Job Description

Job Title: Interim Hospital Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Various

Duration: 3-6 months

Start Date: Immediate

Client Type: Acute Care Hospital / Health System

About FOCUSPOINT:
FOCUSPOINT specializes in connecting top-tier professionals with exceptional opportunities in accounting, technology, healthcare, and leadership. We prioritize building meaningful connections, ensuring candidates find roles that align with their skills, goals, and passions.

Job Overview:
Our client, a respected regional hospital committed to delivering high-quality patient care, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer to lead operational strategy and execution during a critical transition period. This role is ideal for a seasoned healthcare executive who thrives in fast-paced environments and can drive measurable improvements across clinical operations, patient flow, and administrative systems.

As the staffing partner, we re seeking candidates who bring both strategic vision and hands-on leadership to stabilize and optimize hospital operations while supporting executive continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily hospital operations, including inpatient units, ancillary services, and support departments
• Collaborate with the CEO, CMO, and CFO to align operational goals with clinical and financial performance
• Lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce length of stay, and enhance patient satisfaction
• Manage department heads and ensure accountability for KPIs, compliance, and quality metrics
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies in collaboration with HR
• Serve as a visible and engaged leader across the hospital, fostering a culture of transparency and excellence
• Provide executive-level reporting and updates to the board and senior leadership

Qualifications:

• Proven success as a hospital COO, VP of Operations, or equivalent leadership role
• Minimum 10 years of progressive healthcare management experience
• Strong command of hospital operations, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement
• Ability to lead during change, stabilize teams, and implement best practices quickly
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills
• Master s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferre

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Why Work with FOCUSPOINT?

As a trusted staffing partner to industry-leading companies, we provide access to roles that align with your professional goals, and we advocate for your success throughout the recruitment process. Our team understands appropriate skillsets and takes a consultative approach ensuring that each match is grounded in both experience and fit.

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