Hospital Administrator Program

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX, is hosting a Hospital Administrator Program assigned to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple hospital departments. The program aims to develop junior executives through hands-on leadership experience within a large healthcare network.

Selected candidates will implement strategy, participate in Leadership Development to prepare for a COO role, and gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination with physicians,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (MBA, MHA or related program).
• Strong budgeting/forecasting knowledge for departments or projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across hospital departments.
• Implement CEO/COO strategy and optimize departmental performance.
• Participate in Leadership Development to prepare for senior leadership roles.

Skills

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Budgeting/forecasting

Education

Master’s degree (MBA/MHA or related)

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

UHS is currently recruiting for our Hospital Administrator Program at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX. Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 404-bed acute care facility and medical center that provides high-quality medical services to residents of Amarillo, Texas and the surrounding region. The facility is also a designated tertiary care academic institution that provides physicians and patients advanced technological innovations for diagnosis and treatment of the most acute clinical conditions. The emergency department is an Advanced (Level III) Trauma facility, treating approximately 57,000 patients annually. More information about the facility can be found at http://www.nwtexashealthcare.com.

Position Summary

The selected candidate will provide day-to-day operations for various hospital departments and be assigned projects to further the strategy of the Hospitals. He/she will implement the strategy of the CEO and COO and will manage their assigned departments efficiently and effectively to maximize the quality of services and the profits of the hospital. The individual will also be enrolled in our corporate Leadership Development classes to further their development as a junior executive and prepare the indivual to become a COO within UHS.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge: Knowledge of the financial implications of decisions including budgeting and forecasting for a limited number of departments and/or projects is required.
• Skills: Must be detail oriented and able to focus on nuances of multiple hospital operations. Effective communication skills with diverse groups, including physicians, managers, and employees is required.
• Education: Master’s degree required (MBA, MHA or related program).

Work Experience

• Hospital management experience at a mid level (3-7 yrs)
• Acute Care Hospital Experience required
• Must be open to Relocation
• Strong Project Management experience
• Strong critical thinking skillset
• Administrative Residency or Fellowship a plus

UHS offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a strong benefits program including medical, dental, and life insurances and our 401(k) retirement plan.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.