• Executive Director of Ambulatory Services

    Lawrence General Hospital (Lawrence, MA)


    At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $85.64 to $128.46 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

     

    Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Executive Director oversees all functions of the hospital-owned Multi-specialty Physician Group Practice, as well as other hospital-based Ambulatory Service lines, including but not limited to: Wound Clinic, and any other outpatient clinics. The Executive Director partners with the Chief Operating Officer to formulate the organization’s physician practice strategy, assuring growth and operational and financial sustainability.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Direct, manage, and oversee the operations of physician group practice and each ambulatory service line within their area of responsibility, to ensure clinical quality, service excellence, employee engagement, cost-effectiveness, productivity, and growth.

    + Direct physician recruitment & retention, implement strategy and initiatives for physician group practice operations and growth. Monitor and oversee all physician employment terms and agreements for physicians and any contract provisions, updates, and revisions that address the responsibilities of Physician Practice Management, ensuring compliance with Fair Market Value (FMV).

    + Works closely with Medical Director(s) and Chiefs to collaborate on advancing clinical outcomes and efficiency.

    + Possesses overall managerial responsibility for the operational performance while assuring financial sustainability.

    + Support hospital strategy and physician operations within an assigned market by participating in various meetings, assisting with financial reviews, facilitating recruiting discussions, and participating in practice growth initiatives and revenue cycle analysis.

    + Prepare budgets, evaluate historical performance, and generate goals for future achievement, and perform action planning as necessary.

    + Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to devise achievable annual strategic plans while aligning them with the annual operating plan and objectives.

    + Reviews & analyzes clinical and operational data regularly to ensure acceptable outcomes are met, and reports findings to the Administration and other pertinent members within the organization.

    + Ensures all functions are in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and accrediting standards.

    EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE: Required:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field required.

    + Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in ambulatory care, outpatient services, or healthcare operations.

    + Strong knowledge of ambulatory operations, healthcare regulations, and patient care delivery models

    + Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive process improvement

    + Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

    + Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, revenue cycle, and performance monitoring.

    + Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare IT system

    Preferred:

    + Prior experience in a hospital-affiliated or health system setting is preferred.

    + Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.