Senior Vice President, Ambulatory and Medical Group Operations

Witt/Kieffer, Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is seeking a Senior Vice President, Ambulatory and Medical Group Operations to lead the ambulatory platform and employed medical group. Based in Carbondale, IL, this role reports to the CEO and chairs initiatives across operations, finance, and clinical integration.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative executive with deep health system experience, data-driven decision making, and a track record of growth and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead ambulatory and medical group operations across SIH's footprint.
• Develop and execute business plans to improve access and efficiency.
• Oversee capital and operating budgets for ambulatory sites.
• Drive growth initiatives including new sites of care and service line expansion.
• Partner with physician leadership and executive team to align strategy.

Job description

The Senior Vice President, Ambulatory and Medical Group Operations role with Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) represents an opportunity for a strategic, collaborative executive to serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and lead the continued evolution of SIH’s ambulatory platform and employed medical group. Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this individual will provide executive oversight of ambulatory operations, medical group performance, and service line integration, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term strategic priorities.

Based in Carbondale, Illinois, SIH is an independent, not-for-profit health system with more than 4,000 employees and approximately $800 million in net patient revenue. The system includes four hospitals, a growing ambulatory network, and a medical group of approximately 300 providers. SIH has demonstrated a strong commitment to reinvestment in its people, infrastructure, and clinical programs, and is well positioned for continued growth. As the healthcare environment shifts toward outpatient care, access, and value-based delivery models, SIH is focused on strengthening its ambulatory footprint, enhancing physician alignment, and expanding services across the region.

The SVP, Ambulatory and Medical Group Operations will play a central role in advancing these priorities by driving the strategic growth, operational performance, and geographic expansion of ambulatory and medical group services. This leader will partner closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and physician leadership to develop and execute business plans that enhance access, improve efficiency, and ensure a high-quality, patient-centered care model. The role will have direct oversight of capital and operating budgets across the ambulatory enterprise, with accountability for financial performance, resource optimization, and disciplined execution of growth initiatives, including new sites of care and service line expansion.

In addition, the SVP will serve as a key connector across the system, fostering strong relationships with physician leaders, hospital operations, and service line teams to ensure alignment and integration. This individual will champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous performance improvement, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to advance clinical outcomes and meet regulatory requirements. The SVP will also be responsible for building and developing a high-performing leadership team, promoting accountability, succession planning, and professional growth, while establishing credibility and trust throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will be a visible, collaborative, and highly respected leader with deep experience in ambulatory and medical group operations within a complex health system environment. They will bring a data-driven and innovative approach to improving access, operational efficiency, and physician engagement, along with a demonstrated ability to lead growth and transformation. This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced executive to shape the future of SIH’s ambulatory strategy and play a meaningful role in advancing care delivery across the communities it serves.

The base salary will be in the $400,000 – $500,000 range based on experience and qualifications plus competitive incentive and benefits packages.