Community Health Systems · 5 months ago
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
85 EAST US HIGHWAY 6, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expCommunity Health Systems is a regional healthcare network that operates multiple hospital campuses. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee the operational management of non-nursing departments, focusing on strategic execution, operational efficiency, and revenue growth while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure exceptional patient care outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Provides operational oversight of assigned non-nursing departments, ensuring high-quality service delivery, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Collaborates with the CEO and CFO to develop, monitor, and manage strategic business plans and financial goals, including revenue growth and expense control
Drives process improvement initiatives that enhance patient throughput, resource utilization, and operational outcomes
Partners with the CEO to identify opportunities for business development, service line expansion, and physician recruitment aligned with community needs
Supports medical staff relationships by addressing operational concerns, facilitating communication, and strengthening physician engagement
Reviews department-level performance metrics and collaborates with managers on corrective action plans and ongoing improvement
Coaches and mentors department leaders to build leadership capacity, identify development opportunities, and share operational best practices
Contributes to budgeting and capital planning, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support strategic priorities
Ensures operations comply with internal policies, external regulations, and accreditation standards
Participates in executive leadership meetings, strategic planning activities, and board presentations as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
7-9 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including 3–5 years in operational or executive-level management roles with responsibility for multiple departments or service lines required
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or related field preferred
Prior experience overseeing multiple hospital departments or service lines preferred
Company
Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.67B2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.79B
2024-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.12B
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Jason Johnson
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Hunter Phillips
Director Strategic Consumer Engagement
Recent News
Business Wire
2025-12-03
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2025-11-05
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