Northwest Health · 2 weeks ago
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Valparaiso, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expNorthwest Health is a regional healthcare network that includes two hospital campuses in Indiana. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the operational management and strategic execution of non-nursing departments, focusing on patient throughput, service line development, and revenue growth while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure financial sustainability and 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
Strong executive leadership and strategic planning skills, with the ability to drive operational performance and lead cross-functional initiatives
Advanced knowledge of hospital operations, including finance, facilities, ancillary services, and regulatory compliance
Exceptional business acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements, drive cost control strategies, and support revenue growth
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with physicians, department leaders, and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and retain high-performing teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
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
Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a health care center that offers orthopedic, maternity, surgical, cancer care, and emergency services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith Nichols
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Hunter
Chief Operating Officer
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