Vice President of Operations: Gastroenterology

Company description

​

Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with over 180 providers operating out of over 60 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

​

Position summary

​

The Vice President, Medical Practice Operations is responsible for leading, directing, and enhancing organizational processes and infrastructure for assigned medical practices. The VP plays an integral role in the planning and execution of medical practice strategy and is accountable for the financial performance and overall effectiveness of the medical practices. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and a proven history in managing medical practices across a broad geography.

​

What you will be doing

​

• Direct responsibility for the operational and financial outcomes for the assigned medical practices.
• Assemble and manage a team of medical practice leaders to drive operational effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.
• Effectively collaborate with physician leaders to achieve and/or exceed annual quality, operations, and financial metrics (including revenues and contribution), with full P&L accountability.
• Strategic leadership by developing and executing strategic and tactical plans, both immediate and long term, to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Specialty service lines.
• Assessing and proposing new services and/or strategic opportunities on an ongoing basis to expand patient access while growing patient volume and revenues.
• Responsible for facility leases, practice relocations, and renovations.
• Monitor operational and financial performance against budgetary targets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to achieve budgetary targets.
• Consistently identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost containment.
• Provide direction for the maintenance, modification, and purchase of equipment.
• Ensure optimal staffing at all practice locations. Continually monitor and adjust staffing levels to be consistent with targeted staffing ratios.
• Implement best practices to optimize workflows and resource utilization.
• Assist with obtaining or maintaining accreditations as required from various governmental and/or professional organizations.
• Provide oversight for the clinical and administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Function as a resource for the company’s Quality Improvement and HIPAA Programs to ensure ongoing success.
• Collaborate effectively with centralized services and MSO leaders to proactively identify and resolve issues swiftly and efficiently.
• Collaborate effectively with Specialty Services leaders to ensure optimal utilization of medically appropriate and necessary services.
• In collaboration with the human resources, compliance, and legal teams, ensure all contracting and network activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

​

What you will bring to the team

​

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or similar degree is required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or similar advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare practice management, medical practice operations, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Urology and GI service lines preferred.
• Demonstrated consistent success in managing P&Ls.
• Demonstrated success in effecting change in direction, behaviors, processes, and hardwiring new approaches to operations.
• Proven history of successful collaboration within a matrixed organization, including collaboration with physician leaders and physician shareholders.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a changing environment.
• Skill in developing comprehensive reports. Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret comprehensive reports with complex data.
• Knowledge of clinic's strategic business objectives and employee performance objectives.
• Must exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the authority of the position.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and quality standards.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

​

Travel requirements

​

• Travel as needed, estimated to be up to 50%.

​

What we can offer you

​

• Competitive Salary and bonus potential  
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)   
• Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)  
• Paid Holidays  
• 401(k)  
• Company Discounts  
• Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office  
• Employee Recognition

​

Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown.