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Lee Health · 10 hours ago

Practice Director - Rheumatology - Sanctuary

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$34.97/hr - $45.46/hr

3+ years exp

Lee Health is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Practice Director of Rheumatology to lead a high-demand outpatient specialty across three established practices in Southwest Florida. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who excels in multi-site operations, physician partnership, and developing high-performing teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead overall performance of assigned rheumatology practices with a focus on quality, access, and patient experience

Recruit, develop, and lead staff, including direct leadership of Practice Supervisors

Develop and manage operational and capital budgets; drive performance improvement initiatives

Optimize workflows, scheduling, and staffing to support efficiency and growth

Collaborate with physicians and system partners to strengthen care pathways and clinical outcomes

Ensure compliance with billing, regulatory, and organizational standards

Promote a culture aligned with Lee Healths mission and values

Qualification

Healthcare leadership experienceAmbulatory care operationsBudget managementElectronic health recordBilling complianceWorkflow optimizationStaff leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors degree in management or related field required or 5 years experience in a physician office setting

A minimum of 3 years healthcare leadership experience required

Knowledge of ambulatory care operations and a background in clinic procedures including schedule management, patient registration, use of electronic health record, patient flow, billing and referrals and authorizations

Experience with creating budgets and communicating financial information to staff and providers required

Computer proficiency including word-processing and spreadsheet applications and knowledge of electronic health record and billing software applications

Excellent written and oral communications skills including superb interpersonal skills and be able to handle difficult conversations effectively

Able to express opinions openly and honestly and provide feedback in a timely and productive manner

Ability to examine and re-engineer operations and workflows and report operational metrics to staff and providers

Flexibility to accommodate changes in workload assignments and react calmly and effectively in stressful situations

Ability to work independently and set priorities under minimal supervision

Ability to work within the defined values, mission and vision of the organization