Dir, Clinical Operations

Radiology Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage options

401(k) with employer offerings

Paid time off and paid holidays

Incentive programs

Job summary

Radiology Partners is seeking an experienced healthcare operations leader to oversee daily activities across outpatient imaging centers, centers, and call centers in the Greater Austin area. The role focuses on efficient workflows, staff development, and performance optimization.

The position requires 7–10+ years in healthcare management, strong knowledge of RIS/PACS, and proven leadership and strategic thinking to drive improvements and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare preferred (business or related field).
• 7 – 10+ years of experience in healthcare management or 10 years of equivalent training experience.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and radiologic imaging (including RIS/PACS).
• Proven analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and drive operational improvements.
• Effective leader and collaborator with demonstrated success in team development and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills with proficiency in standard business tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of outpatient imaging centers, modalities, and call centers, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality service delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Clinical Managers, Modality Coordinators, and support teams to drive performance and accountability.
• Optimize staffing, site utilization, and equipment performance to maximize operational efficiency and patient access.
• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-control and revenue optimization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, accreditation) and oversee quality, safety, and risk management programs.
• Partner with executive leadership, physicians, IT (PACS/RIS), and external stakeholders to align operations and support growth initiatives.

Skills

Healthcare management

RIS/PACS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentations

RIS/PACS

Job description

Job Description

JOIN ARA DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (A Radiology Partners practice): Make a local impact in the Greater Austin, TX area!

At Austin Radiological Association (ARA Diagnostic Imaging), we believe transforming radiology starts with investing in the people who deliver care every day. As a practice of Radiology Partners (RP), ARA combines a strong local presence across Austin with the support and resources of a leading national radiology organization—delivering exceptional outpatient imaging while offering healthcare professionals meaningful, sustainable careers.

ABOUT ARA DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING & RADIOLOGY PARTNERS, INC.

Since 1954, Austin Radiological Association (ARA Diagnostic Imaging) has been a trusted leader in medical imaging across Central Texas, providing high-quality, patient-focused care through 18state-of-the‑artoutpatient imaging centers and partnerships with 24 area hospitals throughout the Austin market.

As a proud practice of Radiology Partners since 2019, ARA combines trusted local care with the strength of a national radiology organization, offering advanced diagnostic technology, access to hundreds of board-certified radiologists, enhanced AI capabilities, and a commitment to innovation, quality, and convenient community-based care.

Together, RP and ARADiagnostic Imaging weare redefining how imaging supports patients, referring providers, and the clinicians who make care possible. When you join ARA ,you’llbe backed by Radiology Partners (RP)—a nationally recognized organization that prioritizes clinical excellence and apeople‑firstculture.

WHY JOIN US

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive total rewards

• True work-life balance in an outpatient setting— no on-call shifts or overnights

• Consistent RP standards with local leadership and support

• Opportunities for modalitycross ‑ trainingand professional growth

• A fun, team-first culture at ARA —collaborative, supportive, and grounded in safety and trust

Radiology Partners has been Certified Great Place to Work™ for five consecutive years, reflecting the experiences of team members across our practices nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Oversee daily operations of outpatient imaging centers, modalities, and call centers, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality service delivery.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Clinical Managers, Modality Coordinators, and support teams to drive performance and accountability.

• Optimizestaffing, siteutilization, and equipment performance to maximize operational efficiency and patient access.

• Manage budgets,monitorfinancial performance, and implement cost-control and revenue optimization strategies.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, accreditation) and oversee quality, safety, and risk management programs.

• Partner with executive leadership, physicians, IT (PACS/RIS), and external stakeholders to align operations, enhance patient/physician satisfaction, and support growth initiatives (including technology adoption and community engagement).

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcarepreferred(business or relatedfield).

• 7 – 10+years of experience in healthcare management or 10 years of equivalent training experience.

• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and radiologic imaging (including RIS/PACS), with the ability to build credibility across clinical and administrative stakeholders.

• Proven analytical and strategicthinkerwith the ability to solve complex problems, make independent decisions, and drive operational improvements.

• Effective leader and collaborator withdemonstratedsuccess in team development, cross-functional coordination, and workforce planning.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills, withproficiencyin standard business tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations) and a strong focus on accuracy andtimelyexecution.

COMPENSATION & TOTAL REWARDS

Final compensation isdeterminedbased on education, experience, certifications, and geographic factors.

In addition to competitive pay, Radiology Partners offers a robust total rewards package, which may include:

• Health and wellness coverage options

• 401(k) with employer offerings

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Incentive and productivity programs (where eligible)

• Family planning and telehealth benefits
  (All benefits subject to eligibility requirements.)

_Radiology Partners is an equalopportunityemployer. RP is committed to being an inclusive,safeand welcoming environment where everyone has equal access andequitableresources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness,compassionanda healthy respectfor differences._

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Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environmentwhereeveryone hasequal access and equitable resources to reach their fullpotential.We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have animportantimpacton the patients we serve and the healthcare systemoverall.We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build apracticeculturethat is inclusive for all.Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate topromoteawareness,compassion, and a healthy respect for differences.