MIDWEST Director Regional ASC Operations / Sr. Surgical Center Administrator
St. Louis, Missouri (Midwest Territory)
155-200K+ Bonus + Paid Relocation + Travel
A leading national healthcare organization specializing in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) platform is seeking an accomplished and highly mobile Director Regional ASC Operations / Sr. Surgical Center Administrator to support its facilities across the Mid-America division/Midwest region.
This is a critical "float pool" or SWAT Administrator role, responsible for providing high-level administrative coverage and operational leadership across multiple centers on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned ASC Administrator who thrives in dynamic environments and can rapidly assess, stabilize, and optimize facility operations.
Travel (up to 25% or more) is required throughout the Mid-America division (Midwest states). Candidates must be willing and able to travel frequently and reliably.
Role Summary
The Director Regional ASC Operations / Sr. Surgical Center Administrator is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all aspects of operating functions, processes, and staff for assigned facilities. The primary goal is to efficiently provide surgical services that consistently exceed customer expectations and drive improvement in both clinical and financial operations.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations
I. Leadership and Governance
- Oversee the daily operation of the assigned facility/facilities.
- Act as the primary liaison between the Governing Board (or equivalent), the Medical Staff, and all facility departments.
- Report pertinent facility activities to the Governing Board at regular intervals.
- Ensure proper succession planning by appointing a responsible person in the Administrator's absence.
- Lead discussions and presentations during operations review calls with the Corporate Home Office team.
II. Business and Financial Management
- Develop, monitor, and control the facility's operations budget, capital budget, and staffing needs.
- Develop, monitor, and control the purchasing plan to remain within budget and ensure compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
- Establish pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards.
- Negotiate and control all external contracts (e.g., physicians, ancillary services, maintenance).
- Closely monitor variations in financial performance to maintain positive cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate operational frameworks, government regulatory agencies, and accrediting bodies.
III. Personnel Administration
- Manage all exempt and non-exempt employees using sound principles of practice and fairness.
- Oversee and ensure timely completion of employee performance reviews and evaluations.
- Approve and manage disciplinary actions, discharges, and additions/deletions of positions.
- Develop and utilize productivity analysis tools to assure efficiency of staff levels commensurate with surgical case volume.
- Implement a robust program for job-based orientation, training, and ongoing evaluation for all employees.
IV. Clinical Services and Quality Improvement
- Ensure surgical programs and clinical services comply with all regulatory and accrediting body standards.
- Work collaboratively with the Medical Director and Medical Executive Committee to evaluate and develop new surgical services.
- Manage clinical departments (e.g., nursing, central supply, medical records) and supervise contracted services (e.g., laboratory, pharmacy).
- Develop, evaluate, and promote the implementation of a continuous Quality Improvement (QI) program.
- Administer the infection control program and identify/correct quality care issues.
V. Medical Staff Relationships
- Manage the facility’s practitioner credentialing process.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director on the review and revision of Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.
- Foster positive relationships between employees and practitioners, serving as a liaison in problem areas.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Experience: 7+ to 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare administration.
- Sector Experience: Must be an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Administrator.
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Travel: Must have a high willingness to travel Always (up to 25% travel required; candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check).
