Administrative Director, Ambulatory Operations

Nemours is seeking an Administrative Director of Ambulatory Operations in Jacksonville, FL.The Director of Ambulatory Administrative Operations will have strategic and operational oversight of practice for designated service lines within the department. Reporting to the AVP, Practice Administrator, the director of operations oversees the administrative, operational, strategic planning, financials, and development activities of designated service lines across North FL and across all functions. The Director of Ambulatory Administrative Operations will be responsible for establishing and managing a cohesive administrative and operational infrastructure for these cross-disciplinary specialties which includes physician practice and hospital partnerships; developing and implementing business plans to support the growth and financial success of the specialties and specific specialty initiatives; identifying opportunities to improve the patient and family service experience; assuring patient and associate safety; and establishing collaborative relationships with various departments and managers within Florida and across the Nemours Foundation in support of specialty providers. The Director of Ambulatory Administrative Operations, in collaboration with specialties Chairs, Chiefs, and Nursing Leaders, is responsible for representing administration as appropriate and assuring compliance with all applicable law and regulatory requirements affecting the areas of responsibility.Essential FunctionsLeadership, Strategy, and Planning:With the chairs, chiefs, and nursing leaders, develops, recommends, and implements financially viable business and organizational models that balance and align the interests of designated specialties various business units, clinical disciplines, and providers, to achieve maximum flexibility for program development.With the chairs, chiefs, and nursing leaders, leads the strategic growth of assigned service lines, formulating and gaining approval for strategic business plans and objectives. Working with specialties chairs, chiefs, nursing leaders, Nemours’ leadership, planning, marketing, and business development team:Identifies, develops, and implements new and enhanced existing outpatient clinical programs and services to achieve growth goalsWith business development, develops specialties outreach strategic plansEnsures that strategic and program planning for specialty initiatives are linked to operational and capital budgeting processes, as well as facilities development and long-range master planningWith marketing, establishes marketing and promotional programs that enhance awareness and preference for specialty programs and clinical services among key customer constituencies.Works collaboratively with specialties chairs, chiefs, and nursing leaders in the development, communication and implementation of goals and objectives at all campus and satellite locations in North FL.Ensures that goals are in alignment with the corporate strategies.Establishes a cooperative working relationship with the practice and partner hospital management teams to advance the goals of the practice and partner hospital as they relate to each specialty.Responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with community and health agencies and partner institutions.Operations and Financial Management:Works with the specialties chairs and chiefs to provide administrative and operational oversight of all divisions, programs, and sites organized within the specialties.In collaboration with the specialties Chairs and Division Chiefs develops, monitors, and meets the operational and capital budget financial goals for all areas of responsibility encompassed by service lines.In collaboration with the specialties leaders and its leadership team, recommends a sufficient number of qualified/competent persons and other resources (including space) to provide necessary services, support all sites and initiatives, and to accommodate planned growth.Develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.Collaborates effectively with providers and clinical teams to deliver quality care in a family-centered model in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Monitors clinical operations and quality improvement initiatives including compliance with established efficiency benchmarks including charge capture and delays, RVU productivity, chart documentation, etc.Participates in the organization’s service excellence and continuous improvement mission.Responsible for the coordination and integration of intradepartmental and interdepartmental servicesCommunicates with physicians and other providers to determine effectiveness of the service delivery system of the various departments that support providers’ activity.In collaboration with nursing leadership assures that the providers, divisions, programs, and all areas of responsibility understand the clinic’s programs on Safety Management, Quality Assurance and Improvement, and their role in each program.Communicates effectively with the specialties Chairs/Chiefs, Site Practice Administrator, CMO, and VP Florida Practice Administrator to review issues and update on progress towards meeting established personal, site, and enterprise goals. As appropriate, identifies problems in the area of responsibility and resolves or presents recommended actions to FL Site Practice Administrator, Department Chair, CMO, and VP Florida Practice Administrator.RequirementsBachelor's Degree requireMinimum of 3 years experience in healthcare management is required; 5+ years preferred. Demonstrated record of progressively responsible administrative experience in health care required. Pediatric or specialty related experience is preferred. Proven track record of working collaboratively with physician, nursing, and administrative leadership. Demonstrated success in applying performance improvement methodologies and project team facilitation. Relevant experience in the presentation of written and oral materials, interaction with medical leadership, administration and self-directed project completion Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-11