National Director, Clinical Operations & Quality

United Surgical Partners International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, including United Surgical Partners International, seeks a National Director of Clinical Operations to oversee clinical diligence, integration, and quality initiatives across acquired centers and hospitals. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory adherence, and alignment with central leadership.

The position requires RN licensure, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership to drive performance improvement and clinical standardization post-acquisition.

Qualifications

• RN with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in nursing or business is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, clinical outcomes and medical terminology in hospital/ASC operations.
• Recent leadership experience in hospital or ambulatory surgery center settings.
• Analytical ability to perform audits and develop strategic plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for multiple stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical diligence and integration for newly acquired centers and de novo projects.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Quality teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Oversee clinical operations across multiple facilities and ensure safety and quality protocols.
• Develop and deploy clinical protocols, policies, and onboarding plans post-acquisition.
• Coordinate accreditation survey preparation and follow-up for ASC teams.
• Mentor ASC clinical leaders and drive organization-wide quality initiatives.
• Travel roughly 75% to supporting markets and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Master’s degree in nursing or business (preferred)

Job description

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, including United Surgical Partners International, seeks a National Director of Clinical Operations to oversee clinical diligence, integration, and quality initiatives across acquired centers and hospitals. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory adherence, and alignment with central leadership.

The position requires RN licensure, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership to drive performance improvement and clinical standardization post-acquisition.