The Vice President, Clinical Operations & Physician Partnerships (VP-COPP) is a senior leader within the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and is responsible for elevating clinical workflow performance and driving strong, consistent provider engagement across the imaging enterprise. This role translates clinical strategy into operational execution while ensuring that imaging facilities and radiologists/teleradiology partners have the tools, workflows, and support needed to deliver high-quality diagnostic care. The VP-COPP oversees national case management and medical records functions, leads key physician governance structures (including Physician Credentialing and the Physician Advisory Board), and partners across departments to improve turnaround times (TAT), documentation quality, and overall workflow efficiency. VP-COPP oversees national case management and medical records functions, leads key physician governance structures
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Operations & Workflow Optimization
Translate the CMO’s strategic goals into scalable operational initiatives across all markets. Provide executive oversight for national case management and medical records, strengthening these functions as core components of clinical workflow. Standardize clinical workflows to reduce variation and improve documentation completeness, image movement accuracy, and turnaround times. Support development and adoption of dashboards that provide visibility into clinical and operational performance. Partner with Compliance and Accreditation teams to maintain regulatory readiness.
Physician Relationship Management & Governance
Serve as the primary executive liaison for radiologists and teleradiology groups. Lead structured programs that enhance physician communication, engagement, and retention. Facilitate the Physician Advisory Board, ensuring productive dialogue and actionable outcomes. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with radiology partners, including preparation, facilitation, and follow-through. Serve as the senior point of escalation for physician related workflow issues.
Strategic Growth & Integration
Lead clinical integration work for new site launches, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Collaborate with IT and the CMO to assess and pilot emerging technologies, including AI tools, workflow automation, and clinical decision support platforms. Partner with divisional leaders to support service line expansion and operational readiness
Credentialing & Professional Standards
Provide executive oversight of the physician credentialing lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Support the Physician Credentialing Committee by reviewing documentation, tracking actions, and standardizing communications. Ensure consistent credentialing processes and strong coordination with market and corporate leaders.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; Master's Degree preferred.
7+ years of progressive leadership in healthcare operations, imaging, or physician group management.
Demonstrated success leading largescale operational change or performance improvement efforts.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to convert complex data into clear executive insights.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with physicians and senior leaders building skills with physicians and senior leaders
Preferred Requirements:
Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience (MS, MA, MBA)
Familiarity with imaging operations, PACS/RIS workflows, or teleradiology models.
Experience in healthcare management consulting, operational transformation, or performance improvement.
Background as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), radiology APP, or similar clinical role is a strong plus
Physical Requirements:
Standard office environment. May be exposed to environmental hazards such as exposure to noise, and travel.
More than 50% of the time:
Sit, stand, and walk.
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time:
Stoop, kneel or crawl.
Climb and balance.
Carry and lift 10-20 pounds
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