Director of ASC Operations

Director of ASC Operations Midwest Vision Partners is seeking a Director of ASC Operations to serve as a strategic and operational leader supporting the VP of ASCs in managing a portfolio of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across our organization. This role partners closely with corporate leadership, center administrators, physicians, and clinical teams to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance. The Director will support day-to-day operational execution while driving standardization, growth initiatives, and long-term strategic planning across multiple sites. The ideal candidate brings deep ASC operations expertise, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to build trust with surgeons and clinical leaders across multiple sites. Hybrid Role: Ohio, Michigan ONLY About Midwest Vision Partners Vision is a precious gift. Midwest Vision Partners (MVP) is focused on improving and preserving it for as many patients as possible by cultivating a network of world-class ophthalmologists and optometrists who provide exceptional, patient-centered care. Headquartered in Chicago, MVP proudly supports 70+ locations across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Illinois, with over 140 physicians and 1,500 employees, all focused on providing top-notch, customized results for each of our patients. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Partner closely with the VP of ASCs to translate organizational priorities into site-level execution and measurable outcomes. Provide direct operational support for multiple ASCs, ensuring centers meet performance, quality, and patient experience goals. Partner with ASC Administrators and clinical leaders to drive daily operational excellence and streamline case flow, staffing models, scheduling templates, and block utilization. Support centers in achieving survey readiness and maintaining compliance with AAAHC, CMS, OSHA, and state-specific regulatory requirements. Financial Performance & Reporting Monitor ASC financial performance, including revenue, EBITDA, cost per case, labor utilization, and supply management. Collaborate with corporate finance to support annual budgeting, monthly close processes, forecasting, and ongoing performance reviews. Use data-driven insights to identify trends, guide decision-making, and implement performance improvements across centers. Strategic Growth & Physician Engagement Support physician relations, onboarding, and retention efforts for surgeons and anesthesia teams across centers. Partner with corporate development to evaluate expansion opportunities, decommissioning plans, new ASC builds, and potential acquisitions. Drive key growth initiatives such as block time realignment, external MD growth strategies, and the introduction of new technologies or service lines. Collaborate with center leadership teams to maintain high levels of surgeon satisfaction and operational transparency. Corporate Partnership & Cross-Functional Alignment Serve as a liaison between ASCs and corporate departments including Finance, HR, IT, Compliance, Supply Chain, and RCM. Drive alignment and execution of corporate initiatives, technology rollouts, ASC software selection, and performance dashboard utilization. Partner with People/HR to support ASC Administrators with leadership development, hiring, coaching, and retention strategies for ASC staff. Partner with Compliance to oversee credentialing, user access reviews, and internal audit processes. Process Standardization & Technology Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making, identify trends, and implement performance improvements. Lead standardization efforts across centers, including policies, workflows, staffing models, case costing, purchasing, and reporting. Drive adoption, training, and optimization of ASC systems including EHR platforms (HST, SIS), inventory management, scheduling, and financial reporting tools. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. What You Know Registered Nurse (RN) required. Minimum 5 years of ASC or surgical operations leadership experience, ideally across multiple sites. Strong knowledge of ASC regulatory frameworks including AAAHC, CMS, OSHA, and applicable state regulations. Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&Ls, and core operational KPIs. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Proven track record of physician engagement, staff development, and cross-functional operational leadership. Ability to travel routinely to assigned ASCs. Experience with HST ASC EHR systems (SIS and HST) is strongly preferred. Candidates located in Michigan or Ohio strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr