Chief Operating Officer — Healthcare Ops Leader & Growth

Community Health Systems

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dupont Hospital in Indiana is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee non-nursing departments and execute strategic initiatives that drive efficiency, patient throughput, and financial sustainability. The role collaborates with hospital executives to align service lines with community needs and manage capital planning.

The COO will help develop future leaders through the CEO Development Program, with relocation required for promotion opportunities as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

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.