Chief Operating Officer Texas Market

Þtails We have an opportunity to join the Ascension Texas Team as the Market Chief Operating Officer. Ascension’s Texas Ministry Market includes Ascension Providence, based in Waco, Texas, and Ascension Seton and Dell Children’s Medical Center, based in Austin, Texas. Over the last century, Ascension Texas has grown from one hospital in Austin and one in Waco to a network of 14 hospitals and more than 120 clinic locations across Central Texas, including four teaching hospitals. Ascension Texas employs over 16,000 people and is a major contributor to the Central Texas economy. 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 *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Participates in development of the organization’s vision, policies and short and long-term objectives. Develops, implements and monitors operating budgets for areas of responsibility. Leads efforts to provide high quality, low cost operations within sites of care as well as day-to-day operations. Ensures that performance is aligned with Ascension’s practices and standards of excellence and determines interventions necessary to improve performance. A strong commitment to the mission of Catholic healthcare and a personal and professional presence to provide moral and spiritual leadership on behalf of Ascension; a values-driven leadership style which is guided in thinking, in acting, and stewardship by sensitivity to the mission values of Ascension Health. A highly effective communicator who will make communications a top priority within the organization and will be a responsive, relational, interactive, and accountable leader who will recognize the importance of building consensus and providing leadership with credibility, influence, respect, and listening skills. An appreciation of the challenges and the opportunities associated with being a change agent within the context of a multi-site and growing national health system. Direct experience and subject matter expertise in Healthcare Quality across the continuum of care; ambulatory, acute and post-acute care. Proficient knowledge and expertise in hospital and health care related quality and performance improvement principles and practices, as well as regulatory and statutory requirements for quality improvement and patient safety in health care. The ability to create inclusive teams and that are active and enthusiastic participates and in the successful implementation quality and safety strategies and plans based on improving quality goals. Possess not only excellent organization, oral and written communication skills, but the ability to persuasively communicate project proposals, plans and status to key stakeholders. Ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Proficient in program development with strong leadership and teambuilding skills.
le@der Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Work Experience: 10 years of experience required. 15 years of experience preferred. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 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 will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice 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 employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify