Director of Professional Services

The Director of Professional Services provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to ensure alignment with IHS objectives, high-quality health care delivery, and compliance with applicable policies and standards. Position is located at the Colorado River Service Unit, Parker, AZ. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R.

37.5 (2021).

Strategic Leadership - Partners with executive leadership to develop and implement policies, plans, and performance measures across multiple departments while ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance. Operational Management - Evaluates organizational structure, resource utilization, and effectiveness to optimize operations and implement corrective actions as needed. Reporting & Quality Assurance - Conducts audits and operational assessments and delivers regular reports to executive leadership and the Governing Board to ensure the highest quality of services.

Compliance, Contracting & Leadership - Interprets IHS directives, oversees contracting and acquisition per federal requirements, represents the organization with external entities, and provides administrative direction to ensure compliance, organizational alignment, and employee development. Supervisory Responsibility - Directly supervises employees across multiple disciplines including Pharmacy, Social Work, Laboratory, Radiology, Physical Therapy, Public Health Education, Nutrition, and Administrative Support.