Chief Operating Officer - FT - Days - MCI

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Chief Operating Officer for the Memorial Cancer Institute to provide executive leadership across hospital and treatment centers. The COO will advance patient care, research and education while ensuring financial sustainability and program growth.

The role requires a master’s degree, extensive healthcare leadership experience, and strong collaboration with clinicians and administrative teams to drive standard of care, regulatory compliance and operational

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• At least five years in senior operational leadership.
• Experience leading complex, multi-site ambulatory and hospital-based service lines.
• Prior leadership experience within oncology services is strongly preferred.
• AHCA background screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget development and financial performance, including revenue cycle optimization, expense management, capital planning, and sustainable growth strategies.
• Partner with medical directors, physician leaders and employed oncologists, surgeons, and specialty providers to drive alignment, performance, access, productivity, engagement, and quality outcomes.
• Identify and execute opportunities for program expansion, clinical innovation, research integration, and community partnerships.
• Direct day-to-day operations across ambulatory, infusion, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and ancillary services to ensure seamless, standardized care delivery.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, hospital operations, academic partners, community organizations, and public health agencies to advance the Institute’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Support the development and execution of operational strategies across all Cancer Institute sites, ensuring alignment with system priorities and community health needs.
• Lead facility planning, technology implementation, and operational readiness for new programs, equipment, and site expansions.
• Foster a high-performance culture across clinical and operational teams, including talent development, workforce planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare administration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Memorial Cancer Institute (MCI) provides executive leadership and operational oversight for the institute. The COO will ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate care across all cancer center network sites, including hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient treatment centers, physician practices, and cancer programs. The COO will partner closely with physician, clinical and research leadership and administrative teams to advance patient care, research, and education. The COO will focus on operational efficiency, financial sustainability, growth strategy, community and staff engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Stewardship: Oversee budget development and financial performance, including revenue cycle optimization, expense management, capital planning, and sustainable growth strategies.
• Physician Collaboration: Partner with medical directors, physician leaders and employed oncologists, surgeons, and specialty providers to drive alignment, performance, access, productivity, engagement, and quality outcomes.
• Service Line Growth and Program Development: Identify and execute opportunities for program expansion, clinical innovation, research integration, and community partnerships.
• Multi-Site Operational Oversight: Direct day-to-day operations across ambulatory, infusion, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and ancillary services to ensure seamless, standardized care delivery.
• Stakeholder and System Collaboration: Collaborate with executive leadership, hospital operations, academic partners, community organizations, and public health agencies to advance the Institute’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Operational Strategy and Execution: Support the development and execution of operational strategies across all Cancer Institute sites, ensuring alignment with system priorities and community health needs.
• Capital and Infrastructure Planning: Lead facility planning, technology implementation, and operational readiness for new programs, equipment, and site expansions.
• Workforce and Culture Leadership: Foster a high-performance culture across clinical and operational teams, including talent development, workforce planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Competencies

• Education and Certification Requirements: Masters (Required) AHCA Background Screening (AHCA) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, strong analytical skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, with at least five (5) years in senior operational leadership. Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-site ambulatory and hospital-based service lines. Prior leadership experience within oncology services is strongly preferred. Proven track record of financial accountability. Demonstrated success leading large interdisciplinary teams through growth, change, and operational transformation.

Additional Education Info: Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Bending and Stooping = 0% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 0% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 0% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 0% Sitting = 80% Squatting = 0% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing - Far = 80% Seeing - Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 0% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 0% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 0% Computer Monitor = 80% Domestic Animals = 0% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 0% Needles/Sharp Objects = 0% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 0% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0% Shift: Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veterans Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

Be where care matters.

At Memorial Healthcare System, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of the people entrusted to our care. This unwavering commitment to our service vision makes the difference and is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Deeper Caring. Smarter Healthcare. Talk to our patients and their families about "Deeper Caring," and they'll tell you stories about miracle babies, lives saved through sheer determination, and the comforting kindness of others. For our employees, "Smarter Healthcare" means constantly improving how we deliver care. It could be a new technology, a streamlined process, or a cutting-edge program leveraging our system strengths. But, no matter how you look at it, our service vision is integral to our culture today and what we strive to be tomorrow. We invite you to share in the Memorial Experience – where touching lives, lifting spirits, and healing the human body is our profession’s greatest privilege and reward. Be where you are valued. Memorial Healthcare System provides preference as part of our commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans in alignment with state regulations. Veterans Preference allows for the first choice in interviewing, hiring, retention, and promotion after deployment when all other applicant qualifications are equal. However, Veterans Preference does not guarantee a job. Who is eligible for Veterans Preference? We are proud to offer preference to internal and external applicants who identify within these categories: veterans, disabled veterans, spouse of a disabled veteran, unremarried veteran widow/widower, certain family members, active reservists and members of the National Guard. What should I do if I am eligible for Veterans Preference? You must claim your Veterans Preference status