One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital management companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing since its inception to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenues of $10 billion and 83,000 employees. In 2019, UHS was recognized for the ninth consecutive year as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2018, ranked #268 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, ranked #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 83,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
UHS is currently recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer at Manatee Memorial Hospital (Bradenton, FL). Manatee Memorial Hospital, a 319-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility, has served the communities of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for more than 60 years. Patients have access to more than 500 physicians, in addition to associates and consultants, within a broad range of specialties. Medical services provided at Manatee Memorial include emergency medicine; cardiology; orthopedic services; surgery services; rehabilitation; respiratory care; oncology; and women’s and children’s services, including the county’s only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Center. The hospital has several accredited centers of excellence, including the Manatee Heart and Vascular Center/the Valve Institute; the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center; the Lung Institute; the Outpatient Imaging Center; the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Program; and the Breast Care Center
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.
- 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
Job Requirements
- 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.
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