Vice President, Information Technology

Compass Surgical Partners is a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner. An exclusive partner for premier health systems, Compass has built a nationwide portfolio of ASC joint ventures with health systems and physicians. Compass’ experienced leadership team has developed more than 250 ASCs over the past three decades, making it the partner of choice for high-performance ASCs. Differentiated by a proven track record of success and an agile, aligned operating model, Compass Surgical Partners aims to create strong partnerships that improve the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com .

Role Overview

The Vice President of Information Technology leads the organization's IT operations, ensuring the technology environment supporting clinical and business operations runs reliably, securely, and efficiently. Reporting to the CIO, this role is accountable for infrastructure performance, clinical and business system administration, security operations, service desk performance, and vendor management across the surgery center or ambulatory surgery network.

The VP of IT leads a team of IT professionals and is responsible for reliable, on-time, on-budget delivery of technology services and initiatives while delivering on priorities set by the CIO and executive leadership.

What You'll Do

IT Operations & Team Leadership

Lead the day-to-day operations of the IT department, including infrastructure, service desk, and systems administration teams

Manage the IT operating budget and oversee execution of the approved capital plan

Hire, develop, and manage performance of IT directors, managers, system administrators, and support staff

Report on operational metrics (uptime, ticket resolution, project status, budget performance) to the CIO on a regular cadence

Partner with the CIO on technology strategy, roadmap planning, and architecture direction

Develop and execute the organization's IT strategy aligned with business objectives

Establish IT governance, policies, standards, and best practices

Manage IT budgets, capital planning, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations

Lead digital transformation initiatives and identify emerging technologies that create business value

Systems & Infrastructure Operations

Oversee administration and support of all clinical platforms (e.g., EHR, Practice Management, Inventory Management) and business platforms (e.g., ERP, HRIS, Intranet)

Manage integrations between third-party medical devices (surgical equipment, imaging systems, monitoring devices) and core data sets and infrastructure

Maintain 99.9% uptime of critical infrastructure, including cloud networks, backup servers, and telecommunications systems

Establish workflows and troubleshooting protocols that minimize disruption to live surgical schedules

Lead execution of M&A integrations, clinical system and facility upgrades, moves, rollouts, system migrations, and multi-site data consolidations

Oversee data management, reporting, and analytics platforms supporting clinical and business decision-making

Security & Compliance Operations

Operate the organization's cybersecurity program, including identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, endpoint encryption, and network segmentation

Maintain operational compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and CMS standards

Lead execution and monitoring of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans, including regular testing and after-action reporting

Oversee ongoing security operations: vulnerability scanning, patch management, incident response, and delivery of cybersecurity awareness training

Vendor Management

Manage vendor relationships and hold vendors accountable to service level agreements and scope of services

Monitor vendor performance, renewal timelines, and cost trends, and report findings to the CIO

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

10+ years of progressive IT experience, ideally including exposure to a multi-site healthcare environment (ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, or multi-site clinical networks)

6+ years of experience leading a team responsible for infrastructure, service desk, and security operations

Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR) and data compliance requirements

Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security operations tooling

Strong people-management and operational execution skills, with comfort partnering with physicians and clinical staff

Certifications such as ITIL, CISM, CISSP, or PMP are a plus, but not required

Why Compass Surgical Partners

Compass Surgical Partners develops and manages ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in partnership with physicians and health systems. We’re builders and operators committed to patient value, physician partnership, and scalable excellence. You’ll join a team that works with clear outcomes, moves fast, and supports each other through our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect (respect through directness, kindness, and ownership).

Equal Opportunity

Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact us at info@compass-sp.com.

E-Verify

Compass Surgical Partners participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Social Security Administration (SSA) before taking any adverse employment action.

For more information, please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster

Compensation & Pay Transparency

Salary ranges at Compass are based on role, level, and location, and may vary by state. Individual pay is determined by work location and factors such as relevant skills, experience, and education or training. Your recruiter will provide the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. In addition to base salary, many roles are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and company and individual performance.