Clinical Operations Director | Imaging Services

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a strategic, collaborative Clinical Operations Director to provide administrative leadership and operational direction for Imaging Services in partnership with the Department Chair. The role advances clinical excellence, financial performance, patient experience, and growth while supporting a high-performing team and aligning daily operations with system-wide goals. The Director translates strategy into action and ensures Imaging Services can respond to changing market demands, regulatory expectations, and emerging trends in health care delivery. The position supports infrastructure for superior outcomes, efficient operations, exceptional service, and a strong employee and physician experience. The role is fully on-site in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit health care system serving more than 500,000 residents across 19 counties in western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Its services include a teaching hospital, community and affiliate facilities, behavioral health services, vision centers, pharmacies, and air and ground ambulance services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Three to four years of leadership experience in health care.
Licensure or certification based on the regulatory expectations of the role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in leadership or a clinical specialty.
One year of management experience in an integrated health care system.
Leadership or clinical specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Imaging Services in collaboration with the Department Chair.
Develop and implement plans that support quality, safety, service, affordability, and growth.
Monitor financial performance, manage resources responsibly, and support fiscal targets.
Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, development, and performance management.
Drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
Use data to identify trends, guide decisions, and improve outcomes.
Foster collaboration across departments, leaders, clinicians, and system partners.
Support a culture of accountability, respect, innovation, and professional growth.
Represent Imaging Services within the organization and in the broader community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and HSA/FSA.
Substantial retirement contribution, including a 401(k) match and annual discretionary base contribution.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Professional development opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Colleague recognition and rewards program.
Employee discount program and additional perks.