Director, Clinical Operations (2735)

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Director of Clinical Operations to join our team at Heartland Cardiology in Wichita KS

Role Overview

The Director of Clinic Operations (DCO) is a senior regional operations leader responsible for the performance, stability, and scalable growth of a multi-site cardiovascular portfolio in North Texas.

This role goes beyond clinic oversight. This role carries full multi-site P&L ownership and operational accountability across a portfolio of 10-15+ clinic locations. The DCO will play a visible role in shaping the region's operating model, leadership standards, governance rhythm, and long-term growth trajectory.

We are seeking a decisive, systems-oriented leader with the capacity to operate at both the portfolio and platform level - and with the potential to assume broader regional scope over time.

Scope of Responsibility

• Full operational and financial performance across a multi-site outpatient cardiology portfolio

• Accountable for financial performance, revenue growth, cost discipline, and operating margin across assigned clinic portfolio.

• Direct leadership and calibration of clinic managers/leaders

• Physician-facing operational partnership in a high-accountability, fast-paced environment

• Cross-site alignment, standardization, and performance discipline

• Contribution to regional governance cadence and operating rhythm

• Identification and resolution of systemic operational friction

• Leadership bench development and succession planning

Core Leadership Capabilities Required

• Decisive Ownership & Accountability: Makes timely decisions under pressure and drives measurable results without over-escalation.
• Platform-Level Thinking: Sees patterns across sites. Balances standardization with physician autonomy. Thinks in terms of scalability, sustainability, and system design - not just single-clinic performance.
• Physician-Trusted Authority: Builds credibility quickly in a physician-led environment. Comfortable pushing back respectfully and anchoring conversations in shared outcomes.
• Talent Calibrator & Builder: Rigorously assesses leadership capability, raises standards, and builds bench strength. Comfortable making difficult talent decisions.
• Operating Model Contributor: Contributes beyond assigned portfolio. Shapes cross-site governance, operating cadence, and regional alignment in partnership with senior leadership.

Experience Profile Required

• 7-10+ years of progressive healthcare operations leadership experience, including demonstrated multi-site P&L ownership across 10-15+ clinic locations.

• Multi-site ambulatory oversight with direct performance accountability

• Direct physician-facing operational experience

• Demonstrated stabilization, turnaround, or scale experience

• Experience coaching and upgrading clinic-level leaders

• Bachelor's degree in clinical, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field required.

Strongly Preferred

• Cardiovascular or physician services platform experience

• Experience in a high-growth, PE-backed, or rapidly evolving healthcare environment is a plus

• Evidence of upward leadership trajectory and expanded scope over time

• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, Finance, or related healthcare/business field) strongly preferred.

Leadership Profile We Are Seeking

This leader:

• Operates with urgency and discipline

• Is comfortable challenging the status quo

• Makes decisions with incomplete information

• Balances assertiveness with judgment

• Thinks beyond their portfolio

• Is energized by complexity and growth

• Has visible runway for expanded regional responsibility

About Wichita, KS:

Wichita is affordable, with a strong job market in aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. The cost of living is low, making homeownership easier. It has a growing arts scene, great schools, and plenty of parks. With urban perks and small-town charm, Wichita is a great place to live.