Head of Clinical Operations & Wellness Services

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Woman’s Hospital seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Operations in Baton Rouge, LA to provide strategic leadership across clinical support, allied health, and wellness services. The role reports to the COO and drives daily operational efficiency, fiscal discipline, and strict regulatory compliance in Imaging, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Wellness Center.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a health-related field, 10+ years of healthcare operations leadership, and certifications such as ACHE

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field.
• ACHE certification or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• 10 years of progressive operational healthcare management experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Allied Health Oversight: direct daily operations of Imaging, Laboratory, and Pharmacy to maximize throughput and minimize patient wait times.
• Wellness Center Operations: oversee clinical therapy services and fitness/spa programs with patient onboarding and safety protocols.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: bridge allied health, nutritional, and wellness departments with nursing and medical staff.
• Laboratory Quality: ensure CLIA-compliant operations, accreditation, proficiency testing, and quality control logs.
• Pharmacy Security: oversee DEA compliance, State Board mandates, and USP standards for sterile/hazardous drug compounding.
• Accreditation Readiness: maintain survey readiness for The Joint Commission and CMS Conditions of Participation.

Skills

Operational leadership

Healthcare management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing

ACHE certification or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Woman’s Hospital seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Operations in Baton Rouge, LA to provide strategic leadership across clinical support, allied health, and wellness services. The role reports to the COO and drives daily operational efficiency, fiscal discipline, and strict regulatory compliance in Imaging, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Wellness Center.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a health-related field, 10+ years of healthcare operations leadership, and certifications such as ACHE