What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Specialty Services position at Uniospecialtycare?
Director of Specialty Services
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 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Specialty Services is responsible for the strategic direction, operational leadership, and growth of Unio Health Partners’ Specialty service lines, including Radiation Oncology, Clinical Research, PSMA PET Imaging, and other emerging advanced programs. This role ensures clinical excellence, fiscal performance, and integration across multidisciplinary teams to support delivery of high-quality patient care and organizational growth.
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 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Specialty Services is responsible for the strategic direction, operational leadership, and growth of Unio Health Partners’ Specialty service lines, including Radiation Oncology, Clinical Research, PSMA PET Imaging, and other emerging advanced programs. This role ensures clinical excellence, fiscal performance, and integration across multidisciplinary teams to support delivery of high-quality patient care and organizational growth.
Would highly prefer a candidate that lives in, or near, LA County
What you will be doing
Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day operations and strategic planning of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Research, and Specialty Imaging services.
- Develop and implement service line strategies aligned with Unio Health Partners’ mission and growth objectives.
- Collaborate with physician leadership to expand service offerings and adopt new technologies or clinical protocols.
- Lead business cases for new equipment acquisitions (e.g., CyberKnife, Linear Accelerator, PSMA PET/CT systems).
Fiscal and Performance Management
- Manage operating and capital budgets for assigned departments.
- Analyze financial and operational data to drive efficiency, productivity, and margin improvement.
- Oversee vendor relationships, equipment contracts, and service-level agreements.
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Demonstrated experience managing a large, complex P&L with accountability for financial performance and budget oversight
Growth and Innovation
- Support strategic partnerships with universities, life science organizations, and technology vendors.
- Champion innovation and digital transformation across specialty services.
- Strong business development background with the ability to identify growth opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and expand market presence.
What you will bring to the team
- Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field required; Masters degree (MHA, MBA, MPH) preferred.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven success in program development, budget management, and cross-functional leadership.
- Experience in a Director or Senior Leadership role
- Experience managing multi-site locations and managing a large team
- Experience managing a large P&L
- Experience identifying growth opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and expanding market presence.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time
Travel
- Occasional travel to any of the UNIO locations will be required.
What we can offer you
- Competitive Salary and 10% potential bonus
- 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