Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Ballinger Memorial Hospital District

Ballinger, TX 76821

Job Title:  Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Ballinger Memorial Hospital District is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the day-to-day operational management of Ballinger Memorial Hospital, a designated Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This role provides strategic leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and fiscally responsible healthcare services to the community.

Benefits:

Ballinger Memorial Hospital District offers  extremely competitive   salaries and  excellent benefits ! All employees are enrolled in the TCDRS retirement plan, with a  generous employer contribution .

• TCDRS retirement plan with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability and cafeteria plan
• Employer-paid $40,000 life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage

Job Description:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Ballinger Memorial Hospital, a designated Critical Access Hospital (CAH). The COO provides strategic leadership, ensures compliance with CAH regulatory requirements, optimizes rural health delivery systems, and collaborates closely with the CEO/Administrator and executive team members to support high-quality healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the hospital
• Provide strategic leadership for hospital operations
• Ensure compliance with Critical Access Hospital (CAH) regulatory requirements
• Optimize rural health delivery systems
• Collaborate closely with the CEO/Administrator and executive team

Education:

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in hospital operations
  • At least 5 years of experience in a rural or Critical Access Hospital setting
  • FACHE or similar professional certification strongly preferred

About Us:
Ballinger Memorial Hospital District offers numerous outpatient services, acute and swing bed care, and is certified as a level IV trauma ER. They also provide a clinic with physicians and mid-level providers. Ballinger Memorial Hospital District participates in and promotes activities that encourage wellness in our community.

This position offers an opportunity to lead hospital operations and support the delivery of quality healthcare services in a rural community setting. Join our team today!