Chief Operating Officer - Mercy St. Louis

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead strategic, operational, and financial performance for the system. The role collaborates with physicians, service-line leaders, and executives to advance goals, improve quality, patient safety, and growth.

This executive drives planning, regulatory compliance, and resource stewardship, guiding department leaders to optimize performance and develop future talent while strengthening Mercy St. Louis’s position as a premier regional provider.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or health-related field is required.
• 3–5 years in a leadership/management role at the Director or VP level is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, operational, and financial performance for Mercy St. Louis.
• Oversee hospital operations and partner with physicians, service line leaders, and executive teams.
• Drive short- and long-term planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and accountability to improve patient experience and staff engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Masters degree in business or health-related field

Job description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key executive leader responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of Mercy St. Louis. This role drives short- and long-term planning initiatives, oversees hospital operations, and partners with physicians, service line leaders, and executive teams to advance organizational goals, quality outcomes, patient safety, and growth. The COO fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability while ensuring an exceptional patient experience and strong co-worker engagement. Responsible for operational excellence, regulatory compliance, resource stewardship, and budget management, the COO leads department leaders in optimizing performance and developing future talent. This leader identifies opportunities for program expansion, service line growth, and operational improvement to strengthen Mercy St. Louis's position as a premier regional healthcare provider. Through effective collaboration and strategic vision, the COO ensures alignment with Mercy's mission while driving sustainable growth and organizational success.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key executive leader responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of Mercy St. Louis. This role drives short- and long-term planning initiatives, oversees hospital operations, and partners with physicians, service line leaders, and executive teams to advance organizational goals, quality outcomes, patient safety, and growth. The COO fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability while ensuring an exceptional patient experience and strong co-worker engagement. Responsible for operational excellence, regulatory compliance, resource stewardship, and budget management, the COO leads department leaders in optimizing performance and developing future talent. This leader identifies opportunities for program expansion, service line growth, and operational improvement to strengthen Mercy St. Louis's position as a premier regional healthcare provider. Through effective collaboration and strategic vision, the COO ensures alignment with Mercy's mission while driving sustainable growth and organizational success.

Position Details

Education: Masters Degree in business or health- related field.

Experience: Three to five years of previous experience in a leadership and management role at the Director or VP level.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.