Addiction Medicine Operations Director

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Administrator of Addiction Medicine serves as the operational and administrative leader for addiction medicine services, including medications for opioid use disorder treatment programs, inpatient consult services, and related programs, ensuring high-quality, compliant delivery of SUD care.

This role oversees daily operations, staff management, financial performance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to state requirements and program standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare administration or a related field.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment regulations and compliance requirements (PA Code, DOH, SAMHSA).
• Healthcare operations management, including ambulatory or behavioral health services.
• Financial acumen (budgeting, revenue cycle, productivity metrics).
• Strong leadership, team development, and performance management skills.
• Ability to implement performance improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across clinical and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, SAMHSA, DEA, DDAP and PA regulations; acts as administrative lead as defined by §704.
• Clinical Operations Management: Directs day-to-day operations of addiction medicine services, ensuring efficient patient flow and care delivery.
• Strategic Planning & Program Development: Partners with leadership to expand services and evaluate new opportunities.
• Financial Oversight & Performance: Manages budgets, revenue cycle, and cost efficiency; supports financial analyses.
• Workforce Management & Supervision: Oversees recruitment, supervision, and development of interdisciplinary teams.
• Quality Improvement & Patient Experience: Implements metrics and dashboards to enhance outcomes and experience.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Coordinates with primary care, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and system partners.
• Compliance, Risk, and Audit Management: Leads audits and staff education on regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Operations Management

Financial Acumen

Communication

Team Development

Data-Driven Decision Making

Process Improvement

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Penn Medicine's Administrator of Addiction Medicine serves as the operational and administrative leader for addiction medicine services, including medications for opioid use disorder treatment programs, inpatient consult services, and related programs, ensuring high-quality, compliant delivery of SUD care.

This role oversees daily operations, staff management, financial performance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to state requirements and program standards.