends, market growth patterns, and business development opportunities
Ensure brand consistency and professional presentation across all locations