EVP, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Operations Council; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization. The successful candidate will drive performance, advance patient safety and experience, and align operations with Grady’s mission and values.

The COO will lead complex hospital operations, develop high-performing teams, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional patient care at Grady Health System.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving hospital performance across safety, quality, finance, and patient experience.
• Experience in a healthcare system with complex operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Grady Health System.
• Champion continuous improvement and patient-centered care to meet strategic objectives.

Skills

Patient Safety

Quality Improvement

Financial Performance

Leadership & Team Development

Job description

Grady Health System has been Atlanta’s hospital since 1892, providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities it serves. As one of the nation’s leading academic and safety-net health systems, Grady is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, medical education, innovative research, and its commitment to improving health outcomes across the region.

Grady Health System is seeking a dynamic, accomplished, and visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization. The successful candidate will be a proven healthcare Executive Leadership with a demonstrated record of driving performance, fostering a culture of accountability, and leading complex healthcare operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated success in driving enhanced hospital performance with a focus on:
  • Patient Safety & Quality
  • Patient Experience
  • Financial Performance
  • Employee Experience
• Experience in a similar healthcare organization strongly preferred.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Proven leader of healthcare leaders with a track record of developing high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will champion continuous improvement, operational excellence, and exceptional patient care while supporting Grady’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.