Vice President of Operations: Gastroenterology

Unio specialty care • Torrance, CA

5d • $235,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a physician practice management platform that partners with leading physician practices across the Western United States. Its affiliated practices operate in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology, with ancillary services including pathology, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. UHP is affiliated with more than 180 providers at over 60 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

The Vice President, Medical Practice Operations leads, directs, and enhances organizational processes and infrastructure for assigned medical practices. The position contributes to planning and executing practice strategy and is accountable for the practices’ financial performance and overall effectiveness. The role oversees operational and financial outcomes, directs practice leaders and clinical and administrative functions, and collaborates with physician leaders and centralized teams to meet quality, operational, and financial goals. Travel as needed is estimated to be up to 50%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a similar field.
• At least 10 years of experience in healthcare practice management or medical practice operations, including at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated consistent success managing P&Ls.
• Demonstrated success changing direction, behaviors, and processes and embedding new operational approaches.
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully in a matrixed organization, including with physician leaders and physician shareholders.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead effectively in a changing environment.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret comprehensive reports involving complex data.
• Knowledge of clinic strategic business objectives and employee performance objectives.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the position’s authority.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and quality standards.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a similar advanced field.
• Strong understanding of Urology and GI service lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial outcomes for assigned medical practices, with full P&L accountability.
• Assemble and manage a team of medical practice leaders to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with physician leaders to achieve or exceed annual quality, operational, and financial metrics, including revenue and contribution goals.
• Develop and execute immediate and long-term strategic and tactical plans to improve the efficiency and sustainability of specialty service lines.
• Assess and propose new services and strategic opportunities to expand patient access and grow patient volume and revenue.
• Oversee facility leases, practice relocations, and renovations.
• Monitor operational and financial performance against budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost containment.
• Direct equipment maintenance, modification, and purchasing.
• Ensure appropriate staffing across practice locations and adjust staffing levels to meet targeted staffing ratios.
• Implement best practices to optimize workflows and resource utilization.
• Assist with obtaining or maintaining accreditations required by governmental or professional organizations.
• Oversee clinical and administrative functions to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support the company’s Quality Improvement and HIPAA Programs.
• Collaborate with centralized services and MSO leaders to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Specialty Services leaders to ensure optimal use of medically appropriate and necessary services.
• Work with human resources, compliance, and legal teams to ensure contracting and network activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous time off accruing from the first day, with no waiting period
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Company discounts
• Collaborative work environment where employees can have a say in how the office is run
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

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