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VP of Clinical Operations Search.

Multi-site clinical executives overseeing regulatory compliance, QAPI programs, and clinical outcomes across senior-care and healthcare portfolios.

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The thesis

What this search actually requires.

A VP of Clinical Operations oversees clinical quality, survey readiness, and clinical-standard rollouts across a multi-site network. They work closely with operations VPs to ensure clinical standards support EBITDA targets without compromising patient safety or survey records.

We run engaged searches for clinical operations executives. We map regional and national operators, vet multi-site survey histories, and qualify candidates on policy rollout and QAPI framework design.

Compensation

VP of Clinical Operations comp ranges in 2026.

Typical 2026 ranges for the VP of Clinical Operations role. Specific comp is benchmarked per engagement against peer companies and the candidate's track record.

  • Regional VP of Clinical Operations base: $160,000–$220,000
  • Enterprise VP of Clinical Operations base: $200,000–$280,000+
  • Total compensation typically includes equity and quality-performance bonuses
How the search runs

Five steps, end-to-end.

From kickoff to closed offer, run by the senior headhunter you meet on the first call.

  1. Kickoff with the COO or Chief Clinical Officer; define footprint and regulatory targets

  2. Footprint mapping and targeted outreach to clinical operations VPs

  3. Calibrated shortlist (3–5 candidates) with multi-site survey outcomes and QAPI examples

  4. Clinical and leadership interviews

  5. Backchannel reference checks across regulatory networks, offer, and close

Industries we run this in

Where the VP of Clinical Operations search lives.

The industries where this role profile shows up most often on our desk.

FAQ

VP of Clinical Operations search,
specifically.

The questions hiring leaders ask in the first scoping call.

How do you evaluate multi-site compliance track records?
We review the public survey databases for all facilities managed under their tenure to ensure a history of low deficiency counts and prompt plans of correction.
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