Clinical Director

Director of Clinical Operations - Ophthalmology

Salary range: $110 - 125k dependent upon experience

Location: Rockville, MD.

Reports To: CEO, Managing Partners and Shareholders. Direct Reports: 3 Clinical Managers (with oversight of ~30 clinical staff)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Operations to lead clinical service delivery across our 6-office ophthalmology practice . This role is responsible for the operational performance, quality, and consistency of clinical care delivered by 18 physicians and a clinical support team of approximately 30 staff members , including Ophthalmic Technicians, Scribes, Opticians, and other allied clinical personnel.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with deep ophthalmology experience who has successfully managed clinical operations across multiple sites and led sizable teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations across all 6 office locations, ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care and efficient clinic flow
• Partner with physicians to align clinical workflows with provider needs and patient volume
• Standardize clinical protocols, staffing models, and best practices across all sites

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage and mentor 3 Clinical Managers, who in turn oversee clinical staff at each site
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management across the broader clinical team (Ophthalmic Technicians, Scribes, Opticians, and other support staff)
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives to build a strong, scalable clinical team
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Multi-Site Operations Management

• Monitor and manage clinical staffing levels, scheduling, and coverage across all 6 offices
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks affecting patient throughput and provider efficiency
• Ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures, and clinical standards practice-wide

Quality, Compliance & Performance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations, OSHA, HIPAA, and ophthalmology-specific clinical standards
• Monitor key operational and clinical performance metrics (patient flow, wait times, staff productivity, patient satisfaction) and drive improvement initiatives
• Support audits, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance programs

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with practice leadership on growth initiatives, new site openings, and resource planning
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Administration to support budgeting, staffing plans, and operational goals
• Serve as a key liaison between clinical staff, physicians, and executive leadership

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of ophthalmology practice experience (clinical operations, practice management, or related leadership role)
• Proven experience managing a multi-site practice with at least 3 locations
• Demonstrated experience directly or indirectly supervising 20+ employees
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic clinical roles and workflows (Ophthalmic Technicians, Scribes, Opticians)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly between office locations
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance standards (HIPAA, OSHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Certification such as COE (Certified Ophthalmic Executive) or similar
• Experience with EHR systems commonly used in ophthalmology practices
• Background in change management or practice growth/expansion

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits: health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, etc.

Opportunity to lead clinical operations for a growing, multi-site ophthalmology practice

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