Interim Chief Ambulatory Officer

Location: Major Acute Care Hospital | California
Assignment Type: Interim (Full-Time, On-Site Preferred)
Start: ASAP | Duration: 3–6 Months (with potential extension)

Are you a seasoned ambulatory leader ready to step into a high-impact interim role at a large, mission-driven hospital in California? This organization is navigating a period of transformational change and seeks a strategic, hands-on Interim Chief Ambulatory Officer (CAO) to stabilize and elevate operations across a broad ambulatory footprint.

This is more than a stopgap assignment — it’s an opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in access, patient flow, clinic performance, and system alignment.

As Interim CAO, you’ll report directly to the COO and work cross-functionally to:

• Lead and support multiple ambulatory service lines, including specialty and primary care clinics.

• Improve care coordination, operational efficiency, and throughput across the ambulatory enterprise.

• Partner with physician leadership and nursing to elevate performance, culture, and outcomes.

• Assess current structures and processes, recommending and implementing key improvements.

• Mentor and empower director-level clinic leaders and frontline teams.

• Contribute to strategic decisions that support both short-term stability and long-term growth.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Large-Scale Impact: Oversee operations across dozens of clinic sites serving diverse communities.

• Collaborative Culture: Work with forward-thinking executives who welcome expertise and fresh perspective.

• California Lifestyle: Enjoy a beautiful and vibrant location with year-round sunshine, whether you're commuting in or relocating temporarily.

• Stability Meets Strategy: While the hospital seeks a permanent CAO, this role is critical for continuity and progress.

• A proven ambulatory operations leader, ideally at the executive or senior director level.

• Skilled in multi-site clinic management, operational turnarounds, and physician partnerships.

• Known for your ability to drive change, build trust, and get results.

• Previous interim experience is a plus, but not required.

Let’s talk. This is an immediate need, and we’re moving quickly.
DM me directly or email Mike.Duggan@peakrecruiter.com to explore details and next steps.

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