Regional Vice President, Operations II, USPI – Houston

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International seeks a Regional Vice President for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the Houston market. You will oversee operations, financial management, and strategic partnerships across centers, with a focus on growth, safety, and exceptional patient care.

Lead a high-performing team, recruit top surgeons, and drive EBITDA growth while expanding service lines and improving outcomes. This role demands strategic vision, strong relationship-building with health systems, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience with exposure to healthcare business development and operations, finance and business consulting.
• Proven track record in developing growth strategies and leadership in healthcare settings.
• Ability to work with C-suite healthcare partners, physicians, employees, patients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Design and implement ambitious business plans for each facility, collaborating with administrators to achieve objectives and report to the board.
• Driving Growth: Accelerate case growth by attracting top surgeons, optimizing partnerships with health systems, and launching new service lines.
• Leadership Development: Mentor future healthcare leaders with training in HR, finance and communications.
• Partnership Excellence: Oversee physician equity and succession planning while enhancing partnerships with health systems.
• Cultural Excellence: Champion EDGE initiatives to foster a culture of safety, patient satisfaction, and strong leadership.
• Lead innovation and drive long-term success across centers.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Relationship Building

People Management

Executive Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Lead the transformation of healthcare as the Regional Vice President (RVP) for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the Houston market. This influential position offers a unique chance to drive growth, forge innovative partnerships, and shape the direction of multiple centers. You will oversee operations, financial management, and strategic partnerships while creating a culture of safety delivering exceptional patient care.

As the RVP, you will play a key role in driving case volume growth and EBITDA, while actively recruiting top surgeons and strengthening relationships with existing physician partners. Your leadership will propel expansion efforts, fostering a high-performing culture and ensuring minimal employee turnover. In this role, you’ll also champion operational efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and implement strategies that drive long‑term success in all centers.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Design and implement ambitious business plans for each facility, collaborating closely with Surgery Center Administrators to ensure objectives are achieved and regularly reviewed at the board level.


• Driving Growth: Accelerate case growth by attracting top surgeons’ talent, optimizing partnerships with healthcare systems, and launching new service lines that drive revenue growth and enhance profitability.


• Leadership Development: Develop and mentor future healthcare leaders by providing comprehensive training in HR, finance, and communications, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline and effective succession plans for all key roles.


• Partnership Excellence: Proactively oversee physician equity and succession planning while enhancing partnerships with health systems through transparent communication and focus on shared success.


• Cultural Excellence: Champion USPI's EDGE and leadership initiatives by implementing programs such as BeSafe and BeKind to foster a culture of safety, enhance patient satisfaction, and create a workplace where leadership flourishes.


• This is an opportunity to lead innovation and leave a lasting impact in the healthcare industry. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must have OR Operations experience


• Must have a bachelors degree


• Prefer Master's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration; equivalent experience considered


• Minimum five years’ experience with exposure to healthcare business development & operations, finance and business consulting


• Demonstrated experience in developing growth strategies and a proven track record in people m management skills


• Excellent verbal, written and formal presentation communication skills; ability to work well with “C” level healthcare partners, physicians, employees, patients, and fellow workers


• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint with strong analytical and presentation skills


• Ability to effectively articulate financial results and respond to questions from hospital and physician partners


• Strong mathematical aptitude to assist with financial budgeting, reporting and analysis

Travel:

Up to 75% local travel required within the Houston region. Selected candidates will be required to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.