Chief Clinical Operations Officer

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Public Health within the Louisiana Department of Health seeks a Chief Clinical Operations Officer to lead the transformation and modernization of the Parish Health Unit network and statewide clinical operations.

As a senior executive, you will set strategic direction for healthcare delivery, align clinical services with public health priorities, and coordinate with Medicaid, hospitals, and other partners to ensure sustainable access to care.

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience in healthcare administration.
• Experience leading hospital operations and healthcare finance.
• Proven track record in statewide healthcare system transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation of Parish Health Unit network and modernize operations.
• Set executive direction for access, performance, and sustainability of statewide clinical services.
• Represent LDH in healthcare financing, partnerships, and system integration discussions.
• Oversee financial planning and reimbursement strategies at executive level.

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

This position will be filled as a Full-Time Unclassified position

The Office of Public Health (OPH) is one of five agencies within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and is responsible for providing public health services to protect and promote the health of all individuals and communities in Louisiana through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, prevention of disease and injury, dissemination of information impacting population health and for directing emergency disaster operations to ensure readiness for hurricanes, disasters, pandemics and other threats to Louisiana residents in conjunction with other State Departments. OPH is additionally responsible for the enforcement of regulations to protect the environment and the health of residents, as well as, for the collection, maintenance, issuance, analysis and preservation of vital records. The agency operates over 50 extensive programs in three organizational centers, 14 bureaus, nine regional offices, 63 parish health units and three specialty clinics and over 700 contractual agreements. OPH has over 1,000 authorized T.O. and/or J.A. positions and over 1,000 WAE positions, along with contracted staff. OPH’s three organizational centers include: Center for Community and Preventive Health, Center for Finance and Operations, and the Center for Community Preparedness and Health Protection. The 14 Bureaus within these three centers include: Regional and Clinical Operations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Access, Family Health, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition Services, Vital Records and Statistics, Administrative and Financial Services, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Planning and Performance, Health Informatics, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Sanitarian Services, Laboratory Services, and Community Preparedness.

The incumbent in this position serves as the Chief Clinical Operations Officer (BRCO) within the Center for Community and Preventive Health (CCPH).

This position serves as the senior executive responsible for leading the transformation, modernization, and long-term sustainability of Louisiana's Parish Health Unit system and statewide clinical operations. The incumbent establishes strategic direction for healthcare delivery, operational performance, financial sustainability, healthcare access, and integration between public health and healthcare systems. The position is responsible for implementing the Secretary's vision for the future of public health service delivery and ensuring statewide alignment with departmental priorities, healthcare industry best practices, and evolving community healthcare needs.

The position requires extensive executive-level experience in healthcare administration, hospital operations, healthcare finance, reimbursement methodologies, and healthcare system transformation in order to successfully guide statewide clinical operations and operational modernization initiatives.

30% Leadership & Bureau Administration

• Leads the strategic transformation of Louisiana's Parish Health Unit network, including development of innovative healthcare delivery models, operational redesign initiatives, and system modernization strategies.
• Advises the Secretary, Undersecretary, and OPH leadership regarding healthcare system trends, hospital operations, healthcare finance, reimbursement opportunities, and long-range sustainability planning.
• Develops executive strategies to improve access to care, operational effectiveness, patient outcomes, and organizational performance throughout the statewide clinical network.
• Evaluates emerging healthcare delivery models and recommends implementation strategies to improve efficiency, service integration, and financial sustainability.

20% Regional & Clinical Operations Oversight

• Directs statewide initiatives designed to modernize Parish Health Unit operations and align public health clinics with contemporary healthcare delivery standards.
• Establishes executive performance expectations for operational effectiveness, patient access, quality outcomes, and fiscal stewardship across all regional and clinical operations.
• Provides executive oversight of operational redesign efforts intended to strengthen service delivery and improve healthcare access in underserved communities.

15% Healthcare System Integration & External Affairs

• Serves as LDH's executive liaison with hospitals, healthcare systems, federally qualified health centers, healthcare associations, academic medical centers, and other strategic healthcare partners.
• Develops partnerships that support healthcare access, reimbursement opportunities, care coordination initiatives, and integration between public health and healthcare delivery systems.
• Represents LDH in discussions involving healthcare financing, hospital operations, healthcare workforce challenges, and statewide healthcare infrastructure initiatives.

15% Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Directs executive-level financial planning and sustainability strategies for statewide clinical operations.
• Evaluates reimbursement methodologies, revenue opportunities, healthcare financing mechanisms, and operational funding models to maximize resources and ensure long-term viability of Parish Health Unit services.
• Collaborates with Medicaid, healthcare providers, and financial stakeholders to identify opportunities for enhanced reimbursement, operational efficiencies, and sustainable service delivery models.
• Provides executive oversight of resource