COO - ACUTE

Chief Operating Officer Opportunity At Aiken Regional Medical CenterUniversal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, UHS is a Fortune 300 corporation. UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. UHS is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, and has approximately 99,000 employees. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.UHS is currently recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer at Aiken Regional Medical Center located in Aiken, SC. Aiken Regional Medical Center, which was named 2018's "Best Small Town in the South" by Southern Living Magazine, opened its doors in 1917 as the Aiken Hospital and Relief Society. Today, it is a 273-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of specialties and services. The hospital receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries, and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. Aiken Regional received an A' grade in The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety most recently in the Fall 2023.The COO provides day to day operations of the hospital. Implements strategy of CEO and Corporation. 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 service 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.