Director of Product Operations, ACO
; Remote
Insight. Partnership. Purpose.
At Sound Physicians, our shared services and business teams play a vital role in advancing our mission to improve healthcare outcomes. Whether you're in finance, human resources, marketing, IT, operations, or talent acquisition, your work supports the clinicians who care for patients in communities across the country. You bring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to service—ensuring our organization runs smoothly, grows responsibly, and innovates with purpose.
We are a remote-first national team, united by technology, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. While our clinicians deliver care locally, we stay connected and aligned—so they can focus on what matters most: improving lives at the bedside.
- Schedule: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Salary: $115000 - $155000
Success Profile
What makes a successful Director of Product Operations, ACO? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Customer-Focused
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- Self-Starter
- Compassionate
- Curious
Director of Product Operations, ACO
United States
Date posted:
02/18/2026
Category:
Accountable Care Org
About Sound
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Sound Physicians is a nationally respected, physician-led medical group practicing in 400+ hospitals across 45 states. Our team of 4,000+ clinicians and 1,000+ business professionals across the country is united by one mission: to build exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, dignified care for everyone – no matter who they are or where they live. With physician-led clinical teams and more than two decades of operational expertise, we’ve refined what it takes to consistently deliver exceptional care in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine.
Why join us?
- A remote-first culture that values flexibility and collaboration
- Opportunities to grow your career while making a real impact
- A team that champions inclusivity, innovation, and excellence
Whether working virtually or onsite at one of our practices, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of healthcare.
Sound Physicians offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of the items below, and more:
- Medical insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Self-managed PTO Plan
- Ten company-paid holidays per year
About the Role
Director of Product, Sound Long Term Care Management Accountable Care Organization (ACO), will lead the strategic vision, development, and lifecycle management of digital products designed to improve population health outcomes, enhance care coordination, and support data-driven decision-making for healthcare organizations. This role bridges clinical, technical, and business domains to ensure the products effectively support long term care providers and facilities, payers, and our ACO in identifying care gaps, managing risk, and optimizing patient outcomes across populations. This role will work closely with Product and Clinical Leadership, Information Technology, Client Services, and external partners to drive the operational aspects of product development process with an end goal of helping the ACO Team achieve better outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap:
- Define and own the product vision, strategy, and success metrics for the Population Health Tools in alignment with organizational goals.
- Develop and maintain a product roadmap that balances innovation, customer needs, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and stakeholder interviews to identify trends and opportunities in population health management and value-based care.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, UX/UI design, information technology, data analytics, and compliance to define and deliver high-impact product features.
- Work closely with customers (ACO team members, providers, long-term care facilities, payers) to gather feedback and translate needs into actionable product requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between product, clinical, and technical teams to ensure clarity of vision and alignment of priorities.
Product Development & Execution:
- Write detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications that drive feature development and iterative releases.
- Prioritize backlog items and manage sprint planning in collaboration with Agile development teams.
- Oversee product testing, validation, and user acceptance to ensure quality, security, and compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
Data & Analytics:
- Collaborate with data analytics teams to integrate population-level metrics, risk stratification models, and predictive insights into the platform.
- Ensure the tools supports interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, CCD) and integrate effectively with EHRs and third-party health data sources as needed.
- Evaluate performance through KPIs such as patient engagement, cost reduction, quality outcomes, and user satisfaction.
Compliance & Quality:
- Ensure adherence to privacy, data governance, and security standards including HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable CMS quality programs.
- Stay informed on healthcare policy changes, value-based care models, and regulatory frameworks impacting population health tools.
Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor user adoption and feedback to continuously refine the product.
- Support go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and customer onboarding.
- Develop product documentation, training materials, and release notes.
Values
- Analytical mindset: Ability to interpret and communicate complex compensation data effectively.
- Proactive problem-solving: Demonstrates ownership of work, identifies opportunities for improvement, and drives solutions.
- Strong collaboration: Works well across Finance, HR, and Clinical Operations to build consensus on compensation strategies.
- Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all compensation processes and data analysis.
- Detail-Oriented: Delivers consistent and accurate work, particularly when handling sensitive employee data and documentation.
- Responsiveness: Prioritizes timely communication and follow-up; understands the urgency behind employee requests.
- Solution-Seeking: Uses sound judgment to address issues independently when possible, escalating only when necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Deep understanding of population health management, care coordination, value-based care, and healthcare interoperability standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret clinical and claims data.
- Experience in product management working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience in vendor/partner management
- Experience in technical application support processes, procedures, and best practices
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Familiarity with data visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning applications in healthcare a plus.
- Independent, self-starter
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advance knowledge of Microsoft suite, including PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
- Excellent organizational abilities, ability to work toward a deadline
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Provide clear and smooth communications for teams supported
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in product/vendor management, preferably within healthcare technology, population health, or analytics. The ideal candidate has a clinical background or experience in healthcare.
- Proven track record of launching and scaling data-driven healthcare products.
Salary Range
- This position offers an annual salary range of $115,000-$155,000. Exact salary will depend on the candidate’s experience, education and geographic location. This position is eligible for additional compensation beyond base pay.
Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.
Your role as a Care Catalyst
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We Lead with Purpose:
You help clinicians focus on care by managing the essential business functions that keep our organization running—whether it's recruiting top talent, ensuring accurate billing, streamlining credentialing, supporting learning and development, or enabling technology. Your work behind the scenes powers our mission and drives operational excellence.
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We Build Meaningful Connections:
You collaborate across shared services teams and with clinical partners to deliver seamless support. Whether you're designing a campaign, processing claims, onboarding a new clinician, or enhancing internal systems, your work builds trust and enables success.
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We Support Care, Nationwide and Locally:
As a remote-first national team, you provide centralized support that empowers clinicians to deliver care in their local communities. Through technology, communication, and shared purpose, we stay connected and responsive to the needs of those on the front lines.
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We Grow Together:
You develop specialized expertise, strengthen cross-functional partnerships, and make a lasting impact. Because investing in our people—whether clinical or corporate—is how we deliver uncompromising care.
Hear from our team
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“As an employee of Sound Physicians for over 10 years, what I truly enjoy is the people and the culture. There’s a strong sense of trust and collaboration, and I feel genuinely supported as a colleague. Leadership is approachable, ideas are welcomed, and there’s a real focus on growth and development. It’s rewarding to work for an organization that invests in its people and stays true to its mission. I’m proud of the work we do and the team I get to do it with.”
Amber Dean,
Senior Staffing Manager -

“What drew me to Sound is simple: business leaders here actually make an impact. We’re solving real problems, strengthening infrastructure, and shaping how care is delivered. It’s energizing to know the work you do on the business side genuinely helps clinicians and patients every day.”
Courtney Reun,
Vice President, Talent Attraction & Experience
Rewards
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Remote first environment
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Work-Life Balance
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Lifestyle Spending Account
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401K with company match
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Paid time off starting with 15 days off + 10 company-paid holidays
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