Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting · 8 hours ago
CEO (AKDHC)
Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers (AKDHC), a leading physician-owned nephrology practice. The CEO will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership, focusing on enterprise strategy, growth opportunities, and strengthening clinical and financial performance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a long-term enterprise strategy focused on nephrology-specific growth opportunities, including dialysis partnerships, CKD care models, population health, and value-based kidney care initiatives
Evaluate and implement alternative payment models, risk-bearing arrangements, and other value-based care strategies
Identify and pursue opportunities for geographic expansion, practice affiliations, and physician recruitment aligned with market demand
Lead the evaluation and development of ancillary and integrated services, including vascular access, clinical research, care coordination, and home dialysis support
Provide executive-level financial oversight across complex nephrology revenue streams, payer mixes, and reimbursement models
Drive performance improvement in revenue cycle management, cost structure, and physician compensation methodologies
Ensure operational excellence across clinical support functions, compliance, quality reporting, and regulatory requirements
Oversee and optimize strategic relationships with dialysis providers, hospitals, health systems, and payers
Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the physician Board of Directors, supporting effective governance and long-term planning
Balance physician autonomy and clinical priorities with strong business discipline in a physician-led private practice model
Lead, develop, and hold accountable the executive and administrative leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Senior executive leadership experience in a large, physician-owned medical practice strongly preferred
Proven leadership within a medical group of 50+ physicians; specialty practice experience highly desirable
Demonstrated expertise in nephrology practice management, dialysis economics, or closely related specialty care models
Track record of success in strategic planning, financial management, and execution of growth initiatives
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics in a multi-site healthcare environment
Experience working effectively with physician boards and navigating complex governance structures
Master's degree required; MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Company
Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
Pinnacle seeks to help hospitals, health systems, physician groups and other health care organizations improve their clinical performance.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-09-04
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