Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Healthcare Organization

Job Description

Compensation : Competitive base salary ($300,000–$450,000) commensurate with experience, plus performance-based incentives, comprehensive executive benefits, and equity opportunities.

We are conducting a confidential search for an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join a mission-driven healthcare organization at the forefront of innovative patient care delivery in New York City’s vibrant healthcare ecosystem. This pivotal C-suite role will drive operational excellence, scalability, and strategic growth in one of the nation’s most dynamic healthcare markets. The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare executive with a proven track record of transforming operations, optimizing resources, and leading high-performance teams in complex, fast-paced environments like NYC’s hospitals, health systems, or payer organizations. If you thrive in high-stakes settings where operational leadership shapes patient outcomes and organizational success, this opportunity offers a platform to redefine healthcare delivery in the heart of New York.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Operations Leadership : Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to craft and execute a long-term operational strategy, aligning clinical, financial, and regulatory goals to drive growth in NYC’s competitive healthcare landscape, including potential expansion into new service lines or boroughs.
• Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization : Oversee daily operations across clinical, administrative, and support functions, leveraging lean methodologies, advanced EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), and AI-driven analytics to cut costs by 10–20% while boosting patient throughput and satisfaction metrics in high-volume settings.
• Team Building & Talent Management : Lead a diverse team of 200+ (including VPs of Operations, Clinical Services, and Supply Chain), recruiting top talent from NYC’s deep healthcare pool, fostering professional development, and building a collaborative, inclusive culture that reflects the city’s diversity.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management : Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and NY state / federal regulations, proactively addressing risks like cybersecurity, supply chain challenges, and quality assurance in a highly scrutinized market.
• Financial Oversight & Resource Allocation : Partner with the CFO to manage a $500M+ operating budget, optimizing capital investments, vendor contracts, and revenue cycle management to ensure profitability while funding innovation in a cost-sensitive urban healthcare environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management : Act as a key liaison with board members, physicians, payers, and NYC community stakeholders, leading transformative initiatives like mergers, telehealth expansions, or population health programs with minimal disruption.
• Innovation & Performance Metrics : Drive data-informed decisions using KPIs (e.g., readmission rates, operational ROI, employee engagement), harnessing predictive analytics to navigate trends like value-based care in NYC’s fast-evolving healthcare sector.

Qualifications & Requirements :

This is a confidential search. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of New York City’s vibrant community.