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Crothall Healthcare
Crothall Healthcare Salary
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

​Salary:  $140,000.00 to $150,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation:  

Pay Grade: 17 

 

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 900 hospital partners across 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013. Crothall has more than 32,000 team members, with core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com.

Job Summary

Director of Operations
Role Summary
The Director of Operations is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for translating organizational vision into effective, scalable operations. This role ensures operational excellence across the business by driving efficiency, managing resources, developing high-performing teams, and executing initiatives that improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
Lead and optimize day-to-day operations across departments to ensure seamless execution, consistency, and compliance.
Establish operational standards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to monitor performance.
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
Financial & Business Management
Develop and manage operating budgets.
Analyze financial and operational data to support forecasting and decision-making.
Partner with finance leadership to support profitability initiatives.
Leadership & Talent Development
Build and develop high-performing teams.
Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Support professional development and succession planning.
Strategic Planning & Execution
Translate strategy into operational plans.
Lead cross-functional initiatives.
Develop policies and procedures aligned to long-term goals.
Technology & Systems Optimization
Oversee ERP, CRM, and workflow systems.
Ensure systems support data-driven decision making.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with internal and external stakeholders.
Act as a trusted operational advisor.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
5 years of progressive experience in operations management or senior leadership roles with demonstrated success managing budgets, teams, and complex initiatives.
Skills & Competencies
Strategic thinking and execution.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
Proficiency with ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms.

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Crothall is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits. 

 

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Crothall.pdf

 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Req ID: 1530500

Crothall Healthcare 

Abigail Van Eman 

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Salary : $140,000 - $150,000

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