Hospital COO — Strategy, Operations & Growth

Universal Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for further education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Chief Operating Officer at Forest View Hospital near Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves partnering with the CEO to guide hospital operations, strategic planning, and performance improvement across departments to align with the organization’s mission and regulatory standards.

The COO leads the leadership team, ensures policy implementation, budget management, and accountability for quality metrics, while supporting organizational growth and service

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a hospital or related setting.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field.
• Licensure as applicable in Michigan (RN, LMSW/LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) per job.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards (Joint Commission, CMS, DHHS).

Responsibilities

• Assist CEO in managing hospital operations and directing department activities.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, programs, and services aligned with the hospital’s mission.
• Lead budget development, monitoring, and productivity improvements across departments.
• Drive quality improvements with measurable outcomes and leadership engagement.
• Provide Strategic guidance to Leadership Team and monitor compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & finance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, Social Work or Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Chief Operating Officer at Forest View Hospital near Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves partnering with the CEO to guide hospital operations, strategic planning, and performance improvement across departments to align with the organization’s mission and regulatory standards.

The COO leads the leadership team, ensures policy implementation, budget management, and accountability for quality metrics, while supporting organizational growth and service