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
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Full operational and financial performance across a multi-site outpatient cardiology portfolio
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Accountable for financial performance, revenue growth, cost discipline, and operating margin across assigned clinic portfolio.
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Direct leadership and calibration of clinic managers/leaders
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Physician-facing operational partnership in a high-accountability, fast-paced environment
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Cross-site alignment, standardization, and performance discipline
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Contribution to regional governance cadence and operating rhythm
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Identification and resolution of systemic operational friction
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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
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7–10+ years of progressive healthcare operations leadership experience, including demonstrated multi-site P&L ownership across 10–15+ clinic locations.
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Multi-site ambulatory oversight with direct performance accountability
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Direct physician-facing operational experience
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Demonstrated stabilization, turnaround, or scale experience
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Experience coaching and upgrading clinic-level leaders
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Bachelor’s degree in clinical, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field required.
Strongly Preferred
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Cardiovascular or physician services platform experience
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Experience in a high-growth, PE-backed, or rapidly evolving healthcare environment is a plus
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Evidence of upward leadership trajectory and expanded scope over time
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Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, Finance, or related healthcare/business field) strongly preferred.
Leadership Profile We Are Seeking
This leader:
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Operates with urgency and discipline
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Is comfortable challenging the status quo
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Makes decisions with incomplete information
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Balances assertiveness with judgment
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Thinks beyond their portfolio
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Is energized by complexity and growth
- Has visible runway for expanded regional responsibility
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.