VP / COO |First Physicians Group (FPG) |Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for First Physicians Group (FPG) oversees overall medical group performance, including operational, clinical, and financial metrics, growth, and services. The role is responsible for developing and executing ambulatory care strategy and actively advancing the strategy, growth, and alignment of physician relationships within and across the medical group and health system. The leader partners directly with physicians, medical directors, acute care leaders, and health system executives to achieve strategic and operational goals.

First Physicians Group has more than 675 primary and specialty care providers and is backed by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Sarasota Memorial is a regional medical center founded in 1925, with more than 1,900 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than a million patient visits annually across its care network. The system includes two full-service hospitals, a freestanding emergency room, and outpatient centers, urgent care clinics, and physician practices. It is a public, not-for-profit health system and serves as a safety net for uninsured residents of Sarasota County.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Ten years of senior leadership experience in a healthcare setting, specifically managing ambulatory services, service lines, integrated delivery systems (IDS), and physician practices.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team and recruit and motivate talent.
• Extensive experience in a highly matrixed environment.
• Exceptional customer service and a strong track record in improving quality and patient, associate, and physician engagement.
• American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) certification or Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) certification.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, practice management software, electronic health records (EHR), and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall medical group performance, including operational, clinical, and financial metrics, growth, and services.
• Develop and execute ambulatory care strategy.
• Drive strategy, growth, and alignment of internal and external physician relationships within and across the medical group and health system.
• Partner with physicians, medical directors, acute care leaders, and health system executives to advance strategic and operational goals.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), accruing from the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for full- and part-time employees.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Discounted child care, before- and after-school programs, and summer camp at the Sarasota campus.
• Free parking.
• Discounted on-campus dining.
• Free wellness screening.
• Wellness programs.
• Referral programs.
• Advancement and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive