Regional VP, Ophthalmology Operations & Growth

Optify Search; Arizona; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Optify Search is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading private equity-backed ophthalmology platform for a Regional Vice President. Reporting directly to the COO, this executive will drive regional performance across clinics and ASCs, own the regional P&L, and lead a growth agenda spanning organic and acquisition-driven initiatives.

The role requires advanced degree consideration and 5+ years in healthcare operations leadership within multi-site physician practices, with 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years healthcare operations leadership in multi-site physician practice, including 3+ years in ophthalmology.
• Proven success managing full P&L responsibility in a private equity-backed healthcare organization.
• Strong financial and operational acumen in budgeting, forecasting, productivity management and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own full regional P&L accountability, ensuring achievement of financial, operational, and growth objectives.
• Lead performance across clinics, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and ancillary service lines within the region.
• Partner with executive and physician leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, budgets, and operational priorities.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI management, productivity improvement, and quality-focused initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing regional leadership teams to support continued growth.
• Collaborate with provider recruitment and HR teams to identify staffing needs and support talent acquisition efforts.
• Champion continuous improvement programs that enhance efficiency, patient experience, and overall performance.
• Support M&A activities, including operational due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition execution.
• Partner with corporate support functions to align resources and achieve regional business goals.
• Foster a collaborative culture across providers, staff, and leadership teams while maintaining a focus on patient outcomes and employee engagement.

Skills

P&L ownership

Healthcare operations leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

M&A integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

Optify Search is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading private equity-backed ophthalmology platform for a Regional Vice President. Reporting directly to the COO, this executive will drive regional performance across clinics and ASCs, own the regional P&L, and lead a growth agenda spanning organic and acquisition-driven initiatives.

The role requires advanced degree consideration and 5+ years in healthcare operations leadership within multi-site physician practices, with 3+