Chief Operating Officer - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

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

• 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 qualifications 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.

What additional requirements you'll need

• 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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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 97,000+ 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.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays 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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.