Chief Executive Officer

Lange Recruiting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Physicians for Women in Richmond, VA is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead one of the Commonwealth’s premier independent women’s healthcare organizations. The CEO will guide strategic direction, operations, financial performance, and long‑term growth with physician shareholders and the Board.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation, partnerships, and patient‑centered care while preserving independence and culture across six locations and a growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive healthcare executive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex healthcare operations, financial performance, and growth.
• Strong understanding of physician practice management, healthcare finance, contracting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's long‑term strategic vision.
• Identify opportunities for expansion, new service lines, affiliations, partnerships, and initiatives.
• Drive technology and AI strategy to improve operations, care, and outcomes.
• Lead branding, marketing, and digital engagement to strengthen market presence.
• Direct operational, financial, and administrative functions; optimize efficiency and revenue.
• Build relationships with physician shareholders and providers; recruit and develop talent.
• Lead executive teams and foster accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Develop external relations with hospitals, payers, vendors, and partners.
• Champion a patient‑centered culture with high quality and safety standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

CEO – Virginia Physicians for Women (Richmond, VA)

Lead One of Virginia's Premier Independent Women's Healthcare Organizations

Virginia Physicians for Women (VPFW) is seeking a visionary, strategic, and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead one of the largest and most respected independent women's healthcare organizations in the Commonwealth.

For over 50 years, VPFW has been dedicated to providing exceptional care to women throughout Central Virginia. Today, the organization includes nearly 50 providers, approximately 275 employees, six practice locations, a state‑of‑the‑art ambulatory surgery center, and a broad range of clinical services that touch the lives of thousands of patients each year.

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished healthcare executive who combines strong operational leadership with creative business vision. The ideal candidate will be passionate about independent physician practice, knowledgeable about the Richmond healthcare market, and energized by identifying new opportunities for growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

About the Opportunity

As CEO, you will partner closely with physician shareholders, senior management team, and the Board of Directors to guide the organization's strategic direction, operational excellence, financial performance, and long‑term growth. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of a thriving, physician‑owned organization while preserving its culture, independence, and commitment to outstanding patient care. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys building businesses, developing high‑performing teams, creating innovative growth strategies, and navigating the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute the organization's long‑term strategic vision.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for expansion, new service lines, affiliations, partnerships, and healthcare initiatives throughout Central Virginia.
• Drive the organization's technology and AI strategy by identifying opportunities for innovation, evaluating emerging solutions, and implementing tools that improve operational performance, patient care, and business outcomes.
• Lead branding, marketing, advertising, and digital engagement strategies to strengthen VPFW's market presence and patient experience.
• Monitor healthcare trends and position the organization for continued growth and competitiveness.

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Direct all operational, financial, and administrative functions of the organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, enhance revenue, and maximize shareholder value.
• Establish measurable performance metrics and accountability systems across the organization.

Physician & Leadership Development

• Build strong relationships with physician shareholders and providers.
• Collaborate with physician leadership to recruit, retain, and develop exceptional clinical talent.
• Lead executive and management teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Support physician engagement, leadership development, compensation strategies, and succession planning initiatives.

Business Development & External Relations

• Serve as a key representative of the organization within the Richmond healthcare community.
• Develop strategic relationships with hospitals, health systems, payers, vendors, and business partners.
• Lead negotiations that create favorable outcomes for the organization and its physicians.

Culture & Patient Experience

• Champion a patient‑centered culture focused on exceptional clinical outcomes and service excellence.
• Promote organizational values of integrity, teamwork, respect, innovation, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and industry requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of eight years of progressive healthcare executive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex healthcare operations, financial performance, and organizational growth.
• Strong understanding of physician practice management, healthcare finance, contracting, and regulatory compliance.

If you are a strategic healthcare executive ready to lead a thriving organization into its next chapter of growth and innovation, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership opportunity.