Executive COO, Hospital Operations & Strategy

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 473,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability

Health Savings Plans

Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health System seeks a Chief Operating Officer to optimize clinical operations, align strategic goals with patient care, and strengthen UVA’s competitive position. As #2 in command, you will direct day-to-day operations across inpatient and ancillary services, collaborating with senior leadership and medical staff.

You will lead through safety, quality, patient experience, and financial stewardship, advancing growth, program development, and physician alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree required.
• 10+ years of executive operational leadership in complex health systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimize clinical operations across the care continuum and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Lead day-to-day operations including inpatient, ED, perioperative, and ancillary services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, medical staff, and faculty to align strategic goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, patient experience, and financial stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare operations

Executive collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

UVA Health System seeks a Chief Operating Officer to optimize clinical operations, align strategic goals with patient care, and strengthen UVA’s competitive position. As #2 in command, you will direct day-to-day operations across inpatient and ancillary services, collaborating with senior leadership and medical staff.

You will lead through safety, quality, patient experience, and financial stewardship, advancing growth, program development, and physician alignment.