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Chief Operating Officer - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

murfreesboro, TN

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Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Lead the development and implementation of operational strategies to align with the mission, vision and values of the organization.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Formulate policies and strategic plans for future growth.

Plan, direct and coordinate overall daily operations.

Responsible for building relationships to establish partnerships and affiliations.

Direct operational efficiency and improvement to meet financial targets and collaborates to establish control systems for accountability.

Collaborate to plan and organize staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, and educating in support of operational objectives.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.

Masters Degree preferred

Prior experience leading operational functions in a hospital setting

Skilled at physician relationship building

Proven ability and success growing clinical service lines

Growth-oriented executive with a demonstrated ability to scale and drive business performance

Experience managing infrastructure projects in hospital or healthcare settings

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Benefits that help you thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Worksite address

murfreesboro, TN, 37132, US

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