Director of Operations

Marathon Health Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Health is seeking a Director of Operations to lead a defined geographic region, delivering exceptional patient experiences, operational excellence, and strong client and teammate engagement. This senior role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to drive value for employers, patients, and the network.

Responsibilities include full P&L ownership, governing staffing and budgets, implementing standardized systems, and building high‑performing clinical and operational teams

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, multisite services, or equivalent.
• Proven leadership in building and developing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and business judgment.
• Experience in value-based healthcare or employer-sponsored healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for the region, including labor, supplies, and expenses.
• Drive budgeted performance while maximizing impact for patients and clients.
• Champion operational discipline, quality, safety, and infection control across centers.
• Lead staffing, onboarding, performance reviews, and teammate engagement.
• Collaborate with clinical and operations teams to pursue opportunities and drive growth.
• Ensure compliance with governmental, accreditation, and policy requirements.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic thinking

Client relations

Team development

Financial acumen

Healthcare operations

Job description

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Director of Operations is a senior leader accountable for the overall performance of a defined geographic region within Marathon Health. As a key steward of our mission, the Director ensures the delivery of exceptional healthcare experiences, operational excellence, and strong client and teammate engagement. This role blends strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership to build a high‑performing regional operation that delivers measurable value to clients, patients, and teammates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Market Leadership & Full P&L Ownership

• Own full P&L responsibility for the region, including labor, supplies, and expense management.
• Drive performance against budget while maximizing impact for patients and clients.

Operational Discipline & Excellence

• Champion a culture of operational discipline, quality, safety, and infection control across all health centers Lead adoption of standardized systems and tools to monitor performance, including online auditing and in‑person reviews.
• Drives achievement of patient, client, and teammate satisfaction goals.
• Proactively address patient and teammate concerns with a focus on resolution and continuous improvement.
• Ensures collaboration of clinical and operational teammates to pursue appropriate clinical opportunities.
• Provides compliance leadership related to governmental, accreditation, and other regulations/requirements with company policies.
• Coordinates workflow in health centers, prioritizes key tasks, and shifts duties as necessary to achieve maximum success for patients, teammates, and clients.

Teammate Leadership & Engagement

• Hire, develop, lead, and train clinical teammates, including coaching, performance management, and teammate relations.
• Set clear goals and expectations for direct reports, holding the team accountable for execution and results.
• Align team goals with broader department and company initiatives. Fully accountable for delivered results and goal achievement of the team.
• Oversees center staffing, ensuring appropriate coverage and staffing levels to maintain patient access and provider support.
• Collaborates with onboarding team to ensure seamless startup of new centers in market.
• Completes annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
• Communicates in a timely and consistent manner, ensuring a professional and respectful exchange of information and ideas.
• Responds to care team issues regarding health center operations. Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with all members of the team, including MA, Providers, Support Teams, and Shared Services.
• Foster a culture of communication, engagement, accountability, and continuous learning. Conduct regular team meetings, daily huddles, and consistent 1:1 coaching.

Commercial Growth & Enterprise Collaboration

• Drive visit volume, engagement, and participation rates across the region.
• Participates in education and enrollment activities associated with acquiring new patient members and helping them to engage with our services.
• Ensures health center schedules are maintained and optimized to promote efficiencies in practices and patient satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5 – 7 years of leadership experience with proven success in healthcare operations, multisite services, or a comparable industry.

• Proven leadership experience developing and building teams
• Demonstrated full P&L responsibility for a large business unit or division.
• Expertise in building and leading high‑performing teams across clinical, operational, and business functions.
• Passion for patient‑centered care and teammate engagement.
• Exceptional client‑facing skills with the ability to build and sustain executive‑level partnerships.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and business judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.
• Experience in value‑based healthcare, employer‑sponsored healthcare, or population health management preferred.

Candidates for this position must reside in one of the following locations:

Milwaukee, WI

Chicago, IL (Will cover the entire State)

St. Louis, MO

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Ownership Mindset — Approaches the market as their business, accountable for outcomes. Operational Excellence — Executes with rigor, urgency, and results‑orientation.

Teammate First Leadership — Builds trust, develops talent, and creates high‑performing teams. Change Leadership – Navigates ambiguity, leads transformation, and scales what works.

People Centric Thinking – Prioritizes relationships and service excellence in every interaction.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $150,000/yr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive.