Chief Operating Officer

Medical University of South Carolina•Florence, AL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead hospital operations and shape the future of healthcare. Join our senior leadership team as Chief Operating Officer and make a meaningful impact across hospital operations, physician relations, and patient care. As a member of the Hospital’s senior management team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will participate in operational decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital’s mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matter that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. Will assist in the administration and coordination of hospital activities of any assigned department and/or section. Assume duties of CEO in his/her absence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
Master’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration from an accredited institution preferred.
Minimum 4 years recent experience in a managerial position at an acute care hospital.
Experience in running multiple hospital departments simultaneously, preferably a combination of support and non-nursing clinical departments.
Experience in physician relations and/or recruitment.
Basic knowledge of hospital financial systems required.
Must be able to problem solve, identify real issues and formulate solutions and teach others.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience.
10 years of progressive experience including 8 years in management/leadership roles.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Lead hospital operations.
Shape the future of healthcare.
Make a meaningful impact across hospital operations, physician relations, and patient care.
Participate in operational decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital’s mission.
Maintain an awareness of changes in healthcare matter that could have an impact on the success of the hospital.
Assist in the administration and coordination of hospital activities of any assigned department and/or section.
Assume duties of CEO in his/her absence.