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Chief Operating Officer, WellMed Region

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The Chief Operating Officer, WellMed Region is the senior executive accountable for day-to-day operational performance and execution across the WellMed Region Care Delivery enterprise. Reporting to the WellMed Region CEO, the COO converts strategy and financial commitments into integrated operating plans, clear ownership, effective management rhythm and timely corrective action.

The COO will focus on productivity, patient access, provider capacity, SG&A discipline, delegated operations, growth execution, technology delivery, workforce optimization and operating model simplification. The role is responsible for working with the Executive Team to translating strategy into execution while driving accountability, efficiency, scalability and financial results across all markets.

The COO works in close partnership with the CEO, regional CMO, market and operations leaders, Finance, People, Growth, Technology, Enterprise Clinical Services and National Care Delivery Operations. The role owns regional results while applying national standards, reducing duplication and ensuring that local intelligence informs enterprise decisions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own the WellMed Region operating plan and results
• Establish a rigorous regional operating rhythm
• Lead clinic, field and shared operations
• Deliver the turnaround, affordability and growth agenda
• Clarify decision rights and strengthen the operating model
• Build a high-performing leadership and talent system
• Leadership capabilities

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of significant executive leadership experience in large-scale, complex healthcare operations, ideally across multiple markets or a regional care delivery platform
• 10+ years of experience in ambulatory, physician practice, value-based care and risk-bearing operations
• Executive level experience demonstrating P&L accountability and a record of translating financial commitments into operational execution and measurable improvement
• Experience leading turnaround, cost transformation, operating model redesign, integration and large-scale change
• Proven ability to lead through a highly matrixed national, regional and local operating environment

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $225,000-$375,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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