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Senior Director Ambulatory Operations (Main Campus and Regional Locations)
UT Southwestern Medical CenterUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Nov 2025
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Senior Director Ambulatory Operations (Main Campus and Regional Locations) - (904388)
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works in partnership with department and health system leadership to ensure the successful management of an assigned portfolio of outpatient clinics. Partners with departmental leadership to provide oversight for the operational and financial performance of the assigned clinics, including coordinating institutional resources to optimize patient access, clinical workflows, quality/safety programs, facilities, and strategic planning to achieve integrated clinic operations and Health System objectives. Responsible for final budgets of assigned areas. Assists senior executives and department leadership with business development plans and operationalizing clinical programming. Executes health system strategic initiatives Assists in development and training for directors and clinical practice managers. Ensures an optimal patient experience by facilitating staff/provider engagement and satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
JOB DUTIES
Description
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works in partnership with department and health system leadership to ensure the successful management of an assigned portfolio of outpatient clinics. Partners with departmental leadership to provide oversight for the operational and financial performance of the assigned clinics, including coordinating institutional resources to optimize patient access, clinical workflows, quality/safety programs, facilities, and strategic planning to achieve integrated clinic operations and Health System objectives. Responsible for final budgets of assigned areas. Assists senior executives and department leadership with business development plans and operationalizing clinical programming. Executes health system strategic initiatives Assists in development and training for directors and clinical practice managers. Ensures an optimal patient experience by facilitating staff/provider engagement and satisfaction.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Master's Degree in business administration, health care administration, public health, nursing, or related discipline
- Experience
8 years or more years of health care management experience and
5 years of experience is needed at the manager level or above in ambulatory practice management
Bachelor's Degree and additional years of directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of stated degree requirements.
- Experience
Experience in an academic medical setting
- Licenses and Certifications
(RN) REGISTERED NURSE licensure in the state of Texas or professional certification by the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and/or American College of Medical Practice Executives (CMPE/FACMPE)
JOB DUTIES
- Responsible for an assigned portfolio of outpatient clinics that are multispecialty, multisite and generate a minimum of 50,000 annual visits. Partners with departmental leadership on operational and financial initiatives in coordination with governance committees and establishes efficient and high-quality patient outcomes. Works with department leadership and the Ambulatory Services Committee to execute strategic priorities for daily operations in keeping with departmental goals and objectives.
- Assists in developing c
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