Director of Operations - Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics

Paradigm Search Group is conducting a highly confidential search for an experienced Director of Operations on behalf of a successful, established plastic surgery and medical aesthetics practice in New Jersey. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished healthcare or aesthetics professional who can operate beyond the scope of a traditional Practice Manager. The Director of Operations will serve as a strategic business partner to physician ownership, with broad responsibility for the operational, financial, and organizational performance of the practice. We are seeking a proactive, decisive leader who can build accountability, develop people, improve systems, analyze performance, and independently drive initiatives forward. Key Responsibilities Partner with physician ownership to translate strategic vision into operational priorities and measurable goals. Lead practice operations with a focus on efficiency, consistency, profitability, and scalability. Manage operating budgets, financial KPIs, performance reporting, expenses, and financial controls. Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflow, profitability, and patient experience. Develop and maintain SOPs, processes, and scalable operational systems. Recruit, onboard, coach, develop, and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Establish clear performance expectations and create a culture of accountability. Oversee scheduling, workflow, resource allocation, payroll, vendors, inventory, and administrative functions. Utilize KPIs and data to drive measurable improvements in organizational performance. Serve as the senior escalation point for operational, personnel, and complex patient matters. Proactively identify challenges and present physician ownership with thoughtful solutions and recommendations. The client is specifically seeking a leader who can independently resolve operational and personnel matters within established authority rather than relying on the physician owner for routine decision-making. Qualifications 5–7+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, plastic surgery, medical aesthetics, concierge medicine, or a related specialty environment. Demonstrated success leading and developing multidisciplinary teams. Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, financial reporting, KPI management, and performance analysis. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and organizational performance. Strong executive presence, professional judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with EMR and practice-management systems; ModMed experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or healthcare management certification is a plus. Compensation Base salary, commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus based on financial, operational, team, and patient-experience KPIs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader seeking meaningful operational ownership and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on an established organization’s continued growth. This search is being conducted on a highly confidential basis. All candidate inquiries and information will be handled with strict discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr