Chief Operating Officer

Select Medical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Atlanta is seeking a Chief Operating Officer as part of their Administrator In-Training program. This opportunity includes hands-on operational experience in a critical illness recovery hospital, focusing on leadership development in key functional areas. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree and at least three years of managerial experience in healthcare. Relocation for a future CEO post is required.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree is required.
• Three years of managerial experience in a healthcare institution is mandatory.
• Experience in finance, strategic planning, and community health education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive orientation for the hospital.
• Engage in the Administrator In-Training program to gain operational experience.
• Support clinical services and financial management.

Skills

Healthcare management

Operational leadership

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Human resources management

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Position: Chief Operating Officer - COO Program
Location: Atlanta, GA
Schedule: Full Time
Employer: Select Specialty Hospital Midtown Atlanta (a critical illness recovery hospital)

Join Select Medical’s Administrator In-Training program as a Chief Operating Officer. The program provides qualified candidates with hands-on operational experience in a critical illness recovery hospital setting, focusing on the CEO’s role, goals, and key relationships within the hospital and organization. Training is designed to develop high-performing hospital leaders through a year-long program across multiple sites nationwide with dedicated mentors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive orientation to ensure a smooth transition into the hospital setting.
• Engage in the Administrator In-Training program to gain practical operational experience in a critical illness recovery hospital.
• Support clinical services, case management, medical staff relations, marketing, regulatory compliance, financial management, and human resources as part of the training experiences.
• Collaborate with mentors and leaders to learn CEO-level goals, objectives, and relationship-building needed for effective hospital leadership.
• Contribute to quality patient care and the overall mission of the organization by applying learned skills in real-world settings.

Program Details

The year-long program covers four key areas: orientation, enculturation, administrative onboarding, and ongoing support. During the program, candidates are immersed in training across a range of areas, including:

• Clinical services
• Case management
• Medical staff relations
• Marketing
• Regulatory compliance
• Financial management
• Human resources

Training is conducted at designated sites nationwide and supported by dedicated mentors to educate and onboard the candidate throughout the program.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s Degree
• Three (3) years of managerial experience in a healthcare institution
• Management functions in finance, strategic planning, and community health education

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience in an acute care or specialty hospital setting

All candidates who successfully complete the program must be willing to relocate in order to accept a new CEO post.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care