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Tenet Healthcare · 2 weeks ago

Vice President Ambulatory Operations, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Tenet Healthcare is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Vice President of Ambulatory Operations. This role will drive strategy and operational excellence across outpatient care sites, focusing on enhancing efficiency, provider productivity, and patient experience.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute a scalable, future-oriented ambulatory strategy in a competitive environment

Track record of leading large-scale operational transformations, executing high-growth initiatives, and driving organizational change in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Lead efforts to expand market presence, including site development, strategic partnerships, and care model innovation

Serve as a key advisor to senior executives on outpatient growth, network optimization, and clinical integration

Direct the operational performance of a large, multi-site ambulatory care network

Implement enterprise-wide standardization of workflows, scheduling, throughput, and patient access strategies to ensure seamless, consistent, and high-quality care

Champion the use of analytics, automation, and operational dashboards to drive decision-making and accountability

Drive operational efficiency initiatives across all locations, ensuring streamlined processes, cost-effective management, and continuous improvement in patient care delivery

Strong understanding of financial management, including budgeting, cost management, and ROI assessment, with the ability to make strategic decisions based on financial data

Deliver measurable improvements in provider efficiency, cost management, and revenue growth

Drive access metrics (e.g., new patient wait times, same-day access), visit capacity, and care delivery productivity

Collaborate closely with provider and nursing leadership to ensure clinical alignment, population health readiness, and evidence-based care practices

Leverage technology platforms to support patient engagement and care continuity

In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and compliance standards within both the inpatient and outpatient sectors

Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing leadership team

Drive a culture of excellence, ownership, collaboration, and equity—fostering an environment that attracts, retains, and grows top talent

Work closely with the Group CEO, senior leadership, providers, and clinical staff to ensure the alignment of goals, seamless integration of services, and successful execution of initiatives across the organization

Qualification

Ambulatory operations expertiseFinancial managementOperational transformationHealthcare regulations knowledgeLeadership experienceTeam buildingStrategic planningCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in business, or appropriately relevant field, is required

Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in complex ambulatory operations, with at least 5 years at the executive level overseeing multi-site operations

Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformations and executing on high-growth, high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, highly competitive healthcare environment

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence within a matrixed health system or integrated delivery network

Deep understanding of healthcare finance, access optimization, regulatory compliance, operations and strategy