VP - Operations

Overview

US Anesthesia Partners is the highest-quality single-specialty anesthesia practice in the United States, with over 6,000 employees distributed across 10 states. Our clinical and non-clinical staff support each other as they work toward a common vision: Forging a better future by empowering people to advance exceptional care. 

POSITION SUMMARY: The VP – Operations is responsible for managing the hands-on operational aspects within a platform. Through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, guided by leadership and the objectives of company, the VP – Operations provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Job Highlights

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• Provides leadership and management to a large physician practice management organization/MSO.
• Oversees and directs strategic planning and execution necessary to surpass revenue, profitability, cash flow, business goals, and objectives throughout the company’s operations.
• Provides the highest level of responsibility for effectiveness of internal and external processes within a division of the platform.
• Oversees the development of timely, accurate, and complete reports on the company’s operational condition.
• Provides direct oversight of clinical scheduling and staffing.
• Facilitates oversight of local processes for billing, collections, credentialing, information technology, and scheduling.
• Leads the development, communication, and implementation of growth strategies and processes.
• Develops and maintains infrastructure of operating systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate organizational growth.
• Attracts, recruits, retains, motivates, and leads the management team.
• Mentors team members and is responsible for career development.
• Helps foster a success-oriented and accountable company culture.
• Responsible for evaluating, selecting, implementing, enhancing, and expanding new practice management systems to service more providers.
• Oversees compliance auditing (patient records and billing practices) in conjunction with corporate compliance/risk management.
• Develops and maintains a strong understanding of the financial reporting and operations of assigned divisions, including presentations and communicating with physicians.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of hospital anesthesia department operations.
• Acts as a key participant in developing responses to RFP’s and presenting proposals.
• Works in conjunction with leadership to develop new business, grow current business, and expand business lines.
• Represents the organization with customers, shareholders, and business partners.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Master’s degree in business (preferred), healthcare administration, or relevant field, and a minimum of 7 years’ healthcare management experience in an integrated hospital delivery system, ambulatory surgery center(s), or large medical group of $100+ million revenues (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in budgeting and resource planning within an automated accounting, billing, or similar environment, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience managing healthcare operation staff.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, billing, collections, banking/finance, and/or process management.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively with physicians, all staff members, and external customers. Must have a pleasant disposition and high tolerance level for diverse personalities.
• Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.
• Strong personal computer skills including mastery of Microsoft Office products and data base programs.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects, work effectively under tight deadlines, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with presentations to senior management, boards, community groups, physicians, and staff.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to integrate and harmonize diversified functions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, influence, and effectively serve others is an important attribute of this position.
• Ability to select, develop, and motivate people while fostering a positive work environment.
• Excellent judgment and high-level decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively.