COO - ACUTE

UHS • Las Vegas, NV

74d

About The Position

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and various related services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS is currently recruiting for the COO position at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. Valley Hospital is a tertiary-care and teaching hospital that offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced cardiovascular, neurological, and surgical services. The COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital, implement the strategy of the CEO and Corporation, and manage hospital departments to maximize quality of services and profits.

Requirements

• Five years of hospital experience with a minimum of two to three years as a senior level manager.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Business, Health Administration or other closely related field.
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple diverse departments.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage communication with employees and vendors.
• Must be able to motivate, inspire, and communicate with individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of the financial implications of decisions including budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Directs effective quality operations to maximize return on investment and community reputation.
• Increases revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintains or decreases the effective bad debt rate, achieves the margin percentage, and implements operating cost controls in staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
• Develops and provides quality programs and services to the community.
• Manages and implements programs to ensure all employees are committed to quality and service.
• Manages and develops employees, creating a hospital climate to motivate them to highest performance.
• Establishes direction, coaches employees, provides feedback, and builds commitment.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Relocation benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees