Clinical Operations & Patient Care Center Director

HireNow Staffing, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Employer-sponsored benefits

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Clinical Operations & Patient Care Center Director to join a client partner. This full-time leadership role oversees a Sacramento-based patient care center, balancing patient-centered care with operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize clinical performance, and drive continuous improvement across clinical and administrative functions, while aligning with executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Physical Therapy, or related healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership or clinical operations management experience.
• CAPTE certification or equivalent credential, if applicable to the professional discipline.
• Current state professional licensure, where applicable.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop staff to foster a high-performing, patient-focused culture.
• Oversee daily operations for efficient patient flow, scheduling, staffing, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements for satisfaction and efficiency.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and productivity while maintaining care quality.
• Develop training and professional development programs for the team.
• Analyze reports and implement corrective actions for improvements.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategy and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

CAPTE certification or equivalent

State licensure (where applicable)

Job description

Clinical Operations & Patient Care Center Director

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Clinical Operations & Patient Care Center Director to join one of our valued client partners. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced healthcare operations professional who excels at leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing clinical performance, and delivering exceptional patient experiences.

The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of a patient care center, ensuring clinical excellence, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and staff development. This position requires a collaborative leader capable of balancing patient-centered care with strategic operational management while driving continuous improvement across clinical and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop clinical and administrative staff to foster a high-performing, patient-focused culture.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient patient flow, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational regulations and standards.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement process improvements that enhance patient satisfaction and organizational efficiency.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams to support exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Manage staffing plans, workforce scheduling, and productivity initiatives while maintaining quality patient care.
• Develop employee training, coaching, and professional development programs to strengthen team performance.
• Analyze operational reports, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans.
• Promote a positive workplace culture emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, organizational growth, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Physical Therapy, or a related healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership or clinical operations management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
• Current state professional licensure, where applicable.
• CAPTE certification or equivalent credential required if applicable to professional discipline.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience managing outpatient rehabilitation, therapy, or ambulatory healthcare operations.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, productivity, and financial performance.
• Proven success implementing operational improvement initiatives.
• Stable career progression demonstrating increasing healthcare leadership responsibilities.

HireNow Package

Compensation:

$100,000–$120,000 annually

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• flexible scheduling
• ongoing professional developmentcareer advancement opportunities
• employer-sponsored benefits

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Direct Placement

Work Location:

Onsite - Sacramento, California

Applicant Requirements:

U.S.-based applicants only. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of Sacramento or be willing to relocate. Authorized to work in the United States.

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Clinical Operations & Patient Care Center Director who demonstrates the following:

• Possesses at least five years of healthcare leadership or clinical operations management experience.
• Successfully leads multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams.
• Demonstrates expertise in operational management, staffing, workflow optimization, and patient-centered care.
• Understands healthcare compliance requirements and quality standards.
• Excels in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing healthcare professionals.
• Possesses outstanding communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating multiple preferred qualifications.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• Leadership experience within outpatient rehabilitation, therapy, or ambulatory care settings.
• Strong background improving patient satisfaction and operational performance metrics.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing models, and workforce productivity.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements that increase efficiency and clinical quality.
• Strong executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Stable employment history demonstrating progressive advancement within healthcare leadership.

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• Less than five years of healthcare leadership or clinical operations experience.
• No experience supervising multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Limited knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Lack of required state licensure or applicable professional certification.
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.