Chief Operating Officer - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Job ID: 453649Company: AscensionLocation: Murfreesboro, TennesseeEmployment type: Full-timeCategory: Business AdministrationDetails: St Thomas Rutherford Hospital; View email address on click.appcast.io; Full Time; Day; On-sitePosted: 2026-08-27Your future role at a glanceLocation: Murfreesboro, TennesseeFacility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford HospitalEligible for an annual bonus incentiveLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you'll make an impact in this roleLead the development and implementation of operational strategies to align with the mission, vision and values of the organization.Formulate policies and strategic plans for future growth.Plan, direct and coordinate overall daily operations.Responsible for building relationships to establish partnerships and affiliations.Direct operational efficiency and improvement to meet financial targets and collaborates to establish control systems for accountability.Collaborate to plan and organize staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, and educating in support of operational objectives.What minimum qualifications you'll needEducation: Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.What additional preferences you'll needMasters Degree preferred Prior experience leading operational functions in a hospital setting Skilled at physician relationship building Proven ability and success growing clinical service linesGrowth-oriented executive with a demonstrated ability to scale and drive business performanceExperience managing infrastructure projects in hospital or healthcare settings#View email address on click.appcast.io Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.