Chief Operating Officer

Beacon Health System - South Bend, IN

Full-time - Senior

South Bend, IN

Hospitals

About the position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Beacon Health System plays a pivotal role in the leadership and administrative direction of the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO is tasked with overseeing Beacon's acute care hospitals, service lines, retail division, supply chain, and facilities construction and real estate. This position is crucial in ensuring that all services are delivered in alignment with the standards set forth by the CEO and the Board of Directors. The COO is responsible for the execution of financial, strategic, and tactical programs, plans, and services that are consistent with Beacon Health's Strategic Plan. This includes a commitment to meeting or exceeding the strategic metrics established for the health system, in collaboration with other members of the Executive Team. In addition to operational oversight, the COO serves as a representative of Beacon Health to various stakeholders, including the community, professional societies, governmental and regulatory agencies, other healthcare providers, financial institutions, and other external contacts. This role requires a strong focus on building relationships and ensuring that Beacon Health maintains a positive and influential presence in the healthcare landscape. The COO must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of healthcare delivery systems, management theories, and financial and strategic planning, which are essential for the effective administration of hospital operations, physician practices, and related entities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and administrative direction to Beacon's acute care hospitals, service lines, retail division, supply chain, and facilities construction and real estate.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the standards established by the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Oversee the execution of financial, strategic, and tactical programs, plans, and services consistent with Beacon Health's Strategic Plan.
• Meet or exceed the strategic metrics for the health system in partnership with other Executive Team members.
• Represent Beacon to the community, professional societies, governmental and regulatory agencies, other healthcare providers, financial institutions, and other external contacts.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (MHA/MBA/MS) in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related area required.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience, as a CEO, COO or senior leader within a healthcare system.
• Strong preference for senior leadership experience within an independent healthcare system.
• Demonstrates solid knowledge in healthcare delivery systems, management theories, and financial and strategic planning necessary for effective administration of hospital operations.