COO - ACUTE

Responsibilities UHS is currently recruiting for our COO at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX. Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 404‑bed acute care facility and medical center that provides high‑quality medical services to residents of Amarillo, Texas and the surrounding region. The facility is also a designated tertiary‑care academic institution that provides physicians and patients advanced technological innovations for diagnosis and treatment of the most acute clinical conditions. The emergency department is an Advanced (Level III) Trauma facility, treating approximately 57,000 patients annually. The COO provides day‑to‑day operations of the hospital, implements the strategy set by the CEO and Corporation, and 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 services 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 Qualifications 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. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr