Marathon Health
Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states.
Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient‑first approach, we prioritise convenient access to both in‑person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery.
About the Job The Director of Operations is a senior leader accountable for the overall performance of a defined geographic region within Marathon Health. As a key steward of our mission, the Director ensures the delivery of exceptional healthcare experiences, operational excellence, and strong client and teammate engagement. This role blends strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership to build a high‑performing regional operation that delivers measurable value to clients, patients, and teammates.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Own full P&L responsibility for the region, including labour, supplies, and expense management.
Drive performance against budget while maximising impact for patients and clients.
Champion a culture of operational discipline, quality, safety, and infection control across all health centres; lead adoption of standardised systems and tools to monitor performance, including online auditing and in‑person reviews.
Drive achievement of patient, client, and teammate satisfaction goals.
Proactively address patient and teammate concerns with a focus on resolution and continuous improvement.
Ensure collaboration of clinical and operational teammates to pursue appropriate clinical opportunities.
Provide compliance leadership related to governmental, accreditation, and other regulations/requirements with company policies.
Coordinate workflow in health centres, prioritise key tasks, and shift duties as necessary to achieve maximum success for patients, teammates, and clients.
Hire, develop, lead, and train clinical teammates, including coaching, performance management, and teammate relations.
Set clear goals and expectations for direct reports, holding the team accountable for execution and results.
Align team goals with broader department and company initiatives; fully accountable for delivered results and goal achievement of the team.
Oversee centre staffing, ensuring appropriate coverage and staffing levels to maintain patient access and provider support.
Collaborate with onboarding team to ensure seamless startup of new centres in market.
Complete annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
Communicate in a timely and consistent manner, ensuring a professional and respectful exchange of information and ideas.
Respond to care team issues regarding health centre operations; maintain open communication and positive working relationships with all members of the team, including MA, Providers, Support Teams, and Shared Services.
Foster a culture of communication, engagement, accountability, and continuous learning; conduct regular team meetings, daily huddles, and consistent 1:1 coaching.
Drive visit volume, engagement, and participation rates across the region.
Participate in education and enrolment activities associated with acquiring new patient members and helping them to engage with our services.
Ensure health centre schedules are maintained and optimised to promote efficiencies in practices and patient satisfaction.
Qualifications Minimum of 5–7 years of leadership experience with proven success in healthcare operations, multisite services, or a comparable industry.
Proven leadership experience developing and building teams.
Demonstrated full P&L responsibility for a large business unit or division.
Expertise in building and leading high‑performing teams across clinical, operational, and business functions.
Passion for patient‑centered care and teammate engagement.
Exceptional client‑facing skills with the ability to build and sustain executive‑level partnerships.
Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and business judgement.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.
Experience in value‑based healthcare, employer‑sponsored healthcare, or population health management preferred.
Candidates for this position must reside in Maryland, Delaware or Washington DC.
Desired Attributes
Ownership Mindset
– Approaches the market as their business, accountable for outcomes.
Operational Excellence
– Executes with rigor, urgency, and results‑orientation.
Teammate First Leadership
– Builds trust, develops talent, and creates high‑performing teams.
Change Leadership
– Navigates ambiguity, leads transformation, and scales what works.
People‑Centric Thinking
– Prioritises relationships and service excellence in every interaction.
Pay Range $110,000 – $175,000/yr. The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive.
We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.
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Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient‑first approach, we prioritise convenient access to both in‑person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery.
About the Job The Director of Operations is a senior leader accountable for the overall performance of a defined geographic region within Marathon Health. As a key steward of our mission, the Director ensures the delivery of exceptional healthcare experiences, operational excellence, and strong client and teammate engagement. This role blends strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership to build a high‑performing regional operation that delivers measurable value to clients, patients, and teammates.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Own full P&L responsibility for the region, including labour, supplies, and expense management.
Drive performance against budget while maximising impact for patients and clients.
Champion a culture of operational discipline, quality, safety, and infection control across all health centres; lead adoption of standardised systems and tools to monitor performance, including online auditing and in‑person reviews.
Drive achievement of patient, client, and teammate satisfaction goals.
Proactively address patient and teammate concerns with a focus on resolution and continuous improvement.
Ensure collaboration of clinical and operational teammates to pursue appropriate clinical opportunities.
Provide compliance leadership related to governmental, accreditation, and other regulations/requirements with company policies.
Coordinate workflow in health centres, prioritise key tasks, and shift duties as necessary to achieve maximum success for patients, teammates, and clients.
Hire, develop, lead, and train clinical teammates, including coaching, performance management, and teammate relations.
Set clear goals and expectations for direct reports, holding the team accountable for execution and results.
Align team goals with broader department and company initiatives; fully accountable for delivered results and goal achievement of the team.
Oversee centre staffing, ensuring appropriate coverage and staffing levels to maintain patient access and provider support.
Collaborate with onboarding team to ensure seamless startup of new centres in market.
Complete annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
Communicate in a timely and consistent manner, ensuring a professional and respectful exchange of information and ideas.
Respond to care team issues regarding health centre operations; maintain open communication and positive working relationships with all members of the team, including MA, Providers, Support Teams, and Shared Services.
Foster a culture of communication, engagement, accountability, and continuous learning; conduct regular team meetings, daily huddles, and consistent 1:1 coaching.
Drive visit volume, engagement, and participation rates across the region.
Participate in education and enrolment activities associated with acquiring new patient members and helping them to engage with our services.
Ensure health centre schedules are maintained and optimised to promote efficiencies in practices and patient satisfaction.
Qualifications Minimum of 5–7 years of leadership experience with proven success in healthcare operations, multisite services, or a comparable industry.
Proven leadership experience developing and building teams.
Demonstrated full P&L responsibility for a large business unit or division.
Expertise in building and leading high‑performing teams across clinical, operational, and business functions.
Passion for patient‑centered care and teammate engagement.
Exceptional client‑facing skills with the ability to build and sustain executive‑level partnerships.
Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and business judgement.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.
Experience in value‑based healthcare, employer‑sponsored healthcare, or population health management preferred.
Candidates for this position must reside in Maryland, Delaware or Washington DC.
Desired Attributes
Ownership Mindset
– Approaches the market as their business, accountable for outcomes.
Operational Excellence
– Executes with rigor, urgency, and results‑orientation.
Teammate First Leadership
– Builds trust, develops talent, and creates high‑performing teams.
Change Leadership
– Navigates ambiguity, leads transformation, and scales what works.
People‑Centric Thinking
– Prioritises relationships and service excellence in every interaction.
Pay Range $110,000 – $175,000/yr. The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive.
We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.
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