Vice President of Operations (Midwest)
Compass Surgical Partners is a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner. An exclusive partner for premier health systems, Compass has built a nationwide portfolio of ASC joint ventures with health systems and physicians. Compass’ experienced leadership team has developed more than 250 ASCs over the past three decades, making it the partner of choice for high-performance ASCs. Differentiated by a proven track record of success and an agile, aligned operating model, Compass Surgical Partners aims to create strong partnerships that improve the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com.
Role Overview
Compass Surgical Partners is seeking a Vice President of Operations to provide strategic leadership across our growing portfolio of ambulatory surgery centers throughout the Midwest region. This leader partners with ASC CEOs to drive operational excellence, financial performance, physician engagement, and leadership development while ensuring each center is equipped to execute at a high level.
By establishing scalable operating frameworks, coaching center leaders, strengthening physician and hospital partnerships, and leading successful new center launches, this leader translates enterprise strategy into consistent portfolio performance. The role is critical to building the leadership bench, operational discipline, and infrastructure needed to support Compass Surgical Partners' continued growth.
What You'll Do
Drive Portfolio Performance
Lead the overall performance of a portfolio of ambulatory surgery centers, ensuring achievement of financial, operational, and quality objectives
Partner with ASC CEOs to strengthen center-level ownership of financial performance, operational execution, and long-term business performance
Develop and execute strategies that improve EBITDA, revenue growth, expense management, and operational efficiency across the portfolio
Lead Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs), identify performance trends, and coach leaders through actionable improvement plans
Monitor key business metrics and leverage data-driven insights to optimize staffing, productivity, supply costs, and resource utilization
Build consistent operating disciplines that support scalable portfolio growth and long-term success
Optimize Clinical & Operational Excellence
Ensure centers consistently achieve or exceed key operational, quality, and patient experience metrics
Establish operational frameworks and performance standards that enable consistent execution across the portfolio
Promote best practices that improve patient outcomes, physician satisfaction, and operational consistency
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Lead Growth & New Center Development
Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully launch new ambulatory surgery centers and integrate acquired facilities
Ensure new centers open on schedule, within budget, and positioned for long-term success
Build repeatable launch playbooks and operational readiness frameworks that enable efficient portfolio expansion
Identify opportunities to continuously improve launch processes and scalability
Build Physician & Partner Relationships
Develop trusted relationships with physicians, hospital partners, governing boards, and key stakeholders across each market
Support physician recruitment, engagement, and syndication initiatives that strengthen long-term partnerships and drive case volume growth
Serve as a strategic advisor to physician partners while balancing operational excellence and business performance
Champion an exceptional physician and partner experience across the portfolio
Develop High-Performing Leaders
Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing ASC CEOs who lead with accountability and business ownership
Partner with each leader to establish individualized development plans that strengthen leadership capability and support long-term career growth
Build a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline to support continued organizational growth
Foster a culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions, drive results, and develop future talent
What You’ll Bring
8+ years of progressive healthcare operations leadership experience, including multi-site oversight within ambulatory surgery centers or comparable outpatient healthcare environments
Demonstrated success leading portfolio-level operational and financial performance, including multi-site P&L ownership and measurable EBITDA growth
Proven ability to develop and coach operational leaders, building high-performing teams and strengthening leadership capability through accountability, coaching, and succession planning
Experience partnering with physicians, hospital systems, and governing boards to build trusted relationships and support long-term strategic growth
Track record of successfully leading organizational growth initiatives, including de novo center launches, acquisitions, or operational integrations
Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to leverage data, performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive results
Executive presence with exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage physicians, executive leadership, and governing boards
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required
Preferred Experience:
Master's degree (MBA, MHA, or related) preferred
Private equity-backed healthcare operations
Leadership of multi-site ASC portfolios approaching or exceeding 8-10 centers
Experience supporting physician syndication initiatives and partnership development
Experience building scalable operating models, performance management frameworks, or business intelligence/reporting capabilities
Success in This Role
Successful candidates will:
Build a high-performing portfolio that consistently delivers strong financial, operational, and clinical results
Develop ASC CEOs into confident, strategic leaders who drive center-level performance and accountability
Strengthen physician and hospital partnerships that support sustainable growth and exceptional stakeholder experience
Build scalable operating frameworks that enable successful portfolio expansion and new center launches
Why Compass Surgical Partners
Compass Surgical Partners develops and manages ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in partnership with physicians and health systems. We’re builders and operators committed to patient value, physician partnership, and scalable excellence. You’ll join a team that works with clear outcomes, moves fast, and supports each other through our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect (respect through directness, kindness, and ownership).
Equal Opportunity
Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact us at info@compass-sp.com.
E-Verify
Compass Surgical Partners participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Social Security Administration (SSA) before taking any adverse employment action.
For more information, please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster
Compensation & Pay Transparency
Salary ranges at Compass are based on role, level, and location, and may vary by state. Individual pay is determined by work location and factors such as relevant skills, experience, and education or training. Your recruiter will provide the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. In addition to base salary, many roles are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and company and individual performance.