Chief Operating Officer (COO) Greater Portland, ME Area

The Company is in search of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide executive leadership and operational oversight for its acute care hospital. The COO will be a key member of the hospital leadership team, responsible for influencing performance across various domains, including operations, quality, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. This role demands a leader who can ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care, and who is adept at building and maintaining effective partnerships across clinical, medical staff, and administrative leadership. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of translating strategy into execution and optimizing resources to support the hospital's mission and goals. Applicants for the COO position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, with a minimum of ten years of hospital operations experience at the leadership level. A Master’s degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in hospital management, with the ability to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of processes, oversee major workforce and resource decisions, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, and a commitment to a culture of learning and continuous improvement are essential. The COO will also be responsible for human resource management, including staff education, and must be prepared to handle issues that directly impact patient care with a focus on maintaining a positive working relationship with the medical staff.

Hiring Company

Central Maine Healthcare