Hospital Administrator Program

UHS • Lakewood Ranch, FL

10d • 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 Hospital Administrator Program at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center located in Bradenton, FL. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has become the hospital of choice for many families in Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. Since it opened in September 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, as well as many awards and accreditations across a variety of service lines. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 500 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties, and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. Among the members of the medical staff are surgeons whose specialties include cardiovascular, gynecological, spine and joint and reconstructive procedures. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is a 120-bed acute care hospital conveniently located with easy access to Sarasota, Bradenton, and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Position Summary:
The selected candidate will provide day-to-day operations for various hospital departments and be assigned projects to further the strategy of the Hospitals. He/she will implement the strategy of the CEO and COO and will manage their assigned departments efficiently and effectively to maximize the quality of services and the profits of the hospital. The individual will also be enrolled in our corporate Leadership Development classes to further their development as a junior executive and prepare the indivual to become a COO within UHS.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the financial implications of decisions including budgeting and forecasting for a limited number of departments and/or projects is required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to focus on nuances of multiple hospital operations.
• Effective communication skills with diverse groups, including physicians, managers, and employees is required.
• Master’s degree required (MBA, MHA or related program).
• Hospital management experience at a mid level (3-7 yrs)
• Acute Care Hospital Experience required
• Must be open to Relocation
• Strong Project Management experience
• Strong critical thinking skillset

Nice To Haves

• Administrative Residency or Fellowship a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operations for various hospital departments
• Be assigned projects to further the strategy of the Hospitals
• Implement the strategy of the CEO and COO
• Manage their assigned departments efficiently and effectively to maximize the quality of services and the profits of the hospital
• Enroll in corporate Leadership Development classes to further development as a junior executive and prepare the individual to become a COO within UHS

Benefits

• UHS offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a strong benefits program including medical, dental, and life insurances and our 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees