Job Description

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville features services in cardiology, emergency medicine, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, inpatient rehabilitation center, internal medicine, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, oncology, oral/maxillofacial surgery, orthopedics/surgery, otolaryngology, outpatient rehabilitation, pediatrics, plastic surgery, podiatry, pulmonology, radiology, urology, vascular surgery and wound care.

Quality Care
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville has been designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Wound Care Center of Distinction. The facility has also earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.

 

As part of the CEO Development Program, this position will require relocation within an acceptable timeframe for promotion/transfer.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the hospital's day-to-day activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost, and margin-control; and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goal management.

 The responsibilities of the COO include, but are not limited to:

Overseeing day to day operations of all departments in the hospital with the exception of Nursing.Coordinating facility and program planning budget preparation, administering hospital policy formulationRepresenting the hospital at various professional, civic and governmental organizations and meetings.Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital;  taking a role in the recruiting and retention of physiciansWorking with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the hospital meets necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations in conjunction with the hospital's Chief Nursing OfficerWorking with the Chief Executive Officer to create an environment that will encourage the recruiting and retention of qualified hospital employeesAnalyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activitiesAssisting in planning of new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenueAssisting in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs in conjunction with the hospital's financial and nursing officersParticipating in the hospital's monthly operation reviews as well as participating in corporate office meetings as deemed necessary

This position reports directly to the CEO and in the absence of the CEO, the COO may be required to interpret hospital policy and provide guidance. 

Education:

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institutionMaster of Healthcare Administration or MBA with Healthcare emphasis required.

 Experience:

Minimum 4 years recent hospital experience managing multiple departments in acute care facility.Experience in physician relations or recruitment required.

Abilities:

Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skillsMust have proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff and communityAbility to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical mattersMust have knowledge of technical and professional skills management, general principles of human resource management, labor relations and hospital economics