Director, Clinical Operations

COPE Health Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 172,100 - 211,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable insurance plans

Yearly wellness stipend

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Los Angeles seeks a Clinical Operations Director to provide strategic oversight for clinical programs and enhance quality of care. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field, with a Master's preferred, and 5-10 years of clinical leadership experience. Responsibilities include managing clinical operations, ensuring compliance, and overseeing quality initiatives. The position is hybrid with up to 80% travel and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive clinical experience, including significant leadership or management experience in clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and accreditation standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a high-demand healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for the planning and evaluation of clinical programs.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to enhance clinical performance.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to improve clinical outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

Overview

This position requires a forward‑thinking leader with a comprehensive understanding of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The Clinical Operations Director plays a critical role in ensuring high‑quality patient care, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.

Position Details

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $172,100 – $211,575

Reports To: Principal and Executive Vice President

Direct Reports: LVN, LCSW, LMSW (clinical team)

Location: Hybrid in LA Office

Travel: Up to 80%

Work Type: Regular

Schedule: Full Time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs from initiation through completion.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to enhance clinical performance, efficiency, and quality of care.
• Ensure clinical services and team practices are conducted in accordance with ethical standards, organizational policies, and all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and non‑clinical leadership to implement policies, strengthen clinical workflows, and improve service delivery.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure clinical programs operate effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Lead and manage clinical operations staff, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee clinical quality initiatives, including audits, incident reporting, root cause analyses, and infection prevention and control programs.
• Develop and implement staff education and training initiatives to ensure adherence to clinical standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, dashboards, and performance data to identify trends, address gaps in care, and improve clinical outcomes.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external partners, including community‑based organizations, health plans, regulatory bodies, and healthcare providers.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory reviews, audits, and accreditation processes.
• Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a related healthcare field required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive clinical experience, including significant leadership or management experience in clinical operations, quality assurance, or healthcare program management.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, accreditation standards, and healthcare risk management practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced, high‑demand healthcare environment.
• Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and organizational success.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings or weekends as needed, and willingness to travel when required.

Working Conditions

• Office and hybrid working environment.
• 80% travel requirements for meetings, site visits, satellite offices as required.

Benefits

As a firm passionate about health care, we’re deeply committed to the health and wellness of our own team members. We offer comprehensive, affordable insurance plans for our team and their families, a yearly stipend for wellness‑related activities, and a paid parental leave program. You can learn more about our benefits offerings here: https://copehealthsolutions.com/careers/why-cope-health-solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

COPE Health Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non‑traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.