Senior Director, Virtual Health

Sutter Health

. Provide executive leadership for strategic planning, operational performance, business development, and service delivery .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesSenior💰 $200,096 - $320,154 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare operations, strategic planning, and business development, with a strong focus on leading complex initiatives and driving organizational transformation. Proven ability to manage budgets, develop innovative solutions, and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities in a healthcare delivery system.

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Healthcare Operations ManagementStrategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AcumenTelehealth Policy Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Healthcare AdministrationOperational PerformanceService DeliveryPhysician Practice ManagementBudget ManagementForecastingBusiness Case DevelopmentChange LeadershipOrganizational LeadershipClinical Operations

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationExecutive InfluencingTeam LeadershipConsensus BuildingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth PlatformsDigital Health TrendsRemote Monitoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CPHIMSFACHECMPETelehealth Certification Institute

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Delivery SystemManaged CarePatient Care FinancingAmbulatory CareHealthcare RegulationsHIPAACMS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership for strategic planning, operational performance, business development, and service delivery
Develop and execute strategies advancing quality, service excellence, affordability, growth, and operational effectiveness
Ensure alignment with Sutter Health's enterprise priorities
Integrate operations management, healthcare product and service development, business planning, physician practice operations, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement
Partner with physician leaders, service line executives, regional leadership teams, and system stakeholders
Identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and implement initiatives that drive organizational performance and strategic objectives
Guide virtual health programs and projects through knowledge of telehealth policy and regulation
Collaborate with executive leaders, sponsors, operations, medical groups, service lines, informatics, and digital teams
Lead complex, multi-functional initiatives within an integrated healthcare delivery system
Manage budgets, forecasting, business cases, and growth investments
Lead organizational transformation, build consensus, and drive results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
8 recent relevant experience
Progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience
Experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning, business development, physician practice management, healthcare products and services, and organizational leadership
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-functional initiatives within an integrated healthcare delivery system
Expert knowledge of healthcare operations, strategic planning, business development, and healthcare service delivery
Advanced understanding of physician group operations, ambulatory care, patient care financing, managed care, and healthcare administration
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, business cases, and growth investments
Expertise in relationship management, change leadership, and organizational transformation
Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and executive influencing skills
Proven ability to lead teams, manage complexity, build consensus, and drive results
Working knowledge of telehealth policy, platforms, regulation, remote monitoring, and digital health trends
Knowledge of clinical operations, care delivery models, and healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and CMS
Preferred certifications in digital health, telemedicine, or healthcare leadership, such as CPHIMS, FACHE, CMPE, or Telehealth Certification Institute credentials
Ability to commute to the California office on a consistent basis
Availability to work Monday–Friday days, with weekends as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible positions include a comprehensive total rewards program