Chief Operating Officer

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for further education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Chief Operating Officer at Forest View Hospital near Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves partnering with the CEO to guide hospital operations, strategic planning, and performance improvement across departments to align with the organization’s mission and regulatory standards.

The COO leads the leadership team, ensures policy implementation, budget management, and accountability for quality metrics, while supporting organizational growth and service

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a hospital or related setting.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field.
• Licensure as applicable in Michigan (RN, LMSW/LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) per job.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards (Joint Commission, CMS, DHHS).

Responsibilities

• Assist CEO in managing hospital operations and directing department activities.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, programs, and services aligned with the hospital’s mission.
• Lead budget development, monitoring, and productivity improvements across departments.
• Drive quality improvements with measurable outcomes and leadership engagement.
• Provide Strategic guidance to Leadership Team and monitor compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & finance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, Social Work or Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for our Chief Operating Officer position.

Position Summary:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) assists the CEO in managing the operations of Forest View Hospital (the “Hospital”). The COO provides recommendations and guidance to the Leadership Team, sets objectives, develops plans and directs activities of assigned departments/areas of responsibility. The COO plays a vital role in the strategic and long-term planning of the Hospital. The COO will assist in ensuring that quality measures are in place with all leadership and throughout the hospital with intention and a strong focus on measurable improvements. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this position ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, programs, and services consistent with the Hospital’s mission and vision. This includes analysis, reporting and consultation to support the goals and objectives of the Hospital as well as managing and monitoring budgets and productivity improvements in all departments.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Educational/Licensure/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree in nursing, Health Care Administration, Business, Social Work or Psychology preferred.
• Current and valid license in the State of Michigan as a RN, LMSW, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist as applicable.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a variety of functional areas in a hospital or other related setting required.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards, rules, and regulations (i.e., The Joint Commission, CMS, DHHS, etc.) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.