Chief Operating Officer Kentucky Region

Deaconess

Chief Operating Officer Kentucky Region

Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Kentucky Region

Position Summary

The Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple healthcare facilities within the Kentucky region for Deaconess Health System. This executive leader partners closely with the Region President, hospital leadership, and clinical teams to drive operational excellence, enhance patient care, improve financial performance, and support continued regional growth.

The COO is responsible for leading hospital and ambulatory operations, implementing strategic initiatives, improving patient throughput and experience, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily operations across regional hospital and ambulatory services
Partner with executive and physician leadership to execute strategic initiatives
Drive operational improvement, patient experience, and quality outcomes
Oversee workflow optimization, throughput, and capacity management
Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and service line expansion
Support financial performance through operational excellence and labor management
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop and mentor leadership teams across the region
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies

Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required

Experience

Minimum five years of progressive executive healthcare leadership experience
Experience in hospital operations, strategic planning, physician relations, and multi-site leadership preferred
Demonstrated success leading operational improvement and organizational growth initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong operational and financial acumen
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to lead change and drive performance improvement
Experience developing high-performing teams and collaborative cultures
Strong strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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