COO - ACUTE

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient clinics and other services across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

UHS is currently recruiting for its Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno, NV). The center opened in April 2022 and is the first full‑service hospital built in the region in nearly a century. Sierra Medical Center offers cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, Family Birth Center and Level II NICU services.

The COO provides day‑to‑day operations of the hospital, implements the CEO’s and corporation’s strategy, and manages hospital departments efficiently and effectively to maximize the quality of services and the hospital’s profitability.

• Direct quality operations to maximize return on investment and community reputation; increase revenues and income before inter‑company allocations, maintain or reduce the effective bad‑debt rate, achieve the desired margin percentage, and implement operating‑cost controls in staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
• Develop and provide quality programs and services to the community; manage and implement programs to ensure all employees are committed to quality and service.
• Manage and develop employees; through appropriate management practices create a hospital climate that motivates employees to reach highest performance, establish direction, coach, provide feedback, and build 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

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations, UHS will provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. The posted salary range applies to this job posting and may not include other compensation such as bonuses, stock grants, equity, etc. Salary offers may be based on geographic location, education and related experience, licensure and certifications.

• Five years of hospital experience, with a minimum of two to three years as a senior‑level manager.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred in business, health administration or other closely related field.
• Organized and able to manage multiple diverse departments.
• Detail oriented, focused on nuances of multiple hospital operations, and able to communicate with employees and vendors.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate with individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of the financial implications of decisions, including budgeting and forecasting.

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

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