Area Vice President Ambulatory Surgery Center Operations

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a senior leader to direct ASC operations across a geographic portfolio, aligning clinical, operational, and financial performance with enterprise objectives.

You will lead a team of ASC leaders, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality, safety, and patient experience improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Business Administration or Master’s in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Certification or advanced membership preferred in ACMPE, ACHE, etc.
• 10 years of Healthcare Administration Experience with progressively responsible management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day operational, clinical, and financial performance of ambulatory surgery centers and physician joint venture centers.
• Supports the VP, ASC Operations by executing divisional strategies and translating plans into actionable initiatives.
• Designs and directs work of ASC leaders, including coaching, performance management, and leadership development.
• Develops, manages, and monitors operating and capital budgets for ASCs, ensuring financial stewardship.
• Ensures centers operate in compliance with policies and quality/safety standards.
• Oversees metrics across ASCs; identifies underperformance and leads corrective actions.
• Serves as operational liaison for ASC joint ventures and physician relationships.
• Implements enterprise ASC standards and workflows with other functions for integration.
• Supports growth initiatives and readiness for de novo development in assigned geography.
• Maintains communication with VP regarding performance, risks, and resource needs.

Skills

Organizational Strategy Analysis

Judgment

Professional ethics

Team morale building

Oral and written communication

Information Systems Experience

Interpersonal skills

Accounting and fiscal management

Technical Industry Knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Master’s in Business Administration or Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Job description

Department

10010 Advocate Health Surgery Centers - Administration

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

M-F

Pay Range

$75.40 - $120.65

Major Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day operational, clinical, and financial performance of ambulatory surgery centers and physician joint venture surgery centers within an assigned geographic area, ensuring alignment with division and enterprise performance expectations and partnership agreements.


• Supports the VP, ASC Operations by executing divisional ASC strategies at the market and site level, translating strategic plans into actionable operational initiatives across assigned centers and ensuring consistent implementation.


• Designs and directs the work of assigned ASC leaders and managers, including coaching, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development to build a strong, sustainable management pipeline within the geographic portfolio.


• Develops, manages, and monitors operating and capital budgets for assigned ASCs, ensuring responsible financial stewardship, optimization of facility level profit and loss statements, and adherence to approved budget objectives.


• Ensures all assigned centers operate in compliance with organizational policies, Code of Conduct, and applicable local, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements, while promoting continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and risk mitigation.


• Oversees key operational, financial, quality, and productivity metrics across assigned ASCs; identifies underperformance trends and leads corrective action plans to improve efficiency, patient experience, and outcomes.


• Serves as an operational liaison for ASC joint ventures within the assigned geography, supporting physician relationships, facilitating issue resolution, and ensuring alignment with joint venture agreements and system objectives.


• Implements enterprise-wide ASC standards, workflows, and best practices within assigned centers, partnering with revenue cycle, supply chain, IT, managed care, and other corporate functions to ensure operational consistency and integration.


• Supports growth initiatives within the assigned geography, including expansion of existing centers and readiness for de novo development, by aligning operational capabilities, staffing models, and facility capacity with anticipated demand.


• Maintains clear, consistent communication with the VP, ASC Operations regarding performance, risks, opportunities, and resource needs; escalates significant operational, financial, or partnership issues requiring senior-level review or approval.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Master’s in Business Administration or Master’s in Healthcare Administration or related field.

Certification / Registration / License

• Certification or advanced membership preferred in an appropriate professional organization such as ACMPE, ACHE, etc.

Experience

• 10 years of Healthcare Administration Experience with Progressively Responsible Management Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Organizational Strategy Analysis & Judgment Demonstrates professional ethics


• Ability to build morale and team spirit Oral and written communication skills


• Information Systems Experience


• Organizational understanding Interpersonal, problem-solving skills


• Accounting and fiscal management skills


• Technical Industry Knowledge


• Process Management & Process Improvement

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Travel required, exposure to weather and road conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.