Hospital Administrator Program

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a participant for the Hospital Administrator Program to manage day-to-day operations and drive strategic initiatives across departments in Laredo, TX.

The selected candidate will join Leadership Development and work closely with the CEO and COO, with a view toward assuming an eventual COO role within UHS; relocation may be required to support program assignments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting for a limited number of departments and/or projects.
• Skills: detail orientation and effective communication with physicians, managers and employees.
• Master's degree required (MBA, MHA or related program).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for multiple hospital departments.
• Lead projects to advance hospital strategy and efficiency.
• Enroll in Leadership Development to prepare for executive leadership.
• Position aimed at preparing for a COO role within UHS.

Skills

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Relocation willingness

Education

Master's degree (MBA, MHA or related program)

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .

UHS is currently recruiting forourHospital Administrator Program at Doctors Hospital of Laredo (Laredo, TX). Doctor's Hospital of Laredo has 183 licensed beds and is co-owned with physician investors. It is a Level III Trauma Center and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The facility has over40,000emergency department visits each year and employs over600 employees. The active medical staff consists of190 physicians, including120active staff members. The hospitals service lines include: Cancer, Cardiology,Open Heart,Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Women's Health, Dialysis. The hospital recently invested$9.2million to expandthe Intensive Care Unit and $7.6 million to expand our OP surgical services.The mission at Doctors Hospital —to provide the best healthcare services that patients recommend to families and friends, physicians prefer for their patients, purchasers select for their clients, employees are proud of, and investors seek for long-term results. This vision will be realized through our commitment to the following principles: service excellence, continuous improvement in measurable ways, employee development, ethical and fair treatment for all, teamwork, compassion, and innovation in service delivery.

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

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