Chief Executive Officer Greater Kansas City, MO Area

Overview

At Moyes Eye Center and Northpoint Surgery Center, our mission is simple: to be a premier eye care center in Kansas City and throughout the Midwest. Our rapidly growing practice provides exceptional service, from experienced doctors and staff using proven technology. As a referral-based specialty care practice with 125 employees on staff, our focus is on providing care for cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease, LASIK, or other eye conditions. With advanced technology and a highly experienced team of 11 doctors, our patients’ vision is our top priority. We are currently seeking a Chief Executive Officer to join our leadership team.

Position Summary

Reporting to Physician Shareholders, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the strategic and operational leader of the organization, partnering closely with physician shareholders and practice leadership to drive sustainable growth, enhance organizational performance, and preserve the culture that has made the practice successful.

The CEO will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term vision of the practice, identifying and implementing strategic growth opportunities, evaluating acquisitions and partnerships, and fostering a high-performing, patient-centered culture. This leader will balance operational excellence with strategic innovation to ensure the organization remains the provider, employer, and partner of choice in ophthalmic care across the Midwest.

The successful CEO will:

Develop and successfully execute a strategic vision for regional growth.

Enhance Moyes Eye Center and Northpoint Surgery Center’s reputation as the premier eye care destination in Kansas City and the Midwest.

Identify and integrate selective acquisition opportunities.

Drive operational excellence while maintaining exceptional patient outcomes and service standards.

Build physician alignment and trust.

Strengthen employee engagement and organizational culture.

Deliver sustainable financial performance and long-term enterprise value.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year strategic plan aligned with the organization's vision and growth objectives.

Identify opportunities to expand market presence, services, geographic footprint, and patient access throughout the Kansas City region and broader Midwest.

Lead execution of strategic initiatives and ensure accountability for organizational goals and key performance indicators.

Serve as a trusted strategic partner to physician owners and the Board in evaluating future opportunities and risks.

Monitor healthcare industry trends, reimbursement changes, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies impacting ophthalmology and ambulatory care.

Growth, Business Development, & Acquisitions

Lead evaluation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration of potential practice acquisitions, physician recruitment opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing locations and service lines.

Build relationships with referring providers, healthcare systems, payors, and community stakeholders.

Develop business cases and financial analyses to support investment decisions and expansion initiatives.

Drive growth strategies that strengthen the organization's position as a premier ophthalmic provider throughout the Midwest.

Operational Excellence

Provide executive oversight for all practice operations, including clinical support functions, patient experience, surgery center operations, revenue cycle, technology, compliance, and human resources.

Ensure efficient, scalable operations that support continued growth while maintaining exceptional patient outcomes and service standards.

Establish operational metrics and dashboards to monitor performance across all locations.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence.

Ensure regulatory compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and healthcare requirements.

Financial Stewardship

Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

Optimize organizational performance through effective resource allocation and sound financial management.

Monitor key financial indicators including revenue growth, profitability, productivity, payer mix, surgical volumes, and cash flow.

Collaborate with physician leadership to evaluate capital investments, technology upgrades, facility expansion, and acquisition opportunities.

Ensure the organization maintains financial strength to support future growth initiatives.

Culture, Talent, & Leadership Development

Preserve and strengthen the organization's culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and patient-first service.

Create an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to contribute to organizational success.

Partner with physicians and leadership teams to foster alignment and organizational effectiveness.

Champion employee engagement, professional development, and succession planning initiatives.

Promote transparency, communication, accountability, and shared purpose across the organization.

Physician Partnership & Governance

Serve as the primary executive partner to physician shareholders and board members.

Build strong relationships founded on trust, collaboration, and open communication.

Facilitate effective governance processes and support informed strategic decision-making.

Align operational execution with physician priorities and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an accomplished healthcare executive with experience leading multi-site physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, or specialty healthcare organizations and possesses a strong track record of growth, physician alignment, operational excellence, and team development.

Required

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Minimum 10 years of progressive executive healthcare leadership experience.

Demonstrated experience leading multi-site healthcare organizations, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, or specialty medical groups.

Proven track record of developing and executing growth strategies.

Experience managing complex healthcare operations and financial performance.

Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and organizational development skills.

Experience building and leading high-performing executive teams.

Preferred

Master's Degree in Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Management, or related field.

Experience within ophthalmology, ambulatory surgery, physician practice management, or other procedural specialty healthcare settings.

Experience leading mergers, acquisitions, practice integrations, or strategic partnerships.

Familiarity with value-based care, healthcare reimbursement models, and physician practice economics.

OMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal. Please direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Solutions

Anna Robinson, Senior Consultant and Healthcare Practice Leader arobinson@omnihrm.com

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.