Chief Operating Officer

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Department:Administration

Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

The COO, 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.

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What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

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

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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