Assistant Vice President (AVP), Operations and Network Development (JR231486)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System in the New York metro area seeks an AVP, Operations & Network Development to lead growth initiatives within the Faculty Practice Group. You will shape strategy, oversee network expansion, and partner with physician leaders and administrators to advance access, quality, and financial performance across 200+ practice locations.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, this role requires a seasoned leader with deep healthcare operations, data analytics, change management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive healthcare leadership in complex systems.
• Proven track record in ambulatory operations, network growth, and acquisitions.
• Strong data analytics, change management, and executive communication.
• Expertise in Epic scheduling and Cadence workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead physician enterprise growth initiatives, including acquisitions and network expansion.
• Develop business plans and operational strategies for growth.
• Partner with physician leaders and executives to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Oversee planning and integration of new practices and services.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Use data to evaluate opportunities and drive informed decisions.
• Prepare executive communications and performance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in access, productivity and patient experience.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship management

Executive communication

Healthcare operations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Epic scheduling

Cadence workflows

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

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Overview

Montefiore Health System is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven executive to serve as Assistant Vice President (AVP), Operations & Network Development within the Faculty Practice Group (FPG).

One of the largest physician groups in the New York metropolitan area, Montefiore's Faculty Practice Group (FPG) is a network of more than 200 physician practice locations providing patient-centered care in the Bronx, Westchester, Manhattan, and Western Connecticut covering 26 specialties and sub-specialties. The Faculty Practice Group brings together thousands of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and associates who deliver coordinated, patient-centered care to more than 2.2 million patients annually, supporting Montefiore Einstein's mission to improve the health of the diverse communities we serve.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations & Network Development, the AVP provides executive leadership for initiatives that advance the strategic growth, operational performance, and continued evolution of Montefiore Einstein's Faculty Practice Group. This leader oversees physician enterprise growth initiatives, including business development, practice acquisitions, network expansion, and operational transformation efforts.

The AVP works closely with physician leaders, department chairs, unified administrators, and executive stakeholders to translate organizational priorities into action, leading complex initiatives that improve access, strengthen operations, and support sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead physician enterprise growth initiatives, including practice acquisitions, network expansion, new site development, and practice transitions.
• Develop business plans, operational strategies, and recommendations to support growth opportunities and investment decisions.
• Partner with physician leaders, department chairs, unified administrators, and executive stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and execute cross-functional initiatives.
• Serve as a key liaison for operational and network development efforts, fostering strong relationships across Montefiore Einstein and with external partners.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and integration of new practices, services, and operational initiatives.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams responsible for project management, operational planning, and change initiatives.
• Collaborate with access, capacity management, and clinical operations leaders to improve patient access, provider productivity, and practice performance.
• Leverage operational, financial, and performance data to evaluate opportunities, measure outcomes, and support informed decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational effectiveness, patient experience, and organizational performance.
• Prepare executive communications, business cases, and performance reports to support leadership decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience within a complex, matrixed academic medical center, physician enterprise, or large integrated health system with a strong physician component.
• Demonstrated success leading ambulatory operations, physician enterprise initiatives, business development, network growth, acquisitions, or other large-scale healthcare transformation efforts.
• Proven change agent with experience leveraging systems thinking and data analytics to drive operational excellence, quality, financial performance, patient access, and organizational growth.
• Experience leading quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical quality, patient experience, employee engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of Epic scheduling processes and Cadence workflows.
• Exceptional relationship management, communication, and executive influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and drive alignment across a highly matrixed organization.

Why Work at Montefiore?

As AVP of Operations & Network Development, you will have the opportunity to influence the growth, transformation, and operational excellence of a leading academic physician enterprise serving more than 2.2 million patients annually across the New York metropolitan region.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner with physician leaders, department chairs, and senior executives to advance strategic initiatives, expand access to care, integrate new practices, and strengthen the delivery of coordinated, patient-centered healthcare across the communities we serve.

At Montefiore Einstein, you will be part of an organization recognized for its commitment to innovation, academic medicine, health equity, and improving the lives of the diverse communities we serve.