Director of Operations

Foot and Ankle Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foot & Ankle Associates in the Charlotte region seeks a results-driven healthcare operations leader to align strategy, people, and performance across multiple offices. The Director of Operations will partner with physician ownership to drive operational excellence and sustainable business results while delivering exceptional patient care.

The role requires strategic vision, financial acumen, and the ability to develop high-performing teams, travel among Charlotte and Lake Norman offices, and

Qualifications

• Five+ years of progressive healthcare operations leadership, including multi-site management.
• Demonstrated success improving team performance, operational efficiency, and financial results.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly among Charlotte and Lake Norman area offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and patient flow across multiple offices.
• Partner with physicians and practice leadership to navigate change, optimize performance, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Develop and manage teams while building a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operations; use key performance indicators to drive measurable results.
• Support practice growth, new office openings, provider onboarding, and process improvement.

Skills

Healthcare ops leadership

Strategic planning

Multi-site ops management

Team development

Physician & exec partnership

Performance improvement & KPI

Operational excellence & process

Financial management & budgeting

Revenue cycle management

Job description

Foot & Ankle Associates | Charlotte Region, NC | Full-Time

Foot & Ankle Associates, the largest independent podiatry practice in the Carolinas, seeks a results-driven healthcare operations professional with a proven track record of leading multi-site organizations, driving operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams.

The Director of Operations will partner with physician ownership and practice leadership to align strategy, people, and performance-improving patient outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving sustainable business results.

We seek a leader who combines strategic vision, operational rigor, financial acumen, and a true people person/leader with a deep commitment to empowering teams to deliver exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and patient flow across multiple offices.
• Partner with physicians and practice leadership to navigate change, optimize performance, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Develop and manage teams while building a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operations; use key performance indicators to drive measurable results.
• Support practice growth, new office openings, provider onboarding, and process improvement.

Core Competencies Needed

• Healthcare Operations Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Multi-Site Operations Management
• Team Development & Leadership Coaching
• Physician & Executive Partnership
• Performance Improvement & KPI Management
• Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
• Financial Management, Budgeting & P&L Oversight
• . Revenue cycle management

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive healthcare operations leadership experience, including multi-site management.
• Demonstrated success improving team performance, operational efficiency, and financial results.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly among Charlotte and Lake Norman area offices.