Regional Director, USPI – Dallas/Fort Worth

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Regional Director of Operations is accountable for the overall performance of a portfolio of ambulatory surgical centers, including P&L results, operational service levels, quality, safety, and compliance. The role works with facility administrators and teams, Governing Boards, Physician Partners, and corporate resources to execute business plans, improve performance, and drive growth in alignment with USPI’s strategic objectives and policies. The Regional Director also leads physician relationships to foster engagement and strengthen partnerships that support performance and growth. The position develops and executes operational, financial, and growth strategies; prepares annual business plans and presents quarterly updates at board and partnership meetings; and identifies opportunities to improve growth, efficiency, and financial performance. It leads, develops, coaches, and supports administrators, including through targeted training and management in HR, finance, reimbursement, and partnership management. The Regional Director owns operational and financial priorities across assigned centers, including budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity, supply management, and EBITDA performance. The role addresses operational barriers, supports case-volume growth and center readiness, monitors performance metrics, escalates risks and resource needs, and develops action plans to improve consistency, compliance, clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, and financial results. The role cultivates physician partnerships, represents USPI on associated Governing Boards, supports governance and strategic decision-making, and maintains communication with corporate leadership, Market Presidents, and other stakeholders. Up to 75% local travel by vehicle and air is required. Selected candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health profession, business administration, public administration, or another suitable field.
At least five years of experience with exposure to healthcare business development and operations, finance, and business consulting.
Demonstrated success with people management skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and formal presentation communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with C-level healthcare partners, physicians, employees, patients, and coworkers.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint analytical and presentation skills.
Ability to articulate financial results and respond to questions from hospital and physician partners.
Strong mathematical aptitude for financial budgeting, reporting, and analysis.
Ability to travel locally up to 75% by vehicle and air.
Selected candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute operational, financial, and growth strategies for ambulatory surgery centers in alignment with USPI goals and policies.
Develop annual business plans for each center and present quarterly updates at board and partnership meetings.
Identify and implement opportunities for growth, efficiency, and improved financial performance.
Engage physicians and their office leaders and staff through regular outreach to identify needs or barriers and support collaboration with the centers.
Lead, develop, support, coach, and mentor administrators responsible for day-to-day operations.
Provide coaching, development, targeted training, and management in areas such as HR, finance, reimbursement, and partnership management.
Own execution of operational and financial priorities across assigned centers, including budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity, supply management, and EBITDA performance.
Guide administrators and CEOs in identifying operational barriers, implementing corrective actions, and improving center performance.
Drive case-volume growth by supporting surgeon engagement, service-line development, block utilization, and efficient scheduling.
Monitor key performance metrics, escalate risks or resource needs, and develop action plans to improve operational consistency, compliance, clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, and financial results.
Cultivate and maintain physician partnerships through communication, collaboration on strategic initiatives, and resolution of concerns.
Attend and represent USPI on Governing Boards associated with the ambulatory surgery centers, uphold governance standards, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
Foster communication and collaboration across departments and organizational levels.
Maintain regular communication with corporate leadership, Market Presidents, and other stakeholders to provide updates, seek input, and address challenges or opportunities.