Chief Medical Operations Leader

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG); Renton (WA); On-site; USD 673,000 - 922,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks an Executive Medical Director of Operations to lead clinical operations strategy, performance, and care delivery effectiveness across the Market. The EMDO partners with senior leaders to ensure integrated execution and alignment with enterprise priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight of care delivery, total cost of care management, and leadership of cross-functional teams to improve quality, access, and patient

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD/DO) with residency completed.
• Board Certification by ABMS or equivalent.
• Current, unrestricted Washington State medical license.
• Internal candidates must be shareholders in good standing.
• External candidates must become shareholder within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational optimization across ambulatory and care delivery.
• Translate enterprise and market strategies into actionable plans.
• Partner with VP Ambulatory Operations to drive performance and integration.
• Ensure quality, affordability, experience, equity, and growth goals across the market.

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare operations

Strategic planning

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Medical degree: MD/DO

MBA/MHA preferred

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks an Executive Medical Director of Operations to lead clinical operations strategy, performance, and care delivery effectiveness across the Market. The EMDO partners with senior leaders to ensure integrated execution and alignment with enterprise priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight of care delivery, total cost of care management, and leadership of cross-functional teams to improve quality, access, and patient