Vice President, Perioperative Ambulatory & Ancillary Operations, Silicon Valley Division

Sutter Health • Los Altos, CA

149d • $148 - $200

About The Position

Sutter Health’s Greater Silicon Valley (GSV) Division is seeking an experienced operations executive to spearhead the expansion of an important part of its ambulatory business. The GSV Division currently generates $4.5 billion in revenue, with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) accounting for nearly $3.5 billion—making it the largest ambulatory program within Sutter Health. To support the region’s rapid growth, Sutter Health has committed $1 billion in capital investment to significantly enhance its ambulatory services in the area. The Vice President (VP), Perioperative Ambulatory and Ancillary Operations, Silicon Valley Division will lead division operations in the areas of: Imaging, Pharmacy, Genetic Counseling, Laboratory, and Ambulatory Surgery. These ancillary operations represent 1/3 of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s (PAMF) annual revenue. As the foundation enters a period of unprecedented growth, putting to work $700M in capital investment into new medical office building facilities, the strategic integration of ancillary programming is critical to market success. The VP will collaborate with Sutter Health Service Line and executive leadership and liaise between and among the division’s Ambulatory CEO, medical staff, acute facility leadership and foundation leadership. The VP will exercise necessary and appropriate accountability and influence for division performance in these areas to include financial stewardship and strategic planning as well as the integration of ancillary services into future facilities. A strong collaborative spirit is critical in this role. The VP will report to the Ambulatory CEO, Greater Silicon Valley.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field required.
• Experience (typically 10+ years) in healthcare operations management, with a significant portion in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing operational functions within a healthcare organization, including hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities.
• Thorough understanding of the California managed care and health care industries including the regulatory environments under which they operate.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment of a non-profit organization.
• Strong organization, supervisory and analytical skills necessary to manage the day-to-day affairs of the division.
• An accomplished executive with superior management skills and a successful track record of leading organizational change in complex environments.
• A strategic thinker and tactical executor who can move an agenda from concept to reality and drives results and organizational improvement through performance outcomes.
• A strong commitment to the health plan’s mission, the people, and the community.
• A strategic thinker and tactical executor who can move an agenda from concept to reality and drives results and organizational improvement through performance outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in healthcare administration (MHA), Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Master’s in Public Health (MPH), or a related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working in a non-profit healthcare environment is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the non-profit sector.
• Experience managing multiple sites or facilities within a healthcare network.
• Demonstrated success in standardizing operations and ensuring consistency across different locations.

What This Job Offers

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