Executive CAO: Healthcare Strategy & Operations

University Medical Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 275,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension

Benefits package

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada seeks a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead internal operations, governance, and strategic initiatives across its executive spectrum. The CAO will supervise teams, partner with academic programs, and coordinate with external agencies to advance clinical priorities and capital planning.

This at-will, executive role requires 20+ years in senior hospital leadership and ACHE Fellow status, with a master’s degree in health care administration or

Qualifications

• 20+ years of executive leadership in an acute care hospital setting.
• ACHE Fellow designation required.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in health care administration, business, or management.

Responsibilities

• Directs and administers internal operational activities across key hospital services.
• Leads organization-wide strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Acts as liaison with medical staff, academic partners, and external agencies.
• Supervises direct reports, staffing plans, and performance evaluations.
• Drives process improvement, governance, and enterprise dashboards.
• Oversees fundraising, government relations, and academic affairs relations.
• Develops multi-year strategic plans with clinical, financial, and facility priorities.
• Evaluates growth opportunities using financial modeling and ROI analysis.
• Communicates recommendations to CEO and executive team with accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Governance

Education

Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration

Job description

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada seeks a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead internal operations, governance, and strategic initiatives across its executive spectrum. The CAO will supervise teams, partner with academic programs, and coordinate with external agencies to advance clinical priorities and capital planning.

This at-will, executive role requires 20+ years in senior hospital leadership and ACHE Fellow status, with a master’s degree in health care administration or