Administrator

Stryker Corporation; Augusta (GA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Carolina Orthopedics in the CSRA is seeking a Practice Administrator to lead a multi-site orthopedic practice, overseeing operations, financial performance, personnel management, and growth while preserving culture.

We are a 25-physician, 16 APP, eight-location organization committed to exceptional orthopedic care. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of healthcare leadership, and strong executive communication; MBA/MHA strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MHA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Executive leadership within a large physician-owned private practice.
• Experience leading multi-site healthcare operations and growth.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for a multi-site orthopedic practice (25 physicians, 16 APPs, 8 locations).
• Execute strategic direction and drive operational excellence across locations.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance.
• Lead revenue cycle optimization and business development initiatives.
• Develop management teams and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality patient experiences across sites.
• Use data analytics and KPIs to guide organizational decisions.
• Manage change during growth and integration while preserving culture.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Operations management

Change management

Communication

Multi-site leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

MHA

Job description

Georgia Carolina Orthopedics is seeking an accomplished, visionary, and highly experienced Practice Administrator to lead one of the Southeast's premier independent orthopedic practices.

Serving the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Georgia Carolina Orthopedics consists of 25 physicians, 16 Advanced Practice Providers, and 8 clinical locations dedicated to providing exceptional orthopedic care. As our practice continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking a confident executive leader who can successfully guide our organization through its next chapter while preserving the culture and values that have made us successful.

Position Summary

The Practice Administrator serves as the senior operational leader of the organization and is responsible for executing the strategic vision established by the physician partners. This individual will oversee all aspects of practice operations, financial performance, personnel management, business development, and organizational growth while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. This position requires an experienced healthcare executive who understands both the strategic and day-to-day operational demands of a large, physician-owned, multi-site medical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for a multi-site orthopedic practice consisting of 25 physicians, 16 APPs, and 8 locations.
• Execute the strategic direction established by physician leadership.
• Lead operational excellence across all practice locations.
• Drive continued practice growth through strategic planning and operational execution.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance.
• Manage revenue cycle operations and optimize private practice financial performance.
• Develop and lead management teams while promoting accountability and collaboration.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality patient experiences across all locations.
• Utilize data analytics and key performance metrics to guide organizational decisions.
• Successfully manage organizational change, including practice growth and integration.
• Build strong relationships with physicians, providers, and staff.
• Foster a positive organizational culture centered on professionalism, respect, and service.

Required

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MHA, or equivalent graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Executive leadership experience within a large physician-owned private medical practice.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-site healthcare operations.
• Strong financial management and business planning experience.Experience leading personnel, organizational development, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on operational management.
• Experience working closely with physician leadership and independent practice governance.

Preferred

• Orthopedic practice leadership experience.
• Experience leading or participating in physician practice mergers or organizational integration.
• Private practice revenue cycle management expertise.
• Experience leading significant organizational growth.
• Strong background in healthcare analytics and performance measurement.

The Ideal Candidate

• A confident, decisive executive capable of leading through change.
• Forward‑thinking with exceptional business and financial acumen.
• Comfortable working with high‑performing physicians and diverse leadership personalities.
• Able to see the "big picture" while remaining engaged in daily operations.
• Skilled at building consensus, strengthening organizational culture, and fostering collaboration.
• A leader who earns respect through integrity, competence, humility, and example.
• Loyal, dependable, and committed to the long‑term success of the organization.
• Highly organized, diligent, efficient, and accountable.
• Personable, trustworthy, and respected by colleagues and staff.
• Passionate about servant leadership and developing others.
• Committed to professionalism, ethical leadership, and supporting a workplace that values respect, integrity, family, and service to others.