This position is incentive eligible.
Job Summary and QualificationsThe role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) assumes line responsibility and authority for the administrative direction, evaluation, and coordination of the functions and activities of assigned departments within the hospital organization to ensure operation objectives and results are in accord with overall hospital needs. In the absence of the hospital, CEO and/or as assigned, represents the CEO in the coordination of entire portions of the hospital organization, speaking and acting within the scope of objectives set forth in the practice and/or policy of the hospital.
What you will do in this role:
- You will function at an executive level in an active leadership role with the hospital's governing body, medical staff leadership, hospital senior leadership and management team
- You will be directly responsible for the improvement of the hospitals facilities in assigned areas, including construction or renovation of structures and the purchasing of new equipment
- You will be responsible for department leaders in establishing a measure of performance, increase productivity, quality improvement, cost controls and efficient utilization of facilities
- You will ensure the consistent and effective execution of key systems and processes that make effective use of organizational resources
- You will lead a team or unit to enhance product or service quality; driving the business toward enhanced product or service quality
- You will create a work environment in which employees committed to their organization and feel pride and job ownership
- You will build strategic alliances and partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business strategies
- You will create an environment in which products and processes are designed to ensure customer satisfaction; effectively incorporating customer perspectives in all business activities
- You will contribute to the development of the organization's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization
- You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
- You will perform other duties as assigned
What qualifications you will need:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
- 3+ years of experience in progressive acute care management and refined management skills as a COO or through a COO development program or similar executive level experience required
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a 391 - bed acute care facility that has been serving the needs of southeast Harris County for over 45 years. With over 250 physicians on staff specializing in all areas of medicine, and over 1000 employees working to provide the highest level of care the hospital has retained its community hospital atmosphere while attaining state of the art technology.
HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled
resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and
career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our
Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Chief Operating Officer.
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