Operations Director (Cardiology, Pensacola, FL)

About Us

Cardiovascular Services of America (CVAUSA) is the largest private and independent cardiology network in the United States. Our inclusive and diverse network brings together top cardiovascular specialists and thought leaders who offer regional perspectives and a broad strategic vision for the future of patient care. Headquartered in the Orlando area, CVAUSA is a remote organization supporting cardiovascular groups in eight states. Our mission is to bring the best cardiovascular physicians into one network to save lives, reduce costs, and improve patient care through clinical innovation. Through CVAUSA’s physician-centered practice management model, physicians drive clinical care and practice culture while benefiting from business expertise and shared resources for better patient outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking a Pensacola, FL area-based individual who is an inspiring and motivated leader to oversee several cardiology practices with complete accountability for a $30–$50MM P&L. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership to practice leadership, ensuring efficient, growth-oriented, and profitable operations focused on quality, ethical patient care. You will identify and develop strategic growth opportunities, monitor practice performance, and work closely with physician and executive leadership to align strategies with CVAUSA’s mission and values. This role includes practice budget and P&L accountability and is a key member of CVAUSA’s operations management team.

Responsibilities

• Address top growth priorities, patient census, and lead successful operational conversions on acquisitions.
• Develop and execute strategic operating plans and goals for assigned practices, achieving or exceeding budget goals.
• Review, analyze, and address gaps in service excellence, policies, and procedures proactively; identify issues and implement solutions.
• Manage financial and revenue growth, operations, labor management, contract management, and clinical outcomes within assigned facilities.
• Maintain awareness of competition and proactively assess division strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
• Work directly with practice leadership to drive toward “best practices” goals and standards.

Financial & Performance Management

• Own profit and loss (P&L) accountability for all clinics within the assigned region.
• Develop annual budgets and closely monitor monthly financial variances.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including provider productivity metrics and patient volumes.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle teams to maximize billing workflows and reduce claim denials.
• Implement value-based care initiatives to reduce overall care costs while maintaining quality.

Staff & Provider Relations

• Mentor and evaluate local practice leadership and succession planning to build a robust leadership pipeline.
• Optimize staffing models to balance administrative and clinical support with provider schedules.
• Foster a collaborative culture that respects and preserves physician clinical autonomy.
• Oversee onboarding workflows for newly integrated physicians, fellows, and advanced practice providers.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with HIPAA mandates, OSHA regulations, and federal healthcare laws.
• Support clinical trial protocols and research data workflows at participating sites.
• Oversee facility accreditation for specialized on-site diagnostic testing and imaging suites.
• Direct risk management programs to proactively resolve patient grievances and improve satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as a supervisor/leader in operations, with 2+ years in multistate environments.
• Solid experience working alongside physician partners in an integrated network model.
• Strong leadership acumen and team development skills.
• Prior P&L management experience with demonstrated financial expertise.
• Experience in a matrix organization managing multiple priorities across stakeholders.
• Advanced computer skills, especially MS Excel, with intermediate proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, 100% remote role.
• Travel: 25%–50% (including overnight).
• Assigned duties will be performed in areas free from background noise and distraction.
• Work area must protect the confidentiality of the work performed.
• Regular use of office equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive and regular periods of sitting, standing, bending, walking, seeing, talking, and listening.
• A full range of body motion, including complete manual and finger dexterity, as well as effective hand-eye coordination.
• Adequate visual acuity, including the ability to read information.
• Occasional requirement to reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasional requirement to push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Pay

$130,000 – $185,000 annually.

Benefits

Full benefits package active on day one.

No relocation offered for this role. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.