Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Knoxville, TN

We’re recruiting a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for University Eye Specialists, a well-respected, established ophthalmology practice. The CEO works with the Board of Directors to ensure the successful and productive running of the clinic and ancillary services. The position is responsible for leading the practice in strategic planning, clinical operations, staff/leadership development, and financial oversight/reporting. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors and leads the practice’s senior management team.

Founded in 1935 by Dr. John L. Montgomery Sr., the first board-certified ophthalmologist in the region, University Eye Specialists has grown to include regionally and nationally respected ophthalmologists and optometrists practicing in seven vision health care centers across the region. The practice includes leading ophthalmic surgeons and subspecialists from around the country and continues to be one of the most respected and comprehensive eye care practices serving patients in East Tennessee and beyond.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of medical management experience in a senior leadership role. (Ophthalmology experience is a plus.)
• Bachelor’s degree in health, business administration, or a related field. (Master’s degree in medical administration, business administration, or related field preferred.)
• Extensive managerial experience, including proven success in building and leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in developing and managing an operating and capital budget.
• Experience in negotiating general business and managed care contracts.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent leadership, team-building, and people management / coordination skills.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources modeling.
• Working knowledge of standard accounting and finance principles.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and software, particularly a fully integrated medical office software package and electronic medical records.
• Working knowledge of all relevant aspects of health care legislation, including but not limited to the Affordable Care Act and MIPS compliance / reporting.
• Ability to identify and develop business and growth opportunities.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, develop creative solutions, and resolve difficult problems.
• High degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
• Strong internal and external relationship-building skills and ability to handle delicate political situations.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate to individuals and groups, in writing and orally, with clarity and tact.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business planning.
• Financial operations.
• Personnel management.
• Practice operations.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $225,000, dependent upon skills and experience.

University Eye Specialists has partnered with VMG Health to conduct the recruiting process.

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