Senior Level Division Chief Jobs
Senior level division chief jobs place experienced leaders in charge of program direction, cross-functional teams, and the operational outcomes that define an organization's success. Roles are concentrated across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Sutter Health, University of Kentucky, and University of Pennsylvania hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
ABOUT THE JOB
Sutter Roseville Medical Center offers acute care for all ages in a healing environment enhanced by a 57-acre, oak-studded landscape. Sutter Roseville has 405 licensed beds, a full array of services and programs designed to serve the growing community, and a level II American College of Surgeons-verified Trauma Center serving a seven-county region. In Roseville, we provide integrated healthcare services through the growing Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Foundation and Sutter Rehabilitation Institute. Specialized services include Sutter Cancer Center, Roseville, the Family Birth Center, and the Trauma Center. The Division Vice President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sutter Roseville Medical Center (SRMC), provides strategic and operational leadership for the acute care campus and aligns entity priorities with Sutter Health strategy. The CEO integrates medical staff, nursing, clinical, and support services to advance safe, high-quality, affordable care and an excellent patient and workforce experience. The role is accountable for hospital operations, long-range planning, financial performance, regulatory compliance, community relationships, and effective partnership with the hospital Board. Reporting to the Division President, the CEO collaborates with the Chief Medical Executive, Chief Nurse Executive, and other senior leaders and serves as a member of the Sutter Division Leadership Team. The CEO also partners with ambulatory and physician leaders to develop coordinated approaches to service growth and care delivery. The CEO is also responsible for directing patient care efforts through the hospital's senior leadership team to guide managers and supervisors of the individual departments within the acute care entities and service lines. The position has overall responsibility for the managers and supervisors' development and implementation of plan(s) for the hospital staffing, program development, directing and monitoring hospital operations, quality improvement programs and sound fiscal management of the departments. The CEO may also have responsibility for outpatient and ambulatory operations, including but not limited to, clinics, urgent care centers, surgery centers, specialty care, same-day/walk-ins, clinical service lines and support and shared services. The CEO sets the tone and processes for a culture that rewards leadership, teamwork, innovation, and accountability, and promotes productive collaboration among senior team members, departments, and all other management levels.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field required.
- Master's degree in business, Healthcare Administration preferred.
Experience
- Must have significant experience in healthcare administration at the administrator, assistant/associate administrator or similar level.
- Experience must demonstrate competence and success in financial operations, new business planning, development, implementation and management, board and physician relations and management development.
- Executive level experience in a multi-facility/matrix management healthcare system strongly desired.
- Demonstrated track record in delivering excellence in the Triple Aim (access, affordability and quality).
- Strong experience engaging employees, physicians and community leaders.
- Prior demonstrated philanthropy experience desired.
- Experience in healthcare business development and acquisition activities.
- Experience in developing business and strategic plans for healthcare service lines.
- Strong knowledge and experience in understanding operational impact on finances, costs, and efficiency.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in the use of lean to drive management and operational processes.
- Experience providing leadership to operations teams in an ambulatory setting.
KNOWLEDGE
- Must have an in-depth working knowledge of healthcare administration, operations and departments, with a strong emphasis on and understanding of multi-specialty medical group operations, financial management, strategic planning, physician relations, patient care, quality assessment and improvement, risk management and human resource management.
- Have a solid working knowledge of applicable laws and operating guidelines.
- Strong understanding of the trends and issues affecting the healthcare industry, including managed care, clinical integration and quality outcomes.
- Working knowledge of all legal guidelines and requirements of accrediting bodies.
SKILLS
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation/public speaking).
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, conflict identification and resolution, group problem solving and group process as well as organization and prioritization.
- Effective as a team leader and team member, with a bias toward timely and appropriate action.
- Possesses a customer service excellence orientation, with emphasis on continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrated effective organizational performance improvement skills, in-depth working knowledge of integrated healthcare organization and administration, agency standards/compliance, and laws applicable to healthcare operations is required.
- Ability to balance clinical and financial goals with the healthcare needs and challenges facing targeted audiences and their related communities.
- Strong skills in identifying, planning, and executing appropriate and successful healthcare business strategies to meet changing organizational and community needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Politically savvy and an excellent communicator with a successful track record of leading strategic initiatives and building innovative, high quality, healthcare delivery systems in collaboration with professional and community partners.
- Well-developed skills in problem-identification, persuasion, and negotiation.
- Effective team leader and team member skills, with a bias toward timely and appropriate action.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, conflict identification and resolution, group problem solving and group process as well as organization and prioritization.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with foundation management, physician providers, nursing, key departments and individuals at all levels inside and outside of Sutter Health.
- Well-developed and engaging communication skills (written, verbal and presentation/public speaking), including the ability to tailor presentations to a specific audience, and address and interact with large groups.
- Proven ability explaining complex medical/clinical information and concepts in plain language.
- Excellent customer service orientation, with emphasis on continuous quality improvement.
JOB SHIFT
Days
SCHEDULE
Full Time
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS
As Needed
BENEFITS
Yes
UNIONS
No
POSITION STATUS
Exempt
WEEKLY HOURS
40
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $554,400.00 to $750,000.00 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
INTRODUCTION
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
ABOUT THE JOB
Sutter Roseville Medical Center offers acute care for all ages in a healing environment enhanced by a 57-acre, oak-studded landscape. Sutter Roseville has 405 licensed beds, a full array of services and programs designed to serve the growing community, and a level II American College of Surgeons-verified Trauma Center serving a seven-county region. In Roseville, we provide integrated healthcare services through the growing Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Foundation and Sutter Rehabilitation Institute. Specialized services include Sutter Cancer Center, Roseville, the Family Birth Center, and the Trauma Center. The Division Vice President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sutter Roseville Medical Center (SRMC), provides strategic and operational leadership for the acute care campus and aligns entity priorities with Sutter Health strategy. The CEO integrates medical staff, nursing, clinical, and support services to advance safe, high-quality, affordable care and an excellent patient and workforce experience. The role is accountable for hospital operations, long-range planning, financial performance, regulatory compliance, community relationships, and effective partnership with the hospital Board. Reporting to the Division President, the CEO collaborates with the Chief Medical Executive, Chief Nurse Executive, and other senior leaders and serves as a member of the Sutter Division Leadership Team. The CEO also partners with ambulatory and physician leaders to develop coordinated approaches to service growth and care delivery. The CEO is also responsible for directing patient care efforts through the hospital's senior leadership team to guide managers and supervisors of the individual departments within the acute care entities and service lines. The position has overall responsibility for the managers and supervisors' development and implementation of plan(s) for the hospital staffing, program development, directing and monitoring hospital operations, quality improvement programs and sound fiscal management of the departments. The CEO may also have responsibility for outpatient and ambulatory operations, including but not limited to, clinics, urgent care centers, surgery centers, specialty care, same-day/walk-ins, clinical service lines and support and shared services. The CEO sets the tone and processes for a culture that rewards leadership, teamwork, innovation, and accountability, and promotes productive collaboration among senior team members, departments, and all other management levels.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field required.
- Master's degree in business, Healthcare Administration preferred.
Experience
- Must have significant experience in healthcare administration at the administrator, assistant/associate administrator or similar level.
- Experience must demonstrate competence and success in financial operations, new business planning, development, implementation and management, board and physician relations and management development.
- Executive level experience in a multi-facility/matrix management healthcare system strongly desired.
- Demonstrated track record in delivering excellence in the Triple Aim (access, affordability and quality).
- Strong experience engaging employees, physicians and community leaders.
- Prior demonstrated philanthropy experience desired.
- Experience in healthcare business development and acquisition activities.
- Experience in developing business and strategic plans for healthcare service lines.
- Strong knowledge and experience in understanding operational impact on finances, costs, and efficiency.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in the use of lean to drive management and operational processes.
- Experience providing leadership to operations teams in an ambulatory setting.
KNOWLEDGE
- Must have an in-depth working knowledge of healthcare administration, operations and departments, with a strong emphasis on and understanding of multi-specialty medical group operations, financial management, strategic planning, physician relations, patient care, quality assessment and improvement, risk management and human resource management.
- Have a solid working knowledge of applicable laws and operating guidelines.
- Strong understanding of the trends and issues affecting the healthcare industry, including managed care, clinical integration and quality outcomes.
- Working knowledge of all legal guidelines and requirements of accrediting bodies.
SKILLS
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation/public speaking).
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, conflict identification and resolution, group problem solving and group process as well as organization and prioritization.
- Effective as a team leader and team member, with a bias toward timely and appropriate action.
- Possesses a customer service excellence orientation, with emphasis on continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrated effective organizational performance improvement skills, in-depth working knowledge of integrated healthcare organization and administration, agency standards/compliance, and laws applicable to healthcare operations is required.
- Ability to balance clinical and financial goals with the healthcare needs and challenges facing targeted audiences and their related communities.
- Strong skills in identifying, planning, and executing appropriate and successful healthcare business strategies to meet changing organizational and community needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Politically savvy and an excellent communicator with a successful track record of leading strategic initiatives and building innovative, high quality, healthcare delivery systems in collaboration with professional and community partners.
- Well-developed skills in problem-identification, persuasion, and negotiation.
- Effective team leader and team member skills, with a bias toward timely and appropriate action.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, conflict identification and resolution, group problem solving and group process as well as organization and prioritization.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with foundation management, physician providers, nursing, key departments and individuals at all levels inside and outside of Sutter Health.
- Well-developed and engaging communication skills (written, verbal and presentation/public speaking), including the ability to tailor presentations to a specific audience, and address and interact with large groups.
- Proven ability explaining complex medical/clinical information and concepts in plain language.
- Excellent customer service orientation, with emphasis on continuous quality improvement.
JOB SHIFT
Days
SCHEDULE
Full Time
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS
As Needed
BENEFITS
Yes
UNIONS
No
POSITION STATUS
Exempt
WEEKLY HOURS
40
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $554,400.00 to $750,000.00 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Senior Level Division Chief Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level division chief job?
Candidates who land senior level division chief roles typically demonstrate a history of leading large teams, managing complex budgets, and driving measurable outcomes across an organization. Hiring managers at this level look for executives who can set strategic direction, mentor junior leaders, and align division performance with broader organizational goals. A strong record of cross-functional collaboration and change management gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level division chiefs?
Companies hiring senior level division chiefs right now include Sutter Health, University of Kentucky, and University of Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large public agencies, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and established private sector organizations with complex operational structures that require experienced executive leadership.
Are there remote senior level division chief jobs?
Yes, though many senior division chief roles require significant on-site presence given their executive scope. About 0% of senior level division chief openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common for roles that involve direct oversight of staff and facilities. Fully remote positions are more common in policy, strategy, and advisory capacities.
What makes a division chief role senior level?
Senior level division chief roles are defined by the scope of accountability, not just years on the job. These positions own division-wide outcomes, set strategic priorities, and lead multiple teams or departments. They require deep subject matter expertise, the ability to mentor and develop mid-level managers, and direct engagement with executive leadership on planning and resource allocation.
Which industries hire the most senior level division chiefs?
Senior Level division chief roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, structured organizations with distinct divisions that require dedicated senior leaders to maintain accountability, coordinate across functions, and execute long-range operational plans.