Director Clinical Operations - Orthopedics (North & Central Region)

$125K — $150K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare/Business Administration or relevant healthcare field required.
  • Master’s Degree (MBA/MHA) preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in health systems.
  • Strong knowledge of operations and resource management.
  • Familiarity with physician practice activities, billing/reimbursement, and practice management.
  • Understanding of third-party reimbursement regulations and strategic planning.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in various software applications, including EPIC.

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of cost control and budget evaluations for clinical operations.
  • Collaborate with leaders to create departmental plans that align with organizational goals.
  • Develop staff scheduling processes to enhance labor productivity and meet performance metrics.
  • Optimize workflows to improve operations and address cost control challenges.
  • Maintain and update policies and procedures to meet departmental and organizational standards.
  • Foster proactive relationships across departments and communicate critical issues effectively.
  • Monitor staffing patterns to enhance labor productivity and patient experiences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses.
  • Retirement plans to secure your future.
  • Tuition assistance for employees and their families after certain service periods.
  • Voluntary benefits including group rate access on insurance and discounts.
Full Job Description

Job Details

Jefferson Medical Group is seeking a strategic, highly collaborative Director of Operations to lead our Orthopedics practices across the North and Central regions. This is a unique opportunity to support one of the nation’s top-ranked orthopedic programs, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, and play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care and physician support.
In this leadership role, you will join a dynamic and dedicated team committed to advancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and an outstanding patient experience. You will be responsible for driving performance across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Director of Operations will oversee all aspects of practice operations—from cost management and budgeting to workflow optimization and staffing strategy—while partnering closely with physicians and administrative leaders. You will lead initiatives that enhance access, improve quality and safety, and support sustainable growth in a high-performing, patient-centered environment.

This position covers the following regions: Center City, Northeast Philly, Montgomery County, & Bucks County.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains cost control and evaluates budget needs for operations.
  • Collaborates to establish department plans consistent with mission, strategic operations, quality and safety improvement plan, and overall network goals.
  • Develops and oversees staff scheduling process to ensure optimal labor productivity and achieves on target performance metrics.
  • Implements and adjusts workflows to streamline operations and corrective actions for cost control problems.
  • Maintains and updates policy and procedure manual in accordance with department needs and organizational standards.
  • Maintains ongoing, proactive relationships with all relevant people.
  • Proactively communicates critical issues and intervenes accordingly, prepares and submits timely reports for operational review.
  • Monitors volume and adjusts staffing patterns to drive labor productivity, access and optimal patient experience.
  • Recommends and submits for capital expenditures to promote safe and efficient care delivery and sound business operations.
  • Recommends and implements new technology as needed to advance care and align with most progressive industry standards.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Healthcare/Business Administration or relevant healthcare field required.
  • Master’s Degree MBA/MHA preferred.
  • 5 years Progressive leadership roles with health system experience required.
  • Knowledge of operations and resource management required.
  • Knowledge of physician practice activities required, primarily in the areas of physician billing/reimbursement and practice management.
  • Knowledge of third-party reimbursement/regulations, practice operations, automated systems and strategic planning.
  • Skill in interpersonal and communication. Skill in problem-solving and consensus building. Ability to operate effectively in consulting role.
  • Ability to achieve results in a complex medical center environment
  • Ability to use a variety of software programs i.e., EPIC, MS, etc

VALUES AND HABITS

Put People First

  • Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.
  • Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
  • Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
  • Create moments: Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others.

Do What's Right

  • Do What’s Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
  • Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what’s most critical and why.​
  • Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
  • Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.

Pursue Excellence

  • Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth. ​
  • Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
  • Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
  • Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.

    Work Shift

    Workday Day (United States of America)

    Worker Sub Type

    Regular

    Employee Entity

    Thomas Jefferson University

    Primary Location Address

    5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

    Benefits

    Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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