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Organization:
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - NorthPosition Overview:
The Director, Regional Operations under the direction of the SHBA Foundation Operations Executive will, plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate the operations of their specific location, ensuring operational excellence that supports the organization's strategic focus on quality, service, and affordability that meets the overall strategic direction of Sutter Health Bay Area and Sutter Health. Position will be responsible for implementing and monitoring policies and procedures that ensure high-quality, efficient and compassionate patient care. Incumbent will work collaboratively with the geographic leadership team and service line leaders, to promote planning, innovation, and problem solving within their local geography. This position has authority, accountability and responsibility for all building operations in their assigned geographic area, including patient satisfaction, quality of care, and responsibility of managing all capital expenditures. The position requires a working understanding of business and financial practice, lean operating principles, the ability to communicate, interact and work with all levels of staff, physicians, and leadership within their region.Job Description:
EDUCATION
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Bachelor's: Business, Health Services or related healthcare field or equivalent education/experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- 7+ years progressive management experience in healthcare setting with at least 5 years in managing multiple care center operations and / or ancillary / support departments.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial management, strategic and operational planning, and developing, implementing and monitoring new and existing programs, processes and practices.
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining physician, vendor, and contractor relationships.
- Expertise in leading management and multi disciplinary teams in the achievement of company goals.
- Ability to communicate clearly to all levels of the organization; recognizing the diverse needs of patients, physicians, staff and the multiple Sutter affiliates.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrated knowledge in areas of physician practice operations and financing and managed care business Prior experience in a managed care market required.
- Demonstrated record of developing highly effective working relationships with physicians.
- Excellent communication skills including oral, written and presentation.
- Effective leadership skills and decision-making skills.
- Core management skills in Lean Process preferred.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $209,185.60 to $334,692.80 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Services, or a related healthcare field, or equivalent education and experience
- 7+ years of progressive management experience in a healthcare setting
- At least 5 years managing multiple care center operations and/or ancillary or support departments
- Experience with financial management, strategic and operational planning, and developing, implementing, and monitoring programs, processes, and practices
- Experience developing and maintaining physician, vendor, and contractor relationships
- Experience leading management and multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of physician practice operations, financing, and managed care business
- Prior experience in a managed care market
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with physicians
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Effective leadership and decision-making skills
- Lean process management skills
Sutter Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sutter Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Sutter Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.
Sutter Health Insights
What We Do
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.








