Clinical Operations Manager Jobs in Indiana
Clinical Operations Manager jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend, where major health systems and life sciences employers maintain deep operational footprints. Organizations like Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Eli Lilly drive consistent demand for clinical operations managers across oncology, cardiology, and clinical trial management. The market supports a broad seniority range, from mid-level operations leads stepping into their first management seat to senior directors overseeing multi-site programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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8275 Allison Pointe Trail, Suite 370 Indianapolis, IN 46250
Director of Clinical Operations (NP, DNP, or MSN)
PHP Director of Clinical Operations has a passion for overseeing the delivery of quality care to seniors and other residents in a variety of healthcare settings that can include, but are not limited to, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and independent living communities, as well as via telehealth.
This candidate must be a NP, must have SNF experience, must have supervision of multiple NP’s, and will require 50% travel to buildings in their territory.
Job Summary:
The Personalized Health Partners (PHP) Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) is responsible for overseeing the high-quality primary care in a high touch, person-centered care model. The PHP DCO will provide oversight of the management of clinical operations within PHP. The PHP DCO will manage staff and resources, including hiring, training, performance management and evaluation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations and standards
- Provide ongoing performance feedback throughout the year, coach employees in disciplinary matters, and obtain assistance from Sr DCO for disciplinary actions and/or termination.
- Identify educational needs and work with educators to develop and implement training
- Develop and implement operational strategies for clinical team
- Review clinical opportunities and recommend strategic plans to improve them
- Maintain appropriate and compliant documentation within our EMR (electronic medical record) software
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders within the SNF’s
- Support strategic initiatives regarding value-based care
- Provide an excellent customer experience to foster high customer satisfaction/retention
- Practice ethically and in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Practice of their profession and Board Certification.
- Follow all state and federal regulations, guidelines, and laws
Additional duties of DCOs
- Collaborate with the leadership team at facility
- DCOs are expected to be present in their assigned facilities at least monthly and on an as needed basis to ensure that facilities have adequate NP coverage to meet resident care and facility needs.
- The DCO role will be a field-based position (at least 60% in the field, 40% administrative)
- DCO’s will provide weekly performance reviews to NP’s regarding productivity, completion rate of acute visits, unsigned notes, cancelled visits and uncompleted Relias trainings.
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION:
Required:
- Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or NP Certificate Program graduate
- National certification of AANP or ANCC
- Active, unrestricted state license/s
- Ability to obtain licensure in additional states in service area as requested (telehealth providers required to be licensed in OH, IN, WV, MD, VA, PA, MO)
- Active DEA license
- US work authorization
- 2+ years clinical experience as a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting
- Ability to work in a flexible environment and schedule
- Passionate about providing healthcare to the senior and low-income populations
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years clinical management experience as a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting
- Training or clinical experience in geriatrics
- 3+ years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
- Experience with coding, ICD-10 and HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories)
- Experience or training working in a metrics, results driven healthcare model
- Be open to professional development through training, obtaining certifications if necessary, and attending team meetings
- Experience working in value-based care models
- Training or experience in geriatric, assisted living, and/or skilled nursing setting
- Experience working in a collaborative healthcare setting to drive positive outcomes and achieve goals
- Training or experience in outpatient primary care setting
JOB SKILLS
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be detail oriented with an ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
- Exhibit a customer service approach with teams and residents
- Strong time management skills required. Must be able to prioritize and adhere to competing deadlines while achieving goals
Job Address:
8275 Allison Pointe Trail, Suite 370 Indianapolis, IN 46250
Director of Clinical Operations (NP, DNP, or MSN)
PHP Director of Clinical Operations has a passion for overseeing the delivery of quality care to seniors and other residents in a variety of healthcare settings that can include, but are not limited to, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and independent living communities, as well as via telehealth.
This candidate must be a NP, must have SNF experience, must have supervision of multiple NP’s, and will require 50% travel to buildings in their territory.
Job Summary:
The Personalized Health Partners (PHP) Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) is responsible for overseeing the high-quality primary care in a high touch, person-centered care model. The PHP DCO will provide oversight of the management of clinical operations within PHP. The PHP DCO will manage staff and resources, including hiring, training, performance management and evaluation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations and standards
- Provide ongoing performance feedback throughout the year, coach employees in disciplinary matters, and obtain assistance from Sr DCO for disciplinary actions and/or termination.
- Identify educational needs and work with educators to develop and implement training
- Develop and implement operational strategies for clinical team
- Review clinical opportunities and recommend strategic plans to improve them
- Maintain appropriate and compliant documentation within our EMR (electronic medical record) software
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders within the SNF’s
- Support strategic initiatives regarding value-based care
- Provide an excellent customer experience to foster high customer satisfaction/retention
- Practice ethically and in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Practice of their profession and Board Certification.
- Follow all state and federal regulations, guidelines, and laws
Additional duties of DCOs
- Collaborate with the leadership team at facility
- DCOs are expected to be present in their assigned facilities at least monthly and on an as needed basis to ensure that facilities have adequate NP coverage to meet resident care and facility needs.
- The DCO role will be a field-based position (at least 60% in the field, 40% administrative)
- DCO’s will provide weekly performance reviews to NP’s regarding productivity, completion rate of acute visits, unsigned notes, cancelled visits and uncompleted Relias trainings.
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION:
Required:
- Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or NP Certificate Program graduate
- National certification of AANP or ANCC
- Active, unrestricted state license/s
- Ability to obtain licensure in additional states in service area as requested (telehealth providers required to be licensed in OH, IN, WV, MD, VA, PA, MO)
- Active DEA license
- US work authorization
- 2+ years clinical experience as a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting
- Ability to work in a flexible environment and schedule
- Passionate about providing healthcare to the senior and low-income populations
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years clinical management experience as a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting
- Training or clinical experience in geriatrics
- 3+ years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
- Experience with coding, ICD-10 and HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories)
- Experience or training working in a metrics, results driven healthcare model
- Be open to professional development through training, obtaining certifications if necessary, and attending team meetings
- Experience working in value-based care models
- Training or experience in geriatric, assisted living, and/or skilled nursing setting
- Experience working in a collaborative healthcare setting to drive positive outcomes and achieve goals
- Training or experience in outpatient primary care setting
JOB SKILLS
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be detail oriented with an ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
- Exhibit a customer service approach with teams and residents
- Strong time management skills required. Must be able to prioritize and adhere to competing deadlines while achieving goals
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Clinical Operations Manager Job Market in Indiana
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical operations manager jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related clinical field required
- Minimum five years of clinical or healthcare operations experience in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated experience managing clinical staff, budgets, and regulatory compliance programs
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, CMS guidelines, and Indiana Department of Health requirements
- Strong proficiency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Project management certification such as PMP or equivalent operational leadership credential preferred
Clinical Operations Manager Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical operations manager in Indiana?
Most clinical operations managers in Indiana enter the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a clinical science, plus several years of hands-on clinical or operational experience. Indiana does not issue a state license specifically for clinical operations managers, but many employers expect candidates to hold an active Indiana nursing license or relevant clinical credential if their background is patient-facing. Completing a master's in health administration or business strengthens candidacy for senior openings.
Which companies hire clinical operations managers in Indiana?
Employers hiring clinical operations managers in Indiana right now include Indiana University Health, Elanco, and Compassus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's concentration of integrated health systems and life sciences headquarters means demand is particularly steady in the Indianapolis metro and in communities served by large regional medical centers.
Which Indiana cities have the most clinical operations manager jobs?
Indianapolis, Carmel, and Newburgh have the most clinical operations manager openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives the largest share because it is home to Indiana University Health, Community Health Network, and Ascension's regional operations, while Fort Wayne and South Bend generate consistent demand through their own anchor health systems and growing outpatient networks serving surrounding rural communities.
Are there remote clinical operations manager jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical operations management typically requires on-site presence to oversee staff, inspect workflows, and engage directly with care teams, which limits full remote availability. About 43% of clinical operations manager openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in roles focused on clinical trial oversight, payer contracting, or quality program coordination rather than direct facility management.
How can I get hired as a clinical operations manager in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building operations exposure from within a clinical role, then moving into a coordinator or supervisor position. Indiana University Health and Ascension St. Vincent both run formal leadership development programs that place clinicians and healthcare graduates into operations rotations. Targeting titles like clinical coordinator, operations coordinator, or department supervisor at Indiana hospital systems creates the documented supervisory history most manager postings require. Earning a Certified Medical Manager credential strengthens applications before the first management seat.
Where can I find and apply to clinical operations manager jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to clinical operations manager jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across health systems, life sciences employers, and outpatient networks. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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