Job Description

Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Kentucky Region

The Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple healthcare facilities within the Kentucky region for Deaconess Health System. This executive leader partners closely with the Region President, hospital leadership, and clinical teams to drive operational excellence, enhance patient care, improve financial performance, and support continued regional growth.

The COO is responsible for leading hospital and ambulatory operations, implementing strategic initiatives, improving patient throughput and experience, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across regional hospital and ambulatory services
• Partner with executive and physician leadership to execute strategic initiatives
• Drive operational improvement, patient experience, and quality outcomes
• Oversee workflow optimization, throughput, and capacity management
• Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and service line expansion
• Support financial performance through operational excellence and labor management
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop and mentor leadership teams across the region
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies

Qualifications:

Education

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required

Experience

• Minimum five years of progressive executive healthcare leadership experience
• Experience in hospital operations, strategic planning, physician relations, and multi-site leadership preferred
• Demonstrated success leading operational improvement and organizational growth initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong operational and financial acumen
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to lead change and drive performance improvement
• Experience developing high-performing teams and collaborative cultures
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment