COO - ACUTE

Location

Mcallen, TX | United States

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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.

UHS is currently recruiting for our  COO at McAllen Medical Center (McAllen, TX) .   McAllen Medical Center's full service acute care facility opened in December 1985 after spending more than 50 years in downtown McAllen, Tx. as McAllen Municipal Hospital, McAllen General Hospital and McAllen Methodist Hospital. The hospital became a part of Universal Health Services, Inc. in 1985. Since 1919, when McAllen Municipal first opened its doors, the hospital has provided for the health care needs of McAllen and its neighboring cities, being the first to offer services such as open-heart surgery, one-day cardiac catheterization and magnetic resonance imaging.

• Only Certified Primary Stroke Center in Hidalgo County
• Accredited as Cycle III Chest Pain Center
• The region’s designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center
• Only comprehensive transplant center in the Rio Grande Valley
• Service area veterans
• Bill Aston Award winner
• Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber Hospital of the Year

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

· 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

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