System VP Ambulatory Surgery Operations
About The Position
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Job Summary and Responsibilities The System Vice President of Ambulatory Surgery Operations provides executive-level operational, financial, and strategic leadership for a portfolio of CommonSpirit Health ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) across a defined region. This role is accountable for performance excellence, physician and partner engagement, revenue growth,regulatory compliance, and alignment with CommonSpirit Health's broader system strategies for outpatient care. This role works closely with ASC administrators, market leaders, physician partners, and system executives to ensure the ASC portfolio operates efficiently, delivers exceptional clinical outcomes, and drives growth throughde novos, acquisitions, partnerships, and service line expansion. Reports to System Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Leads ASC Administrators, RegionalDirectors, and operational staff. Partners with Market Presidents, Strategy & Growth, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Physician Enterprise leadership.
Requirements
- Masters Degree Required - MBA/MHA
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the discipline and 7 years of increasing leadership experience in ambulatory surgery, outpatient operations, or multisite healthcaremanagement.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct oversight and accountability for daily operations across a portfolio of ASCs, ensuring consistent performance, efficiency, and adherence to CommonSpirit policies.
- Drive operational standardization, including supply chain optimization, staffing models, governance, and quality processes.
- Monitor and interpret operational dashboards, KPIs, and clinical metrics to ensure Centers meet and exceed benchmarks.
- Own financial performance for assigned ASCs, including budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, revenue cycle oversight, and cost-containment initiatives.
- Partner with finance and strategy teams to evaluate expansion opportunities, assess market demand, and support capital planning.
- Lead business development efforts to grow case volumes, physician participation, and service line offerings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with surgeons, anesthesia groups, joint-venture partners (3rd party management companies), and key referral sources.
- Ensure positive physician experience and physician alignment with operational and strategic goals.
- Serve as the ASC operational executive for facility governance boards, partner relations, and performance reporting.
- Support ASC expansion strategies, including de novo development, acquisitions, and conversion of hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs).
- Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities and service line gaps aligned with CommonSpirit’s ambulatory priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
