Strategic Hospital COO: Operations & Growth

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Chief Operating Officer at Catawba Hospital to lead admin and support operations, ensuring safe, therapeutic environments and efficient workplaces for staff and patients.

As a member of the executive team, the COO partners with the CEO and department leaders to set priorities, manage resources, oversee facilities, and advance the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital administration.
• Budget development and adherence.
• Supervise staff and provide direction.
• Strong writing skills for reports, plans, contracts.
• Knowledge of state laws, Joint Commission, CMS.
• Familiarity with life safety, building and fire codes.
• Relationship management to drive results through others.
• Ability to delegate and hold teams accountable.
• Navigate ambiguity and balance priorities.
• Data-driven planning and problem solving.
• Build support and secure resources for change.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of administrative and support operations.
• Ensure hospital services, facilities and resources support safety and therapy.
• Collaborate with CEO and leaders to set operational priorities and advance goals.

Skills

Hospital Administration

Budgeting

Staff Supervision

Reporting & Contracts

Regulatory Knowledge

Life Safety Codes

Relationship Management

Delegation

Change Management

Data Analysis

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Education

MBA or MHA or advanced degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Chief Operating Officer at Catawba Hospital to lead admin and support operations, ensuring safe, therapeutic environments and efficient workplaces for staff and patients.

As a member of the executive team, the COO partners with the CEO and department leaders to set priorities, manage resources, oversee facilities, and advance the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.