Healthcare COO: Drive Growth, Quality & Operations

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

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.