Chief Operating Officer

American College of Healthcare Executives; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong orientation

Generous PTO

Medical/Rx, health, vision, dental

Company-matching 401(k) retirement;  L

Life and disability protection

44,000+ employees committed to patient

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Quad Cities in Davenport, IA, seeks a Chief Operating Officer as part of its Administrator In-Training program. This full-time role oversees hospital operations, with focus on patient care, quality, and financial stewardship.

The position emphasizes leadership across departments, engagement with staff, and strategic planning to meet hospital goals. Join a high-impact team committed to world-class inpatient post-ICU services for chronically ill patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Three years managerial experience in a healthcare institution.
• Management of finance, strategic planning, and community health education.

Responsibilities

• Assumes administrative direction for assigned hospital departments and aligns with overall objectives.
• Conducts daily rounds on the nursing floor and communicates with patients, families, staff, and MDs.
• Leads annual budgeting, capital budgeting, and strategic planning activities.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Position: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Davenport, IA

Schedule: Full Time

Select Specialty Hospital Quad Cities is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. As a Chief Operating Officer, you are a part of Select Medical’s Administrator In‑Training program. It gives qualified candidates an excellent opportunity to gain practical operational experience in a critical illness recovery hospital setting.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well‑being.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high‑quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

Under general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO) assumes responsibility and authority for the administrative direction, evaluation and coordination of the functions and activities of assigned departments within the hospital and ensures operating objectives and results are in accordance with overall hospital needs.

Consistently performs Clinical obligations. Performs daily rounds on the nursing floor, communicating with patients, families, staff and MD’s. Weekly working with the CNO focusing on new and challenging patients as well as developing core clinical programs, that comply with all corporate clinical‑quality initiatives.

Manages and assists in plans of correction that are related to both internal and external surveys.

Focuses on employee engagement. Actively present and participatory in Employee Orientation. Conducts quarterly employee meetings (including meetings during the night shift).

Creates and manages a culture focused on business development and customer service.

Communicates routinely with the CEO concerning policy recommendations and suggested courses of action pertinent to the efficient operation of assigned departments. Implements new policies and disseminates pertinent information following administrative directives.

Works with CEO to establish and manage the Annual Operating Budget, Capital Budget and Strategic Plan and other strategic planning activities as necessary.

Maintains high ethical standards. Consistently behaves in a professional and ethical manner, adhering to all policies related. Meets and abides by all compliance, HIPAA, and professional standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• A Master's Degree
• Three (3) years managerial experience in a healthcare institution.
• Specific management functions of finance, strategic planning, and community education of health programs.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• 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 Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans