Chief Operating Officer

UHS•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Peachford Hospital is a private 246-bed psychiatric facility serving children, adolescents, and adults. Licensed by the State of Georgia and accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital has more than 50 years of experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health problems. The Chief Operating Officer assists the CEO in managing hospital operations and provides recommendations and guidance to the Leadership Team. The COO sets objectives, develops plans, and directs activities in assigned departments and areas of responsibility. The role contributes to the hospital’s strategic and long-term planning and helps ensure quality measures are established across leadership and throughout the hospital, with a focus on measurable improvement. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the COO oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, programs, and services consistent with the hospital’s mission and vision. The position also supports hospital goals through analysis, reporting, and consultation, and manages and monitors budgets and productivity improvements across departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of 5–10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a variety of functional areas in a hospital or other related setting required.
Thorough knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards, rules, and regulations, including those of The Joint Commission, CMS, and DHHS, required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing, Health Care Administration, Business, Social Work, or Psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the CEO in managing Peachford Hospital’s operations.
Provide recommendations and guidance to the Leadership Team.
Set objectives, develop plans, and direct activities of assigned departments and areas of responsibility.
Contribute to the strategic and long-term planning of the hospital.
Help ensure quality measures are in place across leadership and throughout the hospital, with a focus on measurable improvements.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, programs, and services consistent with the hospital’s mission and vision.
Provide analysis, reporting, and consultation to support hospital goals and objectives.
Manage and monitor budgets and productivity improvements across departments.