Director of Clinical Operations

GQR Healthcare; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA licensure reimbursement

State licensure reimbursement

CME stipend

3 CME days

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Charitable giving match

Vacation stipend

Job summary

GQR Healthcare seeks an experienced Director of Clinical Operations to lead our multi-office occupational health program. This field-based leadership role emphasizes operations, strategy, quality, and compliance rather than direct patient care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed NP or PA with strong leadership and operational expertise, excellent communication, and a passion for building efficient, high-quality clinical environments across sites.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license.
• Active DEA registration.
• Experience in healthcare leadership or operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical services.
• Oversee clinical operations, workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with executive leadership to improve efficiency and patient/client experience.
• Mentor clinical teams and drive organizational initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

NP license

PA license

DEA registration

Healthcare leadership

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Operations to lead and oversee clinical operations within a multi‑office practice. This is a field‑based leadership role that offers autonomy while working closely with executive leadership. This is a non‑clinical leadership role focused on operations, strategy, quality, compliance, and team leadership rather than direct patient care.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with strong leadership and operational experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating efficient, high‑quality clinical environments.

Position Highlights

• Non‑clinical position — no direct patient treatment
• Must maintain an active NP or PA license
• DEA registration required
• Opportunity to lead and influence occupational health clinical operations
• Collaborative leadership environment

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical services and occupational health programs

Oversee clinical operations, workflows, policies, and procedures

Support quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical standards

Partner with clinical and administrative leadership to improve efficiency and patient/client experience

Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to clinical teams

Assist with development and implementation of organizational initiatives

Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare, occupational health, and regulatory requirements

Serve as a clinical resource for operational and organizational decision‑making

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Active DEA registration
• Prior clinical, occupational health, healthcare leadership, or operational experience preferred
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, compliance, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a non‑clinical leadership capacity

Professional

• Reimbursement for DEA licensure
• Reimbursement for state licensure
• $1,000 annually toward approved CME expenses
• 3 paid days for CME attendance
• Paid long‑term disability insurance
• Paid $100,000 life insurance
• Charitable giving match of $200 annually
• $500 vacation stipend after Year 1, increasing based on tenure

If you are an experienced NP or PA looking to step away from direct patient care while continuing to use your clinical expertise in a leadership and operational capacity, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in occupational health.