Chief Operations Officer - PE Healthcare

Leap Brands•Wayne, NJ

5d•$200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Leap Brands is partnering with a private equity-backed healthcare organization seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead and scale a multi-site healthcare platform during its next phase of growth. This is a highly visible executive leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, supporting growth initiatives, improving financial performance, and building the infrastructure necessary to support a rapidly expanding healthcare organization. The ideal candidate is a proven operator who understands how to balance patient experience, clinical excellence, employee engagement, and financial performance. This individual will partner closely with the CEO, Board, investors, and executive leadership team to execute the company’s strategic vision while creating scalable systems and processes that support long-term growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of progressive leadership experience within healthcare services
Prior COO, Regional Vice President, SVP Operations, President, or similar executive leadership experience
Experience leading multi-site healthcare organizations
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, workforce management, patient experience, and operational performance metrics
Demonstrated success scaling organizations through periods of rapid growth
Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and multi-site expansion initiatives
Strong financial acumen with a track record of driving EBITDA growth and operational performance
Proven ability to lead large teams across multiple markets and organizational levels
Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations across a multi-site healthcare platform
Drive operational consistency, patient experience, employee engagement, and financial performance across all locations
Establish and maintain performance standards, KPIs, and accountability throughout the organization
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve productivity, quality, and profitability
Develop scalable infrastructure and processes to support continued growth
Partner with the CEO and investors to execute growth initiatives and long-term strategic objectives
Support de novo expansion, acquisitions, and integration efforts
Evaluate market opportunities and operational readiness for growth
Lead post-acquisition integration planning and execution
Build organizational structure capable of supporting future expansion
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders throughout the organization
Build leadership bench strength and succession plans
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, execution, and continuous improvement
Coach regional and field leadership teams to improve operational performance
Partner closely with Finance to improve revenue, profitability, labor productivity, and cost management
Drive achievement of EBITDA targets and operational performance goals
Utilize data and analytics to support decision making and operational improvements
Monitor and improve key business metrics across all locations
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance
Improve patient satisfaction, retention, and overall experience
Support initiatives focused on clinical outcomes and operational efficiency
Ensure operational alignment with organizational standards and healthcare regulations
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors
Present operational updates, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations
Partner with private equity sponsors and investors on growth planning and value creation initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Recruiting, Marketing, Development, Revenue Cycle, and Clinical Leadership