Director, Orthopedic Service Line
About The Position
At NorthBay Health, the Director, Orthopedic Service Line provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the orthopedic service line across the continuum of care including Rehabilitation Services. This role is accountable for driving growth, quality, patient experience, and financial performance through close partnership with physician leaders, nursing leadership, and system stakeholders. The Director leads multidisciplinary teams, ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, advances evidence-based care models, and positions Orthopedics as a destination service aligned with organizational strategy and community needs. This individual works collaboratively with VPs of Service Lines, Medical Directors and Surgical Services leadership, staff and management team in planning and delivery an optimal level of care for the Musculoskeletal patient. S/he operates from an expert knowledge base of service line development. S/he supervises, coaches and mentors personnel. S/he ensures cost effective patient outcomes through the supervision of clinical/professional staff, collaboration with medical staff, nursing and support staff. This Director ensures compliance with state/federal and other regulatory and accreditation body guidelines and requirements. This individual must be fiscally savvy, willing to assume new responsibilities as requested, accept accountability and operate effectively under pressure. Confidence, integrity, skilled communication and positivity are also essential.
Requirements
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related field . Master’s degree highly preferred.
- Experience : Minimum 7–10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience. At least 5 years in orthopedic services, service line leadership, or a closely related clinical specialty. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Experience with budgeting, financial management, and business planning. Experience working closely with physicians and APPs in a dyad or service line model. Experience with regulatory and accreditation standards related to orthopedics
- Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex, matrixed environment. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Clear, timely, and effective communication. Change leadership and problem-solving capability. High level of accountability, initiative, and follow-through
- Business & Analytical Skills: Strategic planning and execution. Financial and operational acumen. Data-driven decision-making. Project and program management. Knowledge of orthopedic reimbursement and care models
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an integrated health system or multi-site orthopedic program.
- Prior responsibility for service line P&L.
- Experience leading program growth, expansion, or turnaround initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Integration & Quality
- Operations & Access
- Financial Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Governance & Reporting
- Physician & Provider Engagement
- Team Leadership & Culture
- Patient Experience & Community Engagement
- Human Resources
Benefits
- This position is bonus eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
