COO - ACUTE
Edinburg, TX 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Responsibilities

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

UHS is currently recruiting for our COO at South Texas Health System - Edinburg (Edinburg, TX). South Texas Health System Edinburg is a Level IV Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. The ER at South Texas Health System Edinburg is for adults only, and features Senior Care ER rooms with special amenities. The hospital offers advanced imaging capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery, inpatient rehabilitation and other specialty services. Edinburg was awarded an 'A' from The Leapfrog Group for three straight years. HealthGrades has recognized the hospital with its highest 5-star rating in four key areas of women's health. This places Edinburg in the top tier of quality and safety outcomes for normal deliveries, cesarean sections, gynecological surgical procedures and hysterectomies. As the Rio Grande Valley continues to grow, South Texas Health System Edinburg invested $105 million to build a new 5-story patient tower to take care of the growing healthcare needs. The recently opened new patient tower included an expanded ER, an all-new imaging department, expanded ICU beds, additional medical/surgical/telemetry beds, and an expanded inpatient rehabilitation unit with the latest technology available.

In addition, the COO will be responsible for South Texas Health System Children's. The facility is the first freestanding pediatric hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. The 107-bed hospital features the region's only exclusive pediatric emergency department, a Joint Commission certified asthma program, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Institute as well as access to physicians in many specialty areas.

The COO provides day to day operations of the hospital. Implements strategy of CEO and Corporation. Manages hospital departments efficiently and effectively to maximize quality of services and profits of the hospital.

This leader also:

  • Directs effective quality operations to maximize return on investment and community reputation. Increases revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintains or decreases the effective bad debt rate, achieves the margin percentage, and implements operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
  • Develops and provides quality programs and service to the community. Manages and implements programs to ensure all employees are committed to quality and service.
  • Manages and develops employees. Through appropriate management practices, creates a hospital climate to motivate employees to highest performance. Establishes direction, coaches employees, provides feedback, and builds commitment.

This opportunity provides the following:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment

* Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

* Competitive Compensation

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

* 401k plan with company match

* Generous Paid Time Off

* Relocation benefits


Qualifications

* Five years of hospital experience with a minimum of two to three years as a senior level manager is required.

* Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in Business, Health Administration or other closely related field.
* Must be organized and be able to manage multiple diverse departments.* Must be detail oriented, focus on nuances of multiple hospital operations, and be able to manage communication with employees and vendors.
* Must be able to motivate, inspire, and communicate with individuals and groups.
* Knowledge of the financial implications of decisions including budgeting and forecasting is required.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a rewarding career, please take a moment to share your background with us by applying online.

***UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or e-mails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via e-mail, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the above-listed position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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