Chief Operating Officer

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 210,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus incentive

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer

Disability (long-term & short-term)

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension in Wichita, KS seeks a COO to lead operational strategies and staff across the Administration department. Location is Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph.

A strong background in leadership, strategic planning and regulatory compliance is required. Eligible for an annual bonus, with a broad benefits package. The role focuses on long-range planning, resource allocation, quality improvement, patient experience and risk management.

Qualifications

• Leadership and vision to staff in long-range planning and development.
• Identify resources needed to carry out operational plans and allocate them.
• Support culture and programs enhancing the department leaders' direction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with governing bodies, licensure, laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with general counsel to ensure transactions are legally sound and aligned with policies.
• Ensure patient care and clinical guidelines are followed for quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop and implement to achieve best-in-class patient and family experience.
• Support continuous quality and performance improvement for staff and clinicians.
• Ensure resources and programming are available for patient, community, associate and staff education.
• Track and measure standards for quality and patient satisfaction according to clinicians and staff.
• Support orientation and professional development using data on patient outcomes.
• Support risk management and patient safety programs.
• Assist with business plans and clinical programs in coordination with leadership.
• Advise on physician employment and practice acquisition candidates for mission fit.
• Represent facilities and programs to public constituencies and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Department:Administration

Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

The COO, leads the development and implementation of operational strategies to align with the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.

• Provides leadership and vision to staff in areas of accountability related to long range planning and development.


• Identifies and quantifies resources needed to carry out operational plans and coordinates the acquisition and allocation of resources commensurate with plans.


• Supports behaviors and programs which enhance the culture and provide direction to the department leaders to ensure the goals and objectives of operational plans.


• Ensures development and effective administration of appropriate processes for compliance with applicable governing and regulating bodies, licensure, laws and regulations.


• Works in conjunction with the office of general counsel to ensure that transactions are legally and contractually sound and in accord with the policies.


• Ensures the patient care and clinical guidelines are followed for consistent quality and cost-effective care delivery for a diverse population.


• Ensures the development and implementation to ensure best in class levels of patient and family experience.


• Supports continuous quality and performance improvement to ensure excellent care is provided by physicians, clinicians and staff.


• Ensures resources and programming, targeted to needs and requirements are available to facilitate patient, community, associate and medical staff education.


• Ensures standards are met and metrics are tracked and measured for quality and patient satisfaction measures as provided by clinicians and staff.


• Supports systems and processes for orientation, continuous learning and development based on quantitative and qualitative information regarding patient outcomes and experiences.


• Supports systems and processes for effective administration of pro-active risk management and patient safety programs.


• In cooperation with appropriate leadership and related clinical staff, assists with development and execution of business plans and clinical programs.


• Advises on physician employment candidates and practice acquisition candidates for fit with the Mission, Vision, Values, and organizational culture.


• Represents facilities and programs to various public constituencies, professional associations, business coalitions and governmental authorities.

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What minimum qualifications you'll need

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management. Required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)


• Various health insurance options & wellness plans


• Retirement benefits including employer match plans


• Long-term & short-term disability


• Employee assistance programs (EAP)


• Parental leave & adoption assistance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.