Director of Workforce Optimization

Director of Workforce Optimization Department: Scheduling Corporate HQ or RemoteCompensation: $135,000 - 150,000 annually plus annual performance incentiveFLSA Classification: ExemptLocation: RemoteTravel: May required up to 10% travel About the Role OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is seeking a dynamic Director of Workforce Optimization to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance clinical labor efficiency, reduce premium coverage costs, and improve hospital scheduling operations. This role is pivotal in transitioning OBHG’s workforce model from reactive scheduling to proactive optimization — ensuring consistent, cost-effective, and reliable clinician coverage across our hospital programs. As a strategic partner across Finance, Operations, and Clinical Leadership, you will design and execute data-driven labor models that optimize shift fill rates, clinician utilization, and scheduling predictability. Your leadership will directly impact OBHG’s growth, profitability, and service reliability. Key Responsibilities Strategic Cost Optimization Lead enterprise analysis of OBHG’s clinical labor spend (employed, contracted, and locum providers). Identify cost drivers and implement initiatives to reduce premium labor, overtime, and unfilled shift penalties. Partner with Finance, Clinical Leadership, and Operations to forecast labor impacts of new contracts, hospital changes, and volume trends. Develop a unified labor cost model to guide staffing and scheduling decisions. Workforce Planning and Scheduling Efficiency Establish standardized metrics for fill rate, provider utilization, and schedule optimization. Implement advanced scheduling tools, AI forecasting models, and predictive analytics to balance cost, coverage, and clinican satisfaction. Collaborate with Clinical Leadership to improve proactive staffing and minimize last-minute shift gaps. Champion continuous improvement in the use of scheduling to optimize clinican deployment. Operational Intelligence and Analytics Partner with Finance to build and maintain labor performance dashboards (fill rate, cost per shift, overtime %, premium labor spend, etc.). Conduct root cause analyses for high-cost or underperforming hospital programs and implement corrective actions. Lead cost-benefit analyses for staffing models, shift incentives, and workforce initiatives. Translate data into actionable insights for executive and regional leaders. Partnership and Change Leadership Collaborate closely with Regional leadership and Scheduling teams to operationalize workforce optimization strategies. Lead cross-functional task forces to redesign processes that drive down cost per clinical hour while maintaining reliability. Communicate trade-offs clearly between cost, coverage, and clinical quality. Influence a culture of disciplined labor management across OBHG’s national network. Qualifications Required: 5+ years of experience in workforce management, labor optimization, or operational analytics in healthcare, logistics, or similar industries. Proven track record of reducing labor costs, premium spend, or improving fill rate performance. Proficiency with forecasting tools, scheduling systems, and data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau). Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills with experience presenting to senior leadership. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional optimization projects and driving measurable outcomes. Preferred: Experience within healthcare operations, hospital staffing, or physician workforce management. Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or similar). Familiarity with scheduling tools like QGenda, Kronos, or Workday. Join OBHG: Join the forefront of women's healthcare with OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of customized obstetric hospitalist programs. Celebrating over 19 years of pioneering excellence, OBHG has transformed the landscape of maternal health. Our mission-driven company offers a unique opportunity to elevate the standard of women's healthcare, providing 24/7 real-time triage and hospital-based obstetric coverage across the United States. If you are driven to join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of women and newborns and thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and excellence, OBHG is your next career destination What We Offer - The Good Stuff: A mission based company with an amazing company culture Paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones Health Savings Account (with employer contribution) or Flexible Spending Account options Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability w Optional Short Term Disability Buy-up plan Paid Parental Leave 401(k) Savings Plan Legal Plan & Identity Theft Services Mental health support and resources Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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