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Ascension Dell Seton Medical Center has a new opportunity and hiring Chief Operating Officer!

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

Responsibilities

The Chief Operating Officer leads the development and implementation of operational strategies to align with the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.

+ Provides leadership and vision to staff in areas of accountability related to long range planning and development.

+ Identifies and quantifies resources needed to carry out operational plans and coordinates the acquisition and allocation of resources commensurate with plans.

+ Supports behaviors and programs which enhance the culture and provide direction to the department leaders to ensure the goals and objectives of operational plans.

+ Ensures development and effective administration of appropriate processes for compliance with applicable governing and regulating bodies, licensure, laws and regulations.

+ Works in conjunction with the office of general counsel to ensure that transactions are legally and contractually sound and in accord with the policies.

+ Ensures the patient care and clinical guidelines are followed for consistent quality and cost-effective care delivery for a diverse population.

+ Ensures the development and implementation to ensure best in class levels of patient and family experience.

+ Supports continuous quality and performance improvement to ensure excellent care is provided by physicians, clinicians and staff.

+ Ensures resources and programming, targeted to needs and requirements are available to facilitate patient, community, associate and medical staff education.

+ Ensures standards are met and metrics are tracked and measured for quality and patient satisfaction measures as provided by clinicians and staff.

+ Supports systems and processes for orientation, continuous learning and development based on quantitative and qualitative information regarding patient outcomes and experiences.

+ Supports systems and processes for effective administration of pro-active risk management and patient safety programs.

+ In cooperation with appropriate leadership and related clinical staff, assists with development and execution of business plans and clinical programs.

+ Advises on physician employment candidates and practice acquisition candidates for fit with the Mission, Vision, Values, and organizational culture.

+ Represents facilities and programs to various public constituencies, professional associations, business coalitions and governmental authorities.

The COO reports directly to the Hospital President and is responsible for operational performance including quality, PFE, associate engagement and retention, staffing, productivity and management within plan, in addition to the management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling of all clinical ancillary and support (non-nursing) departments.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred

Work Experience:

5 Years Required Acute Care Experience in a Hospital Setting. 10 Years Preferred Acute Care Experience in a Hospital Setting. 5 Years Preferred Leadership/Management Experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written

+ Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff

+ Innovative approach to the development of programs/systems that support continuous quality improvement and Mission, Vision, and Values.

+ Ability to function as a leader, team member and execute the desired outcomes.

+ Ability to make independent decisions and assume responsibility. Must exhibit creative, positive problem-solving abilities.

+ Ability to lead in a matrixed organization.

+ Ability to plan, organize and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups.

+ Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and recommend a course of action.

+ Proven track record of implementing organization-wide projects.

Requirements

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.