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Director, Ambulatory Services, Santa Barbara, CA


Director, Ambulatory Services

Sansum Clinic

Director

Santa Barbara, CA

January 13, 2026


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Provides administrative and clinical leadership for an assigned clinical department or program, which may include one or more patient care teams. Establishes and implements goals, standards and practices that guide and support patient care initiatives while ensuring the delivery of high-value quality care and exceptional care experiences. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with physicians, medical staff and Sutter Health leaders, care teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing safe, consistent and effective patient care. Establishes overall operating and capital budget with input from management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed timely.



EDUCATION:



Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.



CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:



  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

  • RN-Registered Nurse of California


DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES:



  • Department: Peninsula Eye Surgery Center, ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

  • Department, Sansum: PALS-Pediatric Advanced List Support




TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:



  • 6 years recent relevant experience





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