COO - ACUTE

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

73d•Onsite

About The Position

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com . UHS is currently recruiting for our COO at Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas, NV). Valley Hospital Medical Center, located in the heart of Las Vegas, is a tertiary-care and teaching hospital that offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced cardiovascular, neurological and surgical services. Valley Hospital has achieved nationally-recognized designation as a Primary Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. Advanced cardiovascular services include open-heart surgery, balloon angioplasty, cardiac catheterizations and peripheral vascular studies. Emergency care is available around the clock at the hospital. Among neurological services offered are coiling for brain aneurysms, neurosurgery and stroke care. Complementing the hospital’s neurology program is a neurology residency program and inpatient acute rehabilitation unit. The hospital also provides a wide range of surgical services including breast care, colorectal, gynecological, general, orthopedic, spine and vascular procedures. Endoscopy procedures are also performed. Additional services offered at the hospital include a wound healing and hyperbaric center and outpatient diabetes education and counseling. Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and the surrounding areas. The COO provides day to day operations of the hospital. Implements strategy of CEO and Corporation. Manages hospital departments efficiently and effectively to maximize quality of services and profits of the hospital. This leader also: 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 the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc. Develops and provides quality programs and service to the community. Manages and implements programs to ensure all employees are committed to quality and service. Manages and develops employees. Through appropriate management practices, creates a hospital climate to motivate employees to highest performance. Establishes direction, coaches employees, provides feedback, and builds commitment. This opportunity provides the following: • 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

Requirements

Five years of hospital experience with a minimum of two to three years as a senior level manager is required.
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Business, Health Administration or other closely related field.
Must be organized and be able to manage multiple diverse departments.
Must be detail oriented, focus on nuances of multiple hospital operations, and be 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 is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred in Business, Health Administration or other closely related field.

Responsibilities

Provides day to day operations of the hospital.
Implements strategy of CEO and Corporation.
Manages hospital departments efficiently and effectively to maximize quality of services and profits of the hospital.
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 the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
Develops and provides quality programs and service to the community.
Manages and implements programs to ensure all employees are committed to quality and service.
Manages and develops employees.
Through appropriate management practices, creates a hospital climate to motivate employees to highest performance.
Establishes direction, coaches employees, provides feedback, and builds commitment.