Chief Operating Officer

Compensation: $290k- $350k per year

Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday

A major New York City health system is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to partner with and support the Chief Executive Officer. This role provides broad operational oversight, exercises significant independent judgment, and serves as the CEO’s primary delegate across areas such as Operations, Facilities, Ancillary Services, Clinical Operations, and Emergency Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, procedures, and organizational goals set by the CEO.
• Oversees operational functions, ensuring alignment between facility teams and the corporate office.
• Maintains full regulatory and accreditation compliance and drives readiness for all inspections.
• Recommends procurement of supplies, equipment, and capital needs within approved guidelines.
• Advises on construction, renovation, and equipment replacement plans.
• Participates in and facilitates interdepartmental and departmental meetings; may assign staff to hospital committees.
• Supports CEO in building and maintaining relationships with external agencies, regulatory bodies, and professional groups.
• Helps maintain management reporting systems that provide timely data for planning and decision-making.
• Promotes a culture of accountability by setting performance standards, evaluating staff, and addressing performance issues.
• Participates in developing annual operating, expense, and revenue budgets; ensures operations remain within financial parameters.
• Reviews budget requests and monitors costs across operational areas.
• Serves as Acting CEO in the CEO’s absence.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Management Benefits Fund (MBF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Special Leave of Absence Coverage (SLOAC)
• Additional Leave Options
• Retirement Savings Plans (NYCERS, VDC, TDA 403B, 457, NYCE IRA)
• Additional Savings Plan Options
• Transit Benefits
• Municipal Credit Union (MCU) Membership

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of Chief Operating Officer experience in a hospital setting 
• Extensive knowledge of hospital operations, administration, and regulatory requirements.
• Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Medical Administration, or a related field.