Hospital COO: Operations & Patient Care Leader

jacksonhealth.org; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson South Medical Center, a 262-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center, seeks an innovative, mission-driven COO to lead operations, patient flow, and service lines across the campus.

The role partners with the CEO on strategic initiatives, oversees budgets, capital projects, quality programs, and talent development to ensure high-quality, accessible care for South Miami-Dade and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience in complex health systems.
• Proven track record of optimizing hospital operations and patient flow.
• Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and foster accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hospital operations and patient flow across high-acuity departments.
• Integrate clinical service lines and strategic initiatives across the campus.
• Drive quality, safety, patient experience, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct financial performance, budgets, labor productivity, and capital projects.
• Lead capital planning for renovations and modernization initiatives.
• Provide operational risk management and emergency preparedness leadership.
• Foster workforce development and a high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Financial acumen

Healthcare administration

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Jackson South Medical Center, a 262-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center, seeks an innovative, mission-driven COO to lead operations, patient flow, and service lines across the campus.

The role partners with the CEO on strategic initiatives, oversees budgets, capital projects, quality programs, and talent development to ensure high-quality, accessible care for South Miami-Dade and surrounding communities.