Director, Clinical Operations (2735)

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Director of Clinical Operations to join our team at Heartland Cardiology in Wichita KS

Role Overview 

The Director of Clinic Operations (DCO) is a senior regional operations leader responsible for the performance, stability, and scalable growth of a multi-site cardiovascular portfolio in North Texas. 

This role goes beyond clinic oversight. This role carries full multi-site P&L ownership and operational accountability across a portfolio of 10–15 clinic locations. The DCO will play a visible role in shaping the region’s operating model, leadership standards, governance rhythm, and long-term growth trajectory. 

We are seeking a decisive, systems-oriented leader with the capacity to operate at both the portfolio and platform level — and with the potential to assume broader regional scope over time. 

Scope of Responsibility 

• Full operational and financial performance across a multi-site outpatient cardiology portfolio 

• Accountable for financial performance, revenue growth, cost discipline, and operating margin across assigned clinic portfolio. 

• Direct leadership and calibration of clinic managers/leaders 

• Physician-facing operational partnership in a high-accountability, fast-paced environment 

• Cross-site alignment, standardization, and performance discipline 

• Contribution to regional governance cadence and operating rhythm 

• Identification and resolution of systemic operational friction 

• Leadership bench development and succession planning 

Core Leadership Capabilities Required 

• Decisive Ownership & Accountability: Makes timely decisions under pressure and drives measurable results without over-escalation. 
• Platform-Level Thinking: Sees patterns across sites. Balances standardization with physician autonomy. Thinks in terms of scalability, sustainability, and system design — not just single-clinic performance. 
• Physician-Trusted Authority: Builds credibility quickly in a physician-led environment. Comfortable pushing back respectfully and anchoring conversations in shared outcomes. 
• Talent Calibrator & Builder: Rigorously assesses leadership capability, raises standards, and builds bench strength. Comfortable making difficult talent decisions. 
• Operating Model Contributor: Contributes beyond assigned portfolio. Shapes cross-site governance, operating cadence, and regional alignment in partnership with senior leadership. 

Experience Profile Required 

• 7–10  years of progressive healthcare operations leadership experience, including demonstrated multi-site P&L ownership across 10–15 clinic locations. 

• Multi-site ambulatory oversight with direct performance accountability 

• Direct physician-facing operational experience 

• Demonstrated stabilization, turnaround, or scale experience 

• Experience coaching and upgrading clinic-level leaders 

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field required. 

Strongly Preferred 

• Cardiovascular or physician services platform experience 

• Experience in a high-growth, PE-backed, or rapidly evolving healthcare environment is a plus 

• Evidence of upward leadership trajectory and expanded scope over time 

• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, Finance, or related healthcare/business field) strongly preferred. 

Leadership Profile We Are Seeking 

This leader: 

• Operates with urgency and discipline 

• Is comfortable challenging the status quo 

• Makes decisions with incomplete information 

• Balances assertiveness with judgment 

• Thinks beyond their portfolio 

• Is energized by complexity and growth 

• Has visible runway for expanded regional responsibility 
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About Wichita, KS:

Wichita is affordable, with a strong job market in aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. The cost of living is low, making homeownership easier. It has a growing arts scene, great schools, and plenty of parks. With urban perks and small-town charm, Wichita is a great place to live.