Our client, a leading healthcare provider operating a network of many primary care clinics in many states, is seeking a high-caliber, battle-tested Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to take full ownership of our organizational health, growth, and clinical excellence.

As the CEO, you are the ultimate steward of the company. You will hold "the buck stops here" responsibility for every department, ensuring that their multi-site network operates as a cohesive, profitable, and patient-centric enterprise. This role requires a rare blend of financial rigors, operational expertise,

Core Areas of Responsibility:

Financial Stewardship & P&L Management

• Full P&L Accountability: Maintain total oversight of the company’s financial health across all 30 locations.
• Revenue Cycle Management (RCM): Optimize billing, coding, and collections to maximize EBITDA.
• Budgeting: Develop and manage annual departmental budgets, ensuring strict cost controls and strategic reinvestment of capital.

Compliance, Risk & Quality Assurance

• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure 100% compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and state-specific healthcare regulations.
• Audit Readiness: Lead the organization through internal and external audits.
• Risk Mitigation: Oversee malpractice insurance, patient safety protocols, and legal frameworks to protect the company’s assets and reputation.

Growth: Sales & Marketing

• Patient Acquisition: Direct the marketing department to execute data-driven campaigns (digital, community outreach, and referral-based) to increase patient volume.
• Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with payers, specialists, and hospital systems to expand the referral network.
• Market Expansion: Identify and lead the execution of new clinic openings or acquisitions.

Patient Access: Intake & Scheduling

• Call Center & Front Desk: Standardize the intake process across all 30 sites to ensure a seamless "first touch" for patients.
• Optimization: Implement advanced scheduling algorithms to minimize "no-show" rates and maximize provider utilization.
• Patient Experience: Monitor Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and implement corrective actions for any service bottlenecks.

Operations & Facility Management

• Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance, lease negotiations, and physical safety of all 30 clinical locations.
• Supply Chain: Centralize procurement to leverage economies of scale for medical supplies and technology.
• IT & EHR: Ensure the stability and security of the Electronic Health Record system and clinical technology stack.

Human Capital & Culture

• Clinical Leadership: Partner with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to ensure provider satisfaction and retention.
• Accountability: Establish Clear Performance Indicators (KPIs) for every department head and hold them to rigorous standards.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: Minimum of 10–15 years in executive healthcare leadership, specifically managing multi-site clinical operations (Primary Care experience highly preferred).
• Education: MBA, MHA, or equivalent executive experience.
• Mindset: You must be a "systems thinker" who can zoom out to see the 30-clinic strategy and zoom in to solve a specific departmental crisis.
• Directness: A leadership style characterized by transparency, high expectations, and decisive action.

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Salary: $300K - $450K + Profit Sharing