Chief Operating Officer

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead hospital operations, steer physician relations, and enhance patient care across the organization. The COO will participate in strategic decisions, coordinate departments, and cover the CEO role in their absence.

Required is a Bachelor's in business or related field, with MBA/Healthcare Admin preferred, and at least 4 years in hospital management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business or related field; MBA/Healthcare Admin preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in a managerial role at an acute care hospital.
• Experience running multiple hospital departments and physician relations/recruitment.
• Basic knowledge of hospital financial systems; problem solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital operations and participate in operational decision-making to achieve the hospital's mission.
• Coordinate activities of assigned departments and sections; ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee physician relations and recruitment as part of hospital administration.
• Assume Chief Executive Officer duties in the CEO's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Physician relations

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Tools

Hospital financial systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead hospital operations. Shape the future of healthcare. Join our senior leadership team as Chief Operating Officer and make a meaningful impact across hospital operations, physician relations, and patient care. State Benefits and Retirement!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003632 FLO - Administration (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

As a member of the Hospital’s senior management team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will participant in operational decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital’s mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matter that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. Will assist in the administration and coordination of hospital activities of any assigned department and/or section. Assume duties of CEO in his/her absence.

Education:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years recent experience in a managerial position at an acute care hospital.
• Experience in running multiple hospital departments simultaneously, preferably a combination of support and non-nursing clinical departments.
• Experience in physician relations and/or recruitment
• Basic knowledge of hospital financial systems required.
• Must be able to problem solve, identify real issues and formulate solutions and teach others.

State Benefits and Retirement!

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience, and 10 years of progressive experience including 8 years in management/leadership roles.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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