Executive Director Operations
Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Penngrove
Posted on: January 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a seasoned professional
with a strategic mindset and a passion for healthcare integration?
Do you excel in driving clinical and financial outcomes while
navigating complex regulatory environments? If so, we have a
dynamic opportunity for you! This position will oversee both
Healdsburg Hospital, a 43-bed critical access hospital with 24/7
emergency department, and Petaluma Valley Hospital, an 80-bed
hospital which offers 24-hour emergency care. Direct reports
include: Imaging, EVS and Rehabilitation (PTs/OTs) The Role: Under
the guidance of the Chief Administrative Officer, you will operate
with significant independence to deliver clinical operating and
financial results that align with approved strategic plans and
policies. Youll be responsible for: Integration Strategy Developer:
Craft and implement effective integration strategies for Sonoma
County Hospitals, ensuring seamless operations across clinical and
support services. Financial Steward: Develop and maintain operating
and capital budgets, conduct variance analyses, and implement
strategic and tactical plans with performance dashboards to track
growth, quality, customer satisfaction, and financial targets.
Collaborative Partner: Work closely with Executive Leadership,
Medical Staff, Community Board, and Service Line Directors to
identify business strategies and market opportunities, ensuring
compliance with state and federal regulations. Political Savvy
Leader: Build cohesion across multiple teams, leveraging strong
integration skills with political acumen to foster a collaborative
environment. What Youll Do: Strategic Leadership: Lead the
development and implementation of the hospital’s strategic
priorities, initiatives, goals, tactics, and action plans. Adjust
resources as needed to achieve desired outcomes. Policy Innovator:
Develop department policies and procedures that promote growth in
ambulatory settings, enhance organizational performance, and boost
patient and customer satisfaction. Customer Satisfaction Champion:
Formulate, implement, and sustain plans for improved customer and
patient satisfaction using Studer, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
Operational Manager: Oversee and manage a variety of outpatient,
clinical, and support services to drive quality, patient
experience, and caregiver engagement outcomes. Business Developer:
Ensure business development priorities and strategies are
integrated into operations, budget, and capital planning. Community
Relations Builder: Maintain positive relationships with Medical
Staff and monitor employee morale, fostering innovation and program
growth. What Youll Bring: Educational Background: Bachelors degree
in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field; Masters
degree preferred. Experience: Five years of progressive leadership
in healthcare business development, strategic planning, and
operational improvement, with experience in service consolidation
across multiple hospitals. Communication Skills: Excellent oral and
written communication capabilities. Program Development Expertise:
Strong program development, management, and leadership skills with
political savvy. Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of
healthcare trends, legislation, and regulations affecting
hospitals. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Be a key player in shaping
the future of healthcare, improving clinical outcomes, and
enhancing patient experiences. Growth Opportunities: Unleash your
potential in a role that encourages innovation and professional
development. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated
team of professionals committed to excellence and continuous
improvement. Dynamic Setting: Embrace the challenges and rewards of
working in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare industry. Ready to
Shape the Future of Healthcare? If youre a visionary leader with a
passion for healthcare integration, we invite you to apply and join
our team in creating a healthier future for all. About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care
for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means
that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your
career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide
best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where
diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and
respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve
in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health
and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico,
Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care
organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices
and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor
and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates
on the wage range for this position. The successful candidates
placement on the wage range for this position will be determined
based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors.
These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may
be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or
bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits
package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer
matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life
insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental
leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits,
well-being resources and much more. Applicants in the
Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with
arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in
accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance
Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Pay
Range: $ 95.99 - $ 171.60 The amounts listed are the base pay
range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such
as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra
shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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