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Get Access To All JobsLocation Danville, PA
Job Category Operations and Administration
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Office of the Chief Administrative Officer - Geisinger Clinic
Date posted 09/17/2026
Job ID R-07769
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the operations of the assigned Geisinger Institute. Ensures the Institute’s goals and objectives are aligned with the organization’s broader mission, vision, and driving strategies. Fosters and supports the creation of and marketing of new and existing health programs and products. Manages all fiscal and administrative aspects of the Institute.
Job Duties
- Responsible for the operational activities and functions of the assigned institute.
- Directly leads and supports the functions of the assigned institute.
- Responsible for the overall operation and growth of the Institute, in conjunction with the physician administrative partner.
- Develop and implement institute level business policies and procedures in conjunction with the physician administrative partner.
- Establish long-range objectives monitors and manages key performance indicators (KPI) including financial performance of the institute with the physician administrative partner.
- Promotes positive culture and ensures LEAN principles are embedded in operations.
- Ensure effective, efficient, and cost-effective use of non-clinical resources in order to maintain a productive environment.
- Provide direction to, hold accountable, develop, and evaluate non-clinical staff in their performance of all goals and objectives of the business units and the organization.
- Evaluate regularly the effectiveness of the institute’s organization and implement changes as necessary to promote strategic and operational effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain effective liaison with leadership, management, physicians, patients, and employees.
- Understand, support, and participate in information technology, development, marketing, and public relations initiatives on the business unit and system level.
- Provide administrative support to achieve the objectives of medical education and clinical research (i.e., contracting, funding).
- Serves as a liaison with community and governing authorities.
- Serves as facilitator and point person for the assigned institute.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
The ideal candidate will bring experience leading inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory clinic operations. This position will oversee approximately 1,200 FTEs across a broad and complex portfolio that includes:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
- Medicine Specialties
- Dermatology and Mohs Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopy
- Hospital Medicine
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration/Healthcare Management (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 10 years - Managerial/Supervisory (Required)
Minimum of 10 years - Healthcare (Required)
Skills
Office Administration
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Danville, PA
Job Category Operations and Administration
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Office of the Chief Administrative Officer - Geisinger Clinic
Date posted 09/17/2026
Job ID R-07769
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the operations of the assigned Geisinger Institute. Ensures the Institute’s goals and objectives are aligned with the organization’s broader mission, vision, and driving strategies. Fosters and supports the creation of and marketing of new and existing health programs and products. Manages all fiscal and administrative aspects of the Institute.
Job Duties
- Responsible for the operational activities and functions of the assigned institute.
- Directly leads and supports the functions of the assigned institute.
- Responsible for the overall operation and growth of the Institute, in conjunction with the physician administrative partner.
- Develop and implement institute level business policies and procedures in conjunction with the physician administrative partner.
- Establish long-range objectives monitors and manages key performance indicators (KPI) including financial performance of the institute with the physician administrative partner.
- Promotes positive culture and ensures LEAN principles are embedded in operations.
- Ensure effective, efficient, and cost-effective use of non-clinical resources in order to maintain a productive environment.
- Provide direction to, hold accountable, develop, and evaluate non-clinical staff in their performance of all goals and objectives of the business units and the organization.
- Evaluate regularly the effectiveness of the institute’s organization and implement changes as necessary to promote strategic and operational effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain effective liaison with leadership, management, physicians, patients, and employees.
- Understand, support, and participate in information technology, development, marketing, and public relations initiatives on the business unit and system level.
- Provide administrative support to achieve the objectives of medical education and clinical research (i.e., contracting, funding).
- Serves as a liaison with community and governing authorities.
- Serves as facilitator and point person for the assigned institute.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
The ideal candidate will bring experience leading inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory clinic operations. This position will oversee approximately 1,200 FTEs across a broad and complex portfolio that includes:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
- Medicine Specialties
- Dermatology and Mohs Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopy
- Hospital Medicine
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration/Healthcare Management (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 10 years - Managerial/Supervisory (Required)
Minimum of 10 years - Healthcare (Required)
Skills
Office Administration
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in VP Operations
Frame your degree against specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to relate directly to the role. A VP Operations petition is stronger when your academic background is in business administration, industrial engineering, or supply chain, not a loosely related field.
Search LCA filings by operations job codes
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B Labor Condition Application history for operations management SOC codes. This shows you which companies have actually sponsored similar roles, not just posted them.
Target companies above 25 employees
H-1B-dependent employers face stricter attestation requirements under DOL rules. Companies with fewer than 25 full-time employees in that classification are exempt, but large operations employers are almost always non-dependent and file more freely.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. VP Operations roles often fall at wage Level III or IV, and your offer must meet that threshold for the LCA to pass DOL certification.
Request premium processing before your start date
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For VP-level hires with defined onboarding timelines, ask your employer to include Form I-907 in the initial I-129 filing so status delays don't push back your start.
Confirm your O*NET classification before the petition
Your employer's attorney will map your role to an O*NET occupation code. Review the O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers with your future employer to ensure your actual duties align, misalignment is a common RFE trigger for senior operations titles.
H-1B Visa VP Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering. Generalist executive roles can draw RFEs if the job description doesn't establish a direct connection between the duties and a specific degree field. A well-drafted job requirements section in the petition is critical.
How do I find employers with a real history of sponsoring VP Operations roles on H-1B?
Check DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which shows every H-1B filing by employer, job title, and location. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can filter for operations leadership roles specifically, rather than scanning raw government files. Companies with multiple LCA filings for senior operations titles are your strongest targets.
Can a VP Operations H-1B petition be filed as cap-exempt?
Only if the sponsoring employer qualifies for cap exemption, meaning it's a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity. Most private-sector employers hiring VP Operations candidates are cap-subject, so the role goes through the annual H-1B lottery. If you're currently in H-1B status with a different employer, a transfer doesn't require a new cap slot.
What happens to my H-1B status if my VP Operations role is eliminated or restructured?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed. For VP-level roles, that timeline is tight given longer hiring cycles. Starting your job search before a layoff, and targeting companies with active H-1B filing histories, gives you the best chance of bridging status without a gap.
Is a master's degree required to sponsor a VP Operations position on H-1B?
A master's degree isn't required by law, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly. USCIS looks at whether a bachelor's degree in a specific field is the normal minimum for entry into the occupation. For VP Operations, a bachelor's plus substantial progressive experience in operations is typically sufficient, though the petition must document why the role genuinely requires that degree.