Senior Director - Practice Operations

Maine Health•Farmington, ME

55d

About The Position

The Senior Director - Practice Operations, Franklin is responsible for providing leadership and direction in planning, guiding and coordinating practice operations for the MaineHealth Medical Group at Franklin Hospital. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position will be a significant contributor to strategic planning and business development efforts and will be responsible for the successful implementation of these plans. Reporting to the Vice President of Ambulatory Operations for the Mountain Region of the MaineHealth Medical Group, the Senior Director of Practice Operations leads strategic initiatives in collaboration with medical and administrative leaders across the MaineHealth Medical Group and at Franklin Hospital. This role oversees business and strategic plans for hospital and practice operations, ensuring financial performance, quality standards, and operational efficiency. The director supervises practice leaders, fosters professional development, and partners with the Senior Medical Director in a dyad leadership model. Responsibilities include budget planning, financial reviews, performance optimization, and recruitment. The role also supports facility improvements, risk mitigation, and represents the organization in public and professional forums, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
Five years progressive and relevant healthcare management experience.
Experience as a member of a senior leadership team may be required.

Nice To Haves

Extensive physician hospital practice integration and applicable program development experience preferred.
Experience with Rural Health Clinic regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home and Patient Centered Specialty Practice designation.
Travel between sites may be required.

Responsibilities

Leads strategic initiatives in collaboration with medical and administrative leaders
Oversees business and strategic plans for hospital and practice operations
Ensures financial performance, quality standards, and operational efficiency
Supervises practice leaders and fosters professional development
Partners with the Senior Medical Director in a dyad leadership model
Budget planning
Financial reviews
Performance optimization
Recruitment
Supports facility improvements and risk mitigation
Represents the organization in public and professional forums
Promotes a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement