Director, Outpatient Operations (Nashville, TN)
About The Position
Radiology Partners is a physician-led and physician-owned radiology practice that serves hospitals and other healthcare facilities nationwide. Its mission is to transform radiology through innovation in clinical value, technology, service, and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. The Director, Outpatient Operations leads operations for outpatient imaging centers in Nashville, Tennessee. The role oversees staffing, equipment utilization, workflow optimization, and patient and physician experience; manages financial performance and operational planning; ensures regulatory, accreditation, quality, and patient-safety compliance; and leads continuous improvement. The Director develops and mentors Clinical Managers, Modality Coordinators, and support teams, and partners with executives, physicians, IT, PACS/RIS teams, vendors, and community stakeholders on technology implementation, strategic growth, and external relationships. This is an onsite, full-time position.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in healthcare management, or 10 years of equivalent training experience.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, radiology imaging, RIS/PACS systems, and clinical workflows.
- Ability to build credibility across clinical, operational, and leadership teams.
- Proven leadership, team-building, and project management skills.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and drive strategic initiatives to successful outcomes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, sound decision-making skills, and a focus on high-quality, timely results.
- Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate technical and operational concepts to diverse audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare preferred; business or a related field is also noted.
Responsibilities
- Lead outpatient imaging center operations, including staffing, equipment utilization, workflow optimization, and patient and physician experiences.
- Manage financial performance through budgeting, variance analysis, cost-containment initiatives, revenue growth strategies, and operational planning.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, quality programs, and patient-safety initiatives.
- Drive continuous process improvement.
- Develop, mentor, and lead Clinical Managers, Modality Coordinators, and support teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
- Partner with executive leadership, physicians, IT, PACS/RIS teams, vendors, and community stakeholders to implement new technologies, support strategic growth initiatives, and strengthen external relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with tiered options; eligibility starts the month after hire.
- Compensation reviews and career growth opportunities.
- Generous paid time off plans and paid holidays.
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Health and wellness coverage options.
- 401(k) benefits.
- Family planning and telehealth benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
