Specialty Care Operations Leader
Naperville, IL
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Specialty Care Operations Leader – Rheumatology Practice
Job Summary:
The Specialty Care Operations Leader is responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple specialty care clinics, primarily in the field of rheumatology. The role ensures clinical and business excellence through effective practice management, integration of newly acquired clinics, and financial sustainability. This leader combines subject matter expertise in the specialty area with strong operational and business acumen to drive patient-centered care and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualification & Requirements:
Education:
Job Summary:
The Specialty Care Operations Leader is responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple specialty care clinics, primarily in the field of rheumatology. The role ensures clinical and business excellence through effective practice management, integration of newly acquired clinics, and financial sustainability. This leader combines subject matter expertise in the specialty area with strong operational and business acumen to drive patient-centered care and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of specialty care clinics to ensure clinical and operational excellence
- Lead post-acquisition integration efforts, ensuring seamless transition and alignment with organizational standards
- Develop and implement business strategies for specialty practice growth and expansion
- Ensure financial viability of the specialty service line through effective budgeting and revenue optimization
- Partner with physician leaders to align clinical operations with strategic and quality objectives
- Implement and monitor compliance, risk management, and quality assurance programs specific to specialty care
- Mentor and develop clinic managers and staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Monitor specialty-specific KPIs and use data insights to drive operational and clinical improvements
Qualification & Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or clinical specialty degree) preferred.
- 8+ years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, preferably within specialty care.
- Proven expertise in practice management and financial oversight in specialty care environments, particularly in rheumatology.
- Experience managing multiple clinics and integrating post-acquisition practices.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to manage across multiple sites.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage physicians, staff, and stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with adaptability to dynamic healthcare environments.
- High integrity, accountability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Comprehensive understanding of specialty care delivery models, workflows, and patient needs.
- Expertise in practice management, physician engagement, and patient experience strategies.
- Knowledge of compliance and accreditation standards specific to specialty practices.
- Proficiency with healthcare information systems (EHR/EMR platforms).
- Ability to use financial and operational analytics tools for decision-making.
- Strong skills in MS Office Suite and practice management software.
- At One Health, we believe healthcare is more than a profession — it’s a promise.
- A promise to treat every person with dignity, compassion, and exceptional care.
- A promise to work together across specialties and settings so patients get the right care at the right time. A promise to strengthen the communities we serve, because healthier people mean stronger families, stronger neighborhoods, and stronger futures.
- We’re a growing alliance of specialty care organizations working as one — including One Health Partners, One Health Alliance, and United Woundcare Institute.
- Together, we support independent clinics, deliver high-quality care, and build the systems that make healthcare work better for everyone.
- We don’t measure success in profits. We measure it in lives improved, trust earned, and futures made brighter.
- When we work as one, patients thrive — and communities grow stronger.
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