Chief Executive Officer - Key Whitman Eye Center

Chief Executive Officer, Key-Whitman Eye Center

Announcing an exciting opportunity to join a premier eye care services group based in Dallas, Texas! Key-Whitman Eye Center has been locally and nationally recognized as a leading eye-care group for more than 50 years. Co-founder, Dr. Jeffrey Whitman, was named recipient of the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award and past president of the American College of Eye Surgeons. Key-Whitman doctors have consistently been recognized by D Magazine’s “Best Doctors” as Dallas’s best for more than 20 years. Key-Whitman Eye Center is led by Mr. Dan Chambers, MBA, CEO, FASOA. Mr. Chambers has been instrumental in the dramatic growth and development of Key-Whitman over the last 25 years, and the organization is preparing for the transition of leadership during the next two years, Mr. Chambers will devote more time and focus on strategic expansion projects and growth initiatives. Currently, Key-Whitman Eye Center has eleven practice locations and two ASCs serving Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding communities and is well positioned for substantial growth in the coming years.  

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable for developing and maintaining physician partner relationships, growing revenue in the region, maintaining excellent clinical quality and efficient operations, and driving overall market strategy. This role will support multiple practices and ASCs along with a team of highly trained and accomplished physicians and clinicians, offering and utilizing the most advanced medical eye surgeries and non-invasive treatments available. To further enhance this opportunity, Key-Whitman joined Surgery Partners (one of the largest and fastest growing surgical services companies in the country) earlier in 2024. This opportunity will enjoy the historic legacy of Key-Whitman Eye Center along with the support, resources, and expertise of a nationally focused surgical services group currently comprised of more than 180 locations across 33 states to include ambulatory surgery centers, surgical hospitals, multi-specialty practices, and urgent care sites.

Specifically, the CEO will:

• Be a highly collaborative, clinician-centric, and engaged leader and mentor possessing a sophisticated level of business and clinical acumen.

• Review and approve adequate plans for the control of planned outputs, budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, patient and physician experience, along with human utilization.  
• Review performance against operating plans and budget.  Provide reports to Senior Leadership Team on interpretation of results and approve changes in directions of plans.  
• Develop and recommend Surgery Partners operations policy within the Operations Division.  
• Define and recommend objectives for each facility within his/her span of control or within his/her unique sub-division within the Operations Division.  
• Develop specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates. 
• Review and approve annual budgets for his/her division or the facilities within his/her span of control. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with other divisions of the corporation in establishing and carrying out responsibilities, goals and objectives. 
• Review and approve major projects for his/her division or the facilities within his/her span of control. 
• Issue specific annual objectives to immediate subordinates and review objectives of the individual facilities.  
• Select and maintain qualified personnel in all positions reporting directly. 
• Direct, monitor and appraise the performance of individuals reporting directly. 
• Identify training needs, initiate development of subordinates and recommend effective personnel action. 
• Maintain appropriate communication within area of responsibility.  
• Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action.  Ensures compliance within area of responsibility.  Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures. 
•  Reviews and endorses or revises budget proposals received from direct reports.  Submits budgets for assigned activities in accordance with the budget procedure.  Approves budget expenses up to authorized dollar limits.  Provides orientation and training for subordinates and ensures that the authority and responsibility for each position are defined and understood. 
• Lead, in partnership with Human Resources, the development of team and colleagues related to performance management, succession planning, talent development, engagement and retention.
• Engage with Human Resources and leadership team regarding the engagement and retention of colleagues, creating inner department abilities as well as stretch assignments to build cross functional knowledge.
• Effectively demonstrate Surgery Partners leadership competencies of capability building, interpersonal impact and strategic vision.

Requirements:

The following experiences and/or qualifications are required:
The Chief Executive Officer must be a passionate, proactive, and driven change-agent with a demonstrated track record of leadership ability, implementing efficiencies, and delivering measurable results. He/ she must embrace the business and cultural evolution of Key-Whitman Eye Center and Surgery Partners.

Specifically, the CEO should possess the following qualities and experience:

1. 5 years of experience leading a multi-site clinical operation.
2. ASC/Eye Care Practice Management background preferred.
3. Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining outstanding relationships with clinical and administrative personnel.
4. Revenue cycle management experience.
5. Demonstrates cooperative and collaborative work attitude with subordinates, co-employees, physicians, center staff, and public contacts.
6. Brings initiative, resourcefulness, executive presence, as well as analytical rigor. Interacts succinctly and harmoniously with all groups and individuals. Demonstrates effective public speaking and solid interpersonal relationship skills.
7. Bachelor's degree in a business related discipline is required and a Master’s degree is highly preferred.