Chief Operations Officer

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC • Savannah, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) provides executive oversight and operational leadership across Hospice Savannah, Inc. (HSI) and its affiliated entities, including Hospice Savannah Foundation, Steward Center for Palliative Care, PACE, and Ride Well Mobility. The COO ensures coordinated, efficient, and compliant operations that support organizational mission, strategic objectives, and long-term sustainability. As a member of the executive leadership team, the COO is responsible for translating organizational strategy into operational plans, ensuring consistency of systems and processes, and maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance across all programs. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO promotes organizational alignment, operational effectiveness, fiscal responsibility, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive operational leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, hospice, palliative care, or mission-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-entity or multi-program operations
• Valid driver's license, automobile Insurance and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and accreditation standards.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complexity, and drive organizational change.
• Exceptional communication, financial acumen, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic and visionary leader with demonstrated ability to execute effectively.
• Proven capacity to lead collaboratively in a mission‑driven environment, exhibiting sound judgment, integrity, and strong emotional intelligence
• Ability to make timely, well‑informed decisions in complex environments, adapting to change and implementing practical, solutions‑focused approaches.
• Demonstrated commitment to community‑based care models and to advancing quality‑of‑life outcomes for patients, families, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive oversight and operational leadership across Hospice Savannah, Inc. (HSI) and its affiliated entities.
• Ensures coordinated, efficient, and compliant operations that support organizational mission, strategic objectives, and long-term sustainability.
• Translates organizational strategy into operational plans.
• Ensures consistency of systems and processes.
• Maintains regulatory and accreditation compliance across all programs.
• Promotes organizational alignment, operational effectiveness, fiscal responsibility, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive