Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Crestview, FL

CHS Career Site; Crestview (FL); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

North Okaloosa Medical Center seeks a Chief Operating Officer to steer non-nursing departments, drive service line growth, and ensure financial sustainability. You will partner with the CEO, CFO, and other leaders to optimize throughput, resource use, and patient care outcomes, with a path toward CEO readiness and relocation as part of a development program.

The role expects oversight across departments, budgeting, and capital planning, while aligning with regulatory standards and executive

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field is required.
• MBA or MHA is preferred for senior leadership roles.
• Progressive healthcare leadership experience is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide operational oversight of non-nursing departments to ensure quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with CEO/CFO on strategic plans, revenue growth and expense control.
• Drive process improvements to enhance patient throughput and resource use.
• Identify opportunities for business development and service expansion with senior leaders.
• Support physician engagement and manage relationships with medical staff.
• Review performance metrics and guide corrective actions for improvement.
• Coach department leaders and develop leadership capacity.
• Contribute to budgeting and capital planning aligned with priorities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in executive meetings, planning activities, and board presentations.

Conhecimentos

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Change management

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Healthcare Admin

MBA/MHA preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At North Okaloosa Medical Center, we believe in providing convenient care in a comfortable setting. With the help of more than 600 employees, 150 physicians on staff and more than $12 million of recent capital upgrades and renovations, we have created a caring place where clinical experience and advanced technology blend seamlessly with sincerity and compassion.

We pride ourselves on having a unique dedication to the community hospital experience. While we believe it's vital to stay up to date with technology, we will never lose sight of what's truly important – the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care.

The goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of patients and their families, ALWAYS. North Okaloosa Medical Center stands ready to meet the healthcare needs of the region. We are very proud of the services we provide and it is our goal to make you proud to choose North Okaloosa Medical Center.

In 2010, North Okaloosa Medical Center began construction on a $22 million expansion project, enlarging the flagship facility to a 150-bed hospital. The healthcare system also includes an outpatient care center and an ambulatory surgery center, as well as primary care clinics in Crestview.

Job Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the overall operational management and strategic execution of non-nursing departments within the hospital. This role oversees key business functions including patient throughput, service line development, resource utilization, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. The COO collaborates with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and other senior leaders to ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient care outcomes. This position is also designed to develop future executive leaders, with the expectation of preparing for a potential promotion to a Chief Executive Officer role at another location. As part of the CEO Development Program, this position will require relocation within an acceptable timeframe for promotion/transfer.

Essential Functions

• Provides operational oversight of assigned non-nursing departments, ensuring high-quality service delivery, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborates with the CEO and CFO to develop, monitor, and manage strategic business plans and financial goals, including revenue growth and expense control.
• Drives process improvement initiatives that enhance patient throughput, resource utilization, and operational outcomes.
• Partners with the CEO to identify opportunities for business development, service line expansion, and physician recruitment aligned with community needs.
• Supports medical staff relationships by addressing operational concerns, facilitating communication, and strengthening physician engagement.
• Reviews department-level performance metrics and collaborates with managers on corrective action plans and ongoing improvement.
• Coaches and mentors department leaders to build leadership capacity, identify development opportunities, and share operational best practices.
• Contributes to budgeting and capital planning, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support strategic priorities.
• Ensures operations comply with internal policies, external regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participates in executive leadership meetings, strategic planning activities, and board presentations as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or related field preferred
• 7-9 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including 3–5 years in operational or executive-level management roles with responsibility for multiple departments or service lines required
• Prior experience overseeing multiple hospital departments or service lines preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong executive leadership and strategic planning skills, with the ability to drive operational performance and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of hospital operations, including finance, facilities, ancillary services, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional business acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements, drive cost control strategies, and support revenue growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with physicians, department leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and retain high-performing teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.