Executive Healthcare Operations Leader

WVU Medicine; Butler, Northern (Butler County, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Butler and Clarion Hospitals seek a dynamic Chief Operations Officer to direct day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring high‑quality patient care and efficiency. You will oversee medical staff coordination, safety, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Master's in a relevant field and 7–10 years of progressive management experience, with strong leadership and financial acumen to manage budgets and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Hospital Administration, Business Administration or Clinical Area required.
• Minimum of seven - ten years management experience with increasing responsibility required.
• Serves as staff leader to board and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with medical staff, hospital administration, and department heads.
• Assure open communication to ensure staff understand hospital policies and procedures.
• Manage ancillary and support departments to ensure quality patient care and efficiency.
• Participate in performance improvement and budget planning activities.
• Lead department work systems, training, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Healthcare operations

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Master's Degree Hospital Administration, Business Administration or Clinical Area

Job description

WVU Medicine Butler and Clarion Hospitals seek a dynamic Chief Operations Officer to direct day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring high‑quality patient care and efficiency. You will oversee medical staff coordination, safety, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Master's in a relevant field and 7–10 years of progressive management experience, with strong leadership and financial acumen to manage budgets and capital planning.