Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing
your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t
just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow
while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we
are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community
clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes
beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
The Vice President, Health Services Operations is a senior executive responsible
for leading the operations of one of the largest community health medical groups
in the United States. As a member of AltaMed's Health Services Executive
Leadership Team, the Vice President provides strategic and operational
leadership across the medical group to ensure exceptional clinical operations,
outstanding patient experiences, operational excellence, and sustainable
organizational growth.
Working in close partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Medical
Officer, Vice President of Medical Group (Physician Executive) – Health
Services, Vice President, Nursing Services, physician leaders, and executive
leadership, this role develops and executes enterprise-wide operational
strategies that align with AltaMed's mission, strategic priorities, and
long-term vision.
The Vice President is responsible for driving organizational performance across
multiple service lines and clinical operations while advancing AltaMed's core
strategic initiatives, including:
* Building and sustaining a high-performance culture grounded in
accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Strengthening employee, provider, and physician engagement to create
exceptional teams and improve organizational effectiveness.
* Improving quality, safety, and clinical outcomes through standardized
operational excellence and evidence-based practices.
* Elevating patient satisfaction and the overall patient experience by
improving access, service, and care delivery.
* Accelerating AltaMed's transition to value-based care through operational
innovation, population health strategies, and performance management.
* Supporting responsible financial stewardship while improving efficiency,
access, and affordability across the care delivery system.
The Vice President serves as the operational leader responsible for translating
enterprise strategy into measurable results across AltaMed's care network. This
executive will lead large, multidisciplinary operational teams while partnering
closely with physician and nurse leadership to optimize clinical performance,
patient outcomes, workforce engagement, and operational execution.
Executive Leadership
* Lead strategic and operational planning for AltaMed's Health Services
Operations across one of the nation's largest community health medical
groups.
* Serve as a member of the Health Services Executive Leadership Team,
contributing to enterprise strategy, organizational growth, and system-wide
operational performance.
* Develop and execute operational strategies that support AltaMed's mission,
vision, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.
* Foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture that emphasizes accountability,
innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.
Operational Excellence
* Direct enterprise-wide operational performance across clinical operations and
ambulatory services.
* Establish standardized operational practices, performance metrics, and
accountability systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and quality.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient flow, access,
capacity management, operational effectiveness, and resource utilization.
* Evaluate operational performance using data and analytics to drive measurable
improvements across quality, financial performance, and patient outcomes.
Quality, Patient Experience & Value-Based Care
* Champion enterprise initiatives that improve quality performance, patient
safety, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
* Partner with physician and clinical leadership to reduce practice variation
and implement evidence-based operational best practices.
* Advance AltaMed's population health and value-based care strategies by
improving operational integration, care coordination, and performance against
payer and regulatory measures.
* Ensure operational readiness and excellence for accreditation, regulatory
compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Leadership & Partnership
* Serve as the operational triad partner to the Vice President, Medical Group –
Health Services (Physician Executive) and Vice President, Nursing Services to
ensure alignment between clinical and operational priorities.
* Collaborate with executive leadership, regional operations, Health Plans, MSO
partners, and external stakeholders to improve care delivery across the
continuum.
* Build, mentor, and develop high-performing operational leaders while
strengthening organizational capability and succession planning.
* Lead large, cross-functional teams through organizational growth,
transformation, and change management initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
* Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing (RN),
Social Work, Health Administration, or a related field required.
* Healthcare Leadership Experience. Minimum of 10 years of progressive
experience in healthcare administration or a closely related healthcare
setting, including at least 5 years in an enterprise-wide or functional
leadership role with direct responsibility for strategic decision-making.
* Operational and Management Expertise. Demonstrated track record managing
financial operations, program development, personnel, operational oversight,
and quality management in a healthcare environment.
Compensation
$222,144.00 - $277,680.00 annually
Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget,
experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business
considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring
a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value
and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also
qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
* Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
* 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Commuter Flexible Spending
* Career Advancement & Development opportunities
* Paid Time Off & Holidays
* Paid CME Days
* Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Corporate Employee Discounts
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Pet Care Insurance
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal
history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair
Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal
history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is
made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if
AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to
the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the
conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the
background report.