Director of Clinical Operations

Lead hospital operations at Catalina Island Health by coordinating patient access, service delivery, and fiscal stewardship across assigned departments. Develop and monitor operational policies, workflows, and standards while overseeing manager recruitment, scheduling, coaching, and succession planning. Drive initiatives to improve patient flow, throughput, and care coordination through data analysis, Lean methodologies, and performance improvement projects. Ensure compliance with CMS, CDPH, OSHA, HIPAA, and accreditation standards while managing operating budgets, labor productivity, and resource allocation. Serve as an operational resource during emergencies, disasters, and mass casualty incidents, partnering with physicians to optimize service line growth and provider satisfaction. Represent the organization positively within the community and support outreach initiatives to improve healthcare access.