Director of Operations – New Practice Integration
Guardian Dentistry Partners
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Miami • Florida • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the operational integration of newly acquired dental practices, ensuring a smooth, consistent transition into Guardian’s systems, processes, and culture
- Own the first-year performance, stabilization, and operational readiness of 40+ practices post-acquisition
- Directly manage and develop two Regional Managers, driving accountability, consistency, and execution across integration efforts
- Partner with executive leadership to support Guardian’s acquisition strategy and long-term growth initiatives
- Implement Guardian’s operating model across new practices, including: Financial controls and reporting cadence, Staffing models, recruiting alignment, and leadership structure, Procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships, Hygiene protocols, patient experience standards, and operational workflows
- Analyze financial and operational performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions during integration
- Lead change management efforts by supporting practice leaders and teams through transition with clear communication and structure
- Collaborate with centralized teams (HR, Finance, Recruiting, IT, Marketing, Clinical Support) to ensure seamless alignment and execution
- Establish benchmarks, timelines, and success indicators to ensure practices are positioned for long-term success beyond year one
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
- 7+ years of senior operational leadership experience within a multi-unit, high-growth healthcare, dental services, or adjacent services organization
- Demonstrated success leading integrations, acquisitions, or large-scale operational transformations
- Proven people leader with experience managing regional or multi-site leaders
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret operational and performance data to drive decisions
- Excellent communication, influence, and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized, analytical, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Willingness to travel extensively (75%) to support integration efforts
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k): Company-matched retirement plan
- Annual Bonus: Up to 20% based on individual performance and company goals
- Equity Participation: Eligibility for profit-sharing program following one year of service
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial controlsreporting cadencestaffing modelsrecruiting alignmentprocurementinventory managementvendor relationshipshygiene protocolsoperational workflowsperformance metrics
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencerelationship-buildingorganizational skillsanalytical skillschange managementaccountabilityexecutioncollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA