Associate Director of Operations - Women’s Health, Endocrinology & Nutrition

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Essen Health Care is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Operations to support and oversee operational performance across our Women’s Health, Endocrinology, and Nutrition service lines. This role is ideal for a healthcare operations leader who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site environments and is passionate about improving access and outcomes for diverse patient populations. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Women’s Health, Endocrinology, and Nutrition programs 

• Partner with clinical leadership to optimize workflows, staffing models, and patient throughput 

• Monitor KPIs, productivity, access to care, and operational efficiency 

• Support program growth initiatives, new service launches, and process improvement efforts 

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, internal policies, and quality standards 

• Act as a liaison between clinical teams, operations, finance, and executive leadership 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Healthcare operations experience required 

• Proven experience managing or supporting clinical operations in an ambulatory or multi-specialty setting 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to manage multiple service lines and priorities simultaneously 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in Women’s Health, Endocrinology, and/or Nutrition services 

• Background in value-based care, population health, or integrated healthcare systems 

• Experience working within NYC-based healthcare organizations 

Why Essen Health Care 

• Mission-driven organization serving underserved communities across NYC 

• Integrated healthcare model with opportunity for impact and growth 

• Collaborative leadership environment with exposure to executive strategy 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

Compensation: 85000 to 90000 (USD)