Director of Clinical Operations – Strategy
Aquarius Strategies
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Develop and execute clinical strategies that support organizational growth, enhance workflows, and strengthen clinical operations and staffing models across IME, Review Services, Case Management, and managed care service lines.
- Design, implement, and evaluate new clinical programs that improve outcomes and maximize value for clients across diverse markets and specialties.
- Provide clinical guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services and compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify areas of client or employee dissatisfaction and implement targeted solutions to elevate the customer and workforce experience.
- Partner closely with operations, business development, and cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support revenue objectives.
- Identify and support collaborative selling opportunities to expand service utilization and client engagement.
- Lead, mentor, train and inspire nursing and clinical teams to achieve high performance and professional growth.
- Oversee clinical recruitment strategies, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and performance development planning.
- Establish, monitor, and ensure compliance with quality initiatives, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, educate clients, and drive continuous improvement in program outcomes.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and leadership development activities for clinical staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; active Registered Nurse with Compact License.
- Minimum of 14 years of leadership experience in IME, Review Services, Case Management, clinical operations, claims, or managed care.
- Demonstrated success in developing new service lines and expanding program volume and geographic reach.
- Proven ability to lead nursing programs, execute business strategy, and deliver measurable results.
- Strong background in service innovation, talent development, accountability, and building high-performance cultures.
- Experience collaborating with executive leadership and sales teams during program development and launch.
- Experience supporting business capture efforts, including proposal development and bid processes.
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred.
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, Accident & Disability Benefits
- Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Supplemental Health Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan (matching)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical strategiesclinical programsevidence-based servicesdata analyticsperformance development planningclinical recruitmentservice line developmentprogram expansionbusiness strategy executionquality initiatives
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcoachingcollaborationcustomer experience improvementemployee engagementtalent developmentaccountabilityhigh-performance culture buildingcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursingRegistered NurseCompact LicenseCertified Case Manager (CCM)