Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Hospital System | Southeastern US

A Galileo Search Exclusive - Featured Opportunity

Competitive Compensation | Superb Benefits Program | Annual Bonus | Relocation Assistance & Temporary Housing

We are targeting seasoned, execution oriented healthcare operations executives, including COOs, CNOs, CAOs, Executive Directors, and VP/SVP level Operations and Service Line leaders.

Our client is one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in their state, offering a full spectrum of hospital based and outpatient services. They are committed to delivering compassionate care, advanced technology, and exceptional clinical outcomes. As one of the region’s most forward thinking health systems, they continue to expand services, optimize operations, and implement innovative care models to meet the evolving needs of the communities they proudly serve.

Located in the Southeastern United States, this opportunity places you within a growing healthcare market characterized by strong community ties, expanding service lines, and a supportive, collaborative leadership culture. The region offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and quality of life, from its year round mild climate to its access to beaches, mountains, and diverse outdoor recreation. Housing affordability, favorable tax structures, and a relaxed yet vibrant way of life make this area an ideal setting for healthcare executives seeking both impact and balance.

Southeastern, US

In this highly visible and mission driven role, you will:

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Oversee a broad and dynamic portfolio of clinical and operational departments, including several high acuity and high impact service areas.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership that supports exceptional patient care, service excellence, and strong financial performance.
• Translate organizational vision and long term strategy into execution-focused operational plans with measurable outcomes.
• Oversee day to day operations across diverse clinical and non clinical areas to ensure efficiency, accountability, and systemwide alignment.
• Partner closely with physicians and nursing leaders to advance quality, safety, patient access, and overall care delivery.
• Lead initiatives involving cost management, throughput optimization, resource allocation, and cross departmental collaboration.
• Develop and strengthen administrative systems, operational controls, and performance reporting tools to support sustainable growth.
• Promote a leadership culture centered on transparency, engagement, teamwork, and professional development.
• Represent the organization with community partners, regulatory bodies, and other external stakeholders as needed.
• Serve as a hands on, relationship driven operational leader; highly visible, accessible, and deeply engaged with frontline teams.

This executive position is ideal for leaders who excel in fast paced hospital environments, who can bridge clinical realities with operational strategy, and who bring the grit, adaptability, and collaborative leadership style needed to succeed in a high growth, community focused health system.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, allied health, business administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Clinical background required, given the strong integration between clinical operations and business strategy
• Minimum of five years of progressive acute care hospital leadership, including at least two years in a senior operational role (COO, CNO, CAO, Executive Director, VP/SVP of Operations, Senior/Executive Service Line Leader)
• Demonstrated experience in operational oversight, financial performance, quality improvement, and physician/nursing partnership
• Proven success leading high acuity, complex service lines or outpatient portfolios
• Strong organizational, relationship building, and leadership skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
• Ability to analyze complex operational challenges and implement effective, data driven solutions
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to senior executives, boards, or external groups
• Proficiency in performance reporting, financial analytics, and modern healthcare technology platforms

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