Executive Leader for Orthopedic Care & Growth

AAOE - American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Midwest Orthopaedic Center in Peoria, IL is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to guide the practice into its next growth phase. You will partner with the physician board to sustain independence, drive profitability, and strengthen regional partnerships.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in healthcare administration or MBA with at least 5 years in senior executive roles within a large physician group, and a proven track record in managing ancillary services like PT and MRI.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (MHA or MBA) or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of senior executive leadership in a large physician practice.
• Experience optimizing profitable ancillary service lines (PT, MRI) and negotiating payer contracts.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: develop and execute long-term plans to maintain independence and market position.
• Operational Excellence: oversee daily operations of clinical and ancillary departments for efficiency and patient experience.
• Financial Management: lead revenue cycle, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning for a multi-million-dollar enterprise.
• Hospital Relations: act as liaison with regional hospital systems for coverage and co-management.
• Provider Relations & Recruitment: support recruitment and onboarding of orthopedic surgeons and APPs.
• Team Development: lead and mentor the executive team and staff to maintain high retention.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Payer contracting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) or MBA

Job description

Midwest Orthopaedic Center in Peoria, IL is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to guide the practice into its next growth phase. You will partner with the physician board to sustain independence, drive profitability, and strengthen regional partnerships.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in healthcare administration or MBA with at least 5 years in senior executive roles within a large physician group, and a proven track record in managing ancillary services like PT and MRI.