Director, Ambulatory Services – Heart and Vascular

Advocate Aurora Health

. Direct clinical and administrative operations across assigned care locations .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeGlenview • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $63 - $95 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong operational leadership and strategic thinking to translate service line priorities into measurable results while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and performance standards. Capable of driving continuous improvement in quality, safety, access, efficiency, and patient experience across complex healthcare environments.

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Operational LeadershipFinancial AcumenPerformance ImprovementRelationship BuildingStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementData AnalysisPerformance Metrics MonitoringWorkforce PlanningOperational Planning

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunicationChange ManagementDiversity and Inclusion Commitment

Certifications & Qualifications

Clinical CertificationLicensureFellow Status

Industry Keywords

Healthcare OperationsRegulatory CompliancePatient ExperienceQuality ImprovementTalent Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct clinical and administrative operations across assigned care locations
Establish operational plans, performance expectations, and management routines across practices
Monitor operating and labor budgets, operational performance, risks, and variances
Direct corrective actions to achieve financial and operational targets
Drive integration across care settings and specialties to improve access, capacity, growth, and consistency
Monitor throughput, quality, experience, and financial metrics
Lead operational responses to performance trends and location-based initiatives
Provide direct leadership, coaching, development, and performance management to managers and supervisors
Establish leadership expectations and accountability for operational performance, quality, teammate engagement, and patient experience
Direct recruitment, onboarding, development, and resolution of teammate concerns through frontline leaders
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and performance standards
Partner with clinician and service line leadership to align operations with clinical priorities and care delivery needs
Remove barriers and coordinate workflow, scheduling, and resource decisions
Support clinician recruitment, onboarding, retention, and engagement
Optimize coverage models, scheduling, and resource allocation across sites
Lead continuous improvement focused on quality, safety, access, efficiency, and patient experience
Use data, benchmarking, and performance reviews to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Direct workforce planning, staffing models, recruitment support, and performance expectations
Design and direct assigned areas, including talent development, succession planning, feedback, recognition, and performance improvement
Develop or recommend operating and capital budgets and control expenditures
Ensure adherence to the Code of Ethical Conduct and applicable policies, regulations, and laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare or related field required
Typically requires 7 years of experience in operational leadership roles
Strategic thinking and ability to translate service line priorities into operational plans and measurable results
Strong operational leadership, execution, and performance improvement skills across complex healthcare environments
Financial, analytical, and problem-solving acumen, including use of data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
Ability to lead through managers, establish accountability, and drive results through clear expectations, coaching, and change management
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with clinicians, executives, and cross-functional teams
Executive presence and strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Frequent local travel to various care settings
Availability for clinician meetings before or after normal business hours
Availability for development needs and unplanned team needs
Master's degree preferred
Clinical certification, licensure, Fellow status, or previous clinical experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs