Chief Operating Officer- Ascension Living PACE

Chief Operating Officer

Ascension Living PACE is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer to join our team! This is a fully remote position, with regular travel required to engage with PACE sites, teams, and communities across Ascension.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly is a model of care centered around the belief that the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs, and their families, are better served in their own communities whenever possible.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic and operational leadership for Ascension PACE, ensuring that every participant receives high-quality, person-centered, and integrated care that reflects the dignity and compassion central to Ascension's mission. Reporting to the Vice President / Senior Vice President of Post-Acute Services, the COO will oversee all aspects of PACE operations championing excellence in care delivery, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. This leader will work collaboratively across Ascension's ministries to strengthen the bridge between healthcare and aging services, expanding access to this vital model of community-based care.

The new COO will :

• Lead with mission and purpose, ensuring that PACE programs embody Ascension's commitment to serve those most in need through holistic, faith-driven care.
• Advance quality, performance improvement, and innovation, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to enhance participant outcomes and operational consistency.
• Drive growth and access, supporting the expansion of PACE sites and census to reach more seniors and families seeking dignified alternatives to institutional care.
• Develop, mentor, and empower teams, cultivating a culture of compassion, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines, aligning post-acute, population health, and community care services to create a seamless continuum for participants.

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Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 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.

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.

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