Vice President, Operations, Primary Care, Baptist Medical Group
Date Posted: Mar 27, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
Vice President, Operations, Primary Care, Baptist Medical Group
The Vice President of Primary Care serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and clinical excellence of Baptist Medical Group’s primary care network. In partnership with the Primary Care Medical Director (dyad model), this role provides oversight of physician practices, advanced practice providers, and clinical and administrative teams, ensuring alignment with the health system’s mission, vision, and values.
The Vice President will drive strategic growth, enhance patient experience, ensure financial sustainability, and strengthen workforce engagement across all primary care locations. This leader will champion quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Medical Director and serve as an executive sponsor for the implementation of new services, technology solutions, and operational improvement efforts across the enterprise.
Vice President, Operations, Primary Care, Baptist Medical Group Job Responsibilities:
Provide executive leadership for the clinical and business operations of Baptist Primary Care (outpatient) and specialty physician practices
Lead strategic growth and expansion initiatives, including development of new practice locations, physician recruitment and contract negotiation, and integration of community-based practices into the network
Partner with the Primary Care Medical Director to advance quality, patient experience, and population health outcomes
Champion system-wide initiatives, including new service lines, digital transformation, and operational excellence efforts in collaboration with Baptist Medical Group and Baptist Physician Enterprises
Ensure effective financial management, including oversight of revenue cycle operations and value-based care performance
Foster strong physician and provider relationships to support engagement, alignment, and performance
Experience Requirements:
10+ years of progressive healthcare management experience
10+ years of physician relationship management and primary care leadership
5+ years of experience in revenue cycle operations
5+ years of experience in value-based care, population health, and accountable care models
Core Competencies
Strong business acumen with advanced financial management expertise
Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations and primary care best practices
Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities
Strategic planning and organizational effectiveness
Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
High level of technical and computer literacy
Education and Certification Requirements:
Required:
Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Health Administration (MHA), or a related field
Preferred:
Doctorate degree (PhD, DHA, or related discipline)
Certifications (Preferred)
Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), or
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) certification
Education Required
Education Preferred
MS
Experience
License and Certification
- Driver's License - DMV
Location
Remote - Florida
123 Remote St
Tallahassee, , 32301
Location Overview
Baptist Health, founded in 1955, is North Florida’s most comprehensive health care system and the area’s only non-profit, mission-driven, locally governed health care provider. Baptist Health has over 200 points of care throughout the Northeast Florida region, including our six award-winning hospitals: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South. The most preferred health care system in the region, Baptist Health also includes 57 primary care offices, as well as home health, behavioral health, pastoral care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and urgent care.Why Baptist Health?
There's no better place to practice your passion than here on Florida's First Coast.
Reputation
Physicians and providers choose Baptist Health because of our outstanding reputation for quality, safety, and excellence in patient care. Our modern facilities and offices provide a supportive and advanced environment where you can succeed in delivering top-notch care to our patients.
Local Governance
Baptist Health stands out from the rest in Northeast Florida as the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health care system. This unique distinction ensures that money stays in the region and is reinvested into our health care services, hospitals, cutting-edge technology, skilled staff and community programs, all with the aim of improving the health and wellness of our community.
Belonging
Baptist Health is committed to fostering belonging and respect, where differences and new ideas make us stronger and all people feel valued. One way we do this is by bringing together those who share common interests or life experiences through 10+ Employee Resource Groups.
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