Chief Operating Officer

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT,  is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join our team!

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO) advances the effectiveness of the organization and culture through the development and implementation of organization-wide systems and processes in support of Copley’s vision and strategic initiatives. The COO is responsible for the daily clinical operations of Copley Hospital and creates a work environment in which employees are committed to the organization and feel pride and job ownership. This position builds strategic alliances and partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business strategies. The COO oversees day-to-day clinical operations. Supervises and mentors managers and directors that directly report including Director of Physician Practices, Executive Director of Clinical Ancillary Services, Executive Director of PeriOperative & Emergency Services, Director of Quality, Risk and Informatics, and the Chief Nursing Officer.

A cover letter is required for this position.  Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and may not move forward in the selection process.  Please make sure your cover letter answers these three questions:

1. What is your interest in working for Copley Hospital?

2. Why are you looking to change positions at this time in your career?

3. Why do you want to work in this part of the country/state (Morrisville/Stowe, Vermont)?

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs with day and evening shift availability. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Compensation: Negotiable.

An offer of employment may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skill, internal equity, and market data.

• Establishes staffing benchmarks and ensures adherence to those benchmarks in each department.
• Professional Development: Keeps abreast of current trends affecting the health care industry, as well as developments within the profession to assure ongoing personal competence.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations governing health care delivery and the rules of licensing and accrediting bodies.
• Ensures that required quality benchmarks are achieved at the highest levels. Benchmarks include, but are not limited to, patient satisfaction scores, core measures, and ACO quality requirements.
• Ensures that projects across the organization are planned, structured and monitored properly to maximize opportunities for successful outcomes.
• Communicates key information to the stakeholders of these service areas with respect to managed care, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management, and customer-focused services.
• Is responsible for the daily operations of Copley Hospital.
• Ensures adherence to contractual obligations and to the policies of the hospital.
• Prepares and moves the organization forward to meet the imperatives of health care reform, including but not limited to, quality outcomes, reduced cost, and more efficient processes.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with all regulations governing health care delivery and the rules of licensing and accrediting bodies by continually monitoring the operation and its programs, initiating changes where required.

Education Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Business, or other related field

Education Desired: 

• Master's Degree 

Experience Required:

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of health care administration. Must understand diversified health care and alternative delivery systems. Must have an in-depth awareness of regulations affecting health care delivery. Thorough knowledge of health care financial and facilities management.
• Must have at least 5 years' senior leadership and management experience within a healthcare setting. A minimum of five years progressive acute care management experience

Skills Required:

• Prior experience demonstrating effective management of complex, diversified business organization. Requires strong communication skills. Demonstrated leadership responsibilities at a hospital or other health care organization.

Certification Desired:

• FACHE certification