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Director, Clinical Operations
COPE Health SolutionsLos Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2026
💰 $211,575/yr($172,100/yr – $211,575/yr)
About the role
This position requires a forward-thinking leader with a comprehensive understanding of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The Clinical Operations Director plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.
FLSA StatusExemptSalary Range$172,100 – $211,575 Reports ToPrincipal and Executive Vice PresidentDirect ReportsLVN, LCSW, LMSW (clinical team) LocationHybrid in LA OfficeTravelUp to 80%Work TypeRegularScheduleFull Time Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs from initiation through completion.
- Develop and execute operational strategies to enhance clinical performance, efficiency, and quality of care.
- Ensure clinical services and team practices are conducted in accordance with ethical standards, organizational policies, and all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and non-clinical leadership to implement policies, strengthen clinical workflows, and improve service delivery.
- Coordinate across departments to ensure clinical programs operate effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Lead and manage clinical operations staff, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Oversee clinical quality initiatives, including audits, incident reporting, root cause analyses, and infection prevention and control programs.
- Develop and implement staff education and training initiatives to ensure adherence to clinical standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and analyze quality metrics, dashboards, and performance data to identify trends, address gaps in care, and improve clinical outcomes.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external partners, including community-based organizations, health plans, regulatory bodies, and healthcare providers.
- Ensure readiness for regulatory reviews, audits, and accreditation processes.
- Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a related healthcare field required.
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive clinical experience, including significant leadership or management experience in clinical operations, quality assurance, or healthcare program management.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, accreditation standards, and healthcare risk management practices.
- Demonstrated leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, high-demand healthcare environment.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and organizational success.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings or weekends as needed, and willingness to travel when required.
- Office and hybrid working environment
- 80% of travel requirements for meetings, site visits, satellite offices as required.
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