Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Development Partner

Overview

Responsibilities

• Identify viable geographic markets based on physician density and payer mix data.
• Negotiate joint venture operating agreements between healthcare systems and private physician groups.
• Secure project financing through private equity, bank loans, or internal corporate capital.
• Oversee the architectural design and construction process to ensure clinical and regulatory standards are met.
• Manage the state licensure and federal certification processes for new surgical facilities.
• Recruit and hire the initial clinical leadership team for the center prior to opening.
• Implement governance structures and board oversight for the resulting surgery center entity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years experience in healthcare administration or outpatient facility development.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale capital projects within the medical sector.
• Deep knowledge of state-specific Certificate of Need regulations and Medicare accreditation standards.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and pro forma development for healthcare entities.
• Strong negotiation skills tailored for high-net-worth medical professionals and executive stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Master of Business Administration or Master of Health Administration from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience specifically in the syndication of surgical centers with physician investors.
• Established network of contacts within the medical real estate and healthcare legal sectors.

Work environment

• Work is typically split between a corporate office environment and active construction or clinical sites.
• Frequent travel is required to assess prospective locations and meet with local physician partners.
• The culture is performance-driven with a strong emphasis on meeting project milestones and financial targets.
• Tools used include project management software, GIS mapping for market analysis, and advanced financial spreadsheets.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes significant performance bonuses tied to the successful opening and profitability of centers.
• Equity participation or ownership stakes in the developed facilities are common for senior partners.
• Career progression often leads to executive roles such as Chief Development Officer or President of Operations.
• The shift toward outpatient care provides strong long-term job security and industry growth potential.