Director of Operations Neurosciences

Your future role at a glance

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Facility: Alexian Brothers Medical Center

Department: Neuro Admin

Schedule: Full-time | Primarly Days with flexabilty to some early and late hours

Salary: $125,689.26 - $170,049.54

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive regional operational strategy across three ambulatory sites, ensuring seamless patient access and service expansion across all neuroscience specialties.

• Direct financial and revenue performance, managing operating budgets and provider productivity to optimize resource allocation and care delivery.

• Empower and mentor practice managers to foster a high-accountability culture centered on staff retention and strong team collaboration.

• Elevate the patient care experience by tracking customer feedback metrics and redesigning triage workflows to significantly reduce wait times.

• Standardize clinical care workflows in partnership with provider leadership to enforce strict safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.

• Optimize EHR and digital health tools alongside IT teams to streamline provider documentation and remove administrative friction.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor'sdegree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 5+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience overseeing multi-site ambulatory clinic operations and multi-specialty provider groups.

• Proven financial acumen with direct accountability for managing operating budgets, revenue cycle management, and financial forecasting.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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