Associate Vice President, Physician Operations Support

223 Aurora Medical Group, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

223 Aurora Medical Group, Inc. seeks an Associate Vice President, Physician Operations Support to serve as a trusted advisor and execution partner to the Chief Physician Officers in Illinois and Wisconsin.

You will translate priorities into actionable plans, lead high-priority initiatives, and support executive decision-making across enterprise functions. You will develop executive communications, governance structures, and coordination across physician leaders to advance service line priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive leadership, consulting, healthcare operations, physician enterprise, strategy, project management, or related experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive leaders.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic clinician and service line priorities into actionable plans.
• Lead high-priority initiatives and drive accountability for execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources for strategic priorities.
• Provide executive decision support through data analysis and reporting.
• Develop executive presentations, briefings, and board materials.
• Facilitate governance, workforce strategy, compensation, and operating model initiatives.
• Support change management and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Department and Status

Department: 09120 AMG Corporate - General Administration Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Typically, Day shift with flexibility to attend meetings early morning and evening Pay Range: $86.75 - $138.80

Associate Vice President, Physician Operations Support

The Associate Vice President, Physician Operations Support serves as a trusted strategic advisor and execution partner to the Chief Physician Officers (CPO) in Illinois and Wisconsin. This role is responsible for translating strategic clinician and service line priorities into actionable plans, leading high-priority initiatives, driving organizational accountability, and supporting executive decision-making. Working across physician and APP leadership, service lines, operations, finance, human resources, and other enterprise functions, facilitates alignment, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives that advance organizational goals. The role serves as a key liaison among stakeholders, supports governance structures, develops executive communications, and ensures successful implementation of enterprise clinician strategies and service line priorities.

Major Responsibilities

• Strategic Execution - Translates enterprise physician and service line priorities into actionable work plans and execution strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Monitors progress toward goals, identifies risks and dependencies, and drives accountability for successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Program & Project Leadership - Leads high-priority initiatives on behalf of the Chief Physician Officer, establishing project plans, governance structures, timelines, and accountability mechanisms.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and resources to ensure successful implementation and completion of strategic organizational priorities.
• Decision Support & Analytics - Provides executive decision support through analysis of operational, workforce, financial, and performance data, translating complex information into actionable insights.
• Develops executive presentations, business cases, briefing materials, and recommendations that inform strategic planning and organizational decisions.
• Physician & Service Line Coordination - Facilitates collaboration among physician and APP leaders, service line executives, operational leaders, and enterprise partners to ensure alignment on key priorities.
• Coordinates communication, planning, and implementation of physician enterprise initiatives, including governance, workforce, compensation, and operating model strategies.
• Executive Communications - Develops executive communications, presentations, reports, and leadership materials that support organizational priorities and decision-making.
• Coordinates leadership meetings, prepares briefing documents and follow-up actions, and ensures consistent messaging to support change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Governance & Accountability - Supports governance structures, committees, councils, and executive workgroups by facilitating effective decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Tracks strategic action items, executive decisions, and key deliverables while providing regular reporting on progress, outcomes, and accountability measures.
• Process Improvement & Organizational Development - Identifies opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness through enhanced processes, workflows, operating models, and performance practices.
• Leads or supports change management and transformation initiatives that strengthen execution capabilities and advance Physician Enterprise objectives.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

None

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Finance, or related field required.

Experience Required

Minimum ten (10) years of progressive leadership, consulting, healthcare operations, physician enterprise, strategy, project management, or related experience. Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive leaders. Experience operating within large, matrixed healthcare organizations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Exceptional strategic thinking, project management, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and strategic execution across complex organizations. Strong business acumen and analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to synthesize complex information into executive-level recommendations. Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and data analysis tools. Knowledge of physician enterprise operations, service line management, governance, workforce strategy, and healthcare delivery models preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Primarily works in a standard office environment with the ability to work remotely as business needs permit. Frequently participates in meetings with executive leaders and stakeholders across multiple locations. May require occasional travel to Advocate Health facilities and meetings. Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Job Requirements

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Six Sigma, or other relevant leadership or project management certification preferred. Education Required: Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related discipline) preferred. Experience Required: Experience supporting C-suite healthcare executives. Experience within physician enterprises, medical groups, academic medical centers, or integrated healthcare delivery systems. Experience leading enterprise-wide change management, workforce, governance, or service line initiatives. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Advanced knowledge of physician compensation, workforce strategy, governance, and service line operations. Strong understanding of healthcare industry trends and physician enterprise strategy. Experience developing executive-level presentations and board materials.

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care