At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 120 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

We are looking for a strategic, growth oriented operations leader. As the Director of Regional Clinic Operations you will be responsible for multiple locations in the Southern Arizona market with potential for additional locations in the future. This role will work closely with our integrations and operational teams and needs high focus on bringing positive change management to the teams as we plan for growth. You will have accountability for year over year growth, physician relationships, teammate retention/engagement and compliance. Relocation potential for the right candidate.

• Oversees the clinic line of service for efficiency and quality of patient encounters in assigned territory
• Responsible for the profitability of assigned territory.  Reviews and analyzes financial performance and management information reports. 
• Assists in developing a business plan for the territory in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Works directly with Providers to resolve conflicts, issues, or questions to provide the best quality outcomes.
• Develops strategies in coordination with peers and RVP to improve financial results.
• Approves all clinic new hires, transfers and salary increases for personnel
• Aids in the ongoing development of employee training programs to include creating written workflow
• Monitors clinic schedules within assigned territory; makes recommendations when a provider is underutilized
• Consistently reviews operational and financial reports outlining business performance and makes the appropriate changes and recommendations
• Aids in setting goals for direct reports that are in alignment with the Company’s strategic goals
• Assists in analyzing the cost/benefit ratio and feasibility thereof in regards to special situations or opportunities for the territory, i.e. new acquisitions, new locations, new providers
• Responsible for planning and preparing territory activities.
• Trains, coaches and mentors’ direct reports; fosters development of strong relationships between direct reports and providers.
• Assists Clinic Managers with developing plans for community outreach, building and maintaining referring doctor relationships, and other efforts to increase growth
• Assists in finding resolution of problems and keeps line of communication open with staff and Managers to ensure high productivity
• Serves on Committees and assists with the development of procedures and policies
• Collaborates with Nurse Director(s), Assoc. Director of Optical, and Sr. Director of Quality and Compliance to ensure assigned territory abides by all regulatory guidelines and standards
• Encourages a team-oriented environment and follows company guidelines and policies
• Performs additional duties as reasonably assigned

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Experience:

• 5 years Healthcare Management required
• Recent Multi-Site Management Experience required
• Physician Relationship Experience preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE) of Corporate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) a plus
• Strong financial aptitude and computer skills
• Experience with a fully-integrated medical office software package is a plus
• Working knowledge of all aspects regarding optometric care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Proven ability to delegate and supervise a team
• Dedication to high quality patient care

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!