Chief Operating Officer Medical Group

Description

About UCHealth Medical GroupWith a world-class team of over 1750 physicians and providers, UCHealth Medical Group (UCHealthMG), the multi-specialty physician-led group practice serving UCHealth hospitals and clinics along the Front Range, provides a full continuum of medical care and the highest level of expertise.UCHealth clinics, staffed by UCHealth Medical Group physicians, are an integrated, multi-specialty physician and health system partnership. Physicians who are employed by UCHealth practice at over 50 clinics as well as hospitals along the Front Range of Colorado.This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.Chief Operating Officer, UCHealth Medical GroupThis is an outstanding opportunity to join UCHealth Medical Group (UCHealthMG), a top, large multi-specialty physician led group practice owned by the UCHealth System. This position is a part of a high-performing, quality-focused senior leadership team in a results-driven, growing healthcare system. The new Chief Operating Officer (COO) must lead the vision of “From Health Care to Health” by forging strong relationships throughout our integrated health system to create an overall entity unparalleled in the United States today.The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the UCHealth Medical Group leads and oversees the physician-led group serving UCHealth hospitals and clinics. This pivotal role reports directly to the President and CEO of the Medical Group and is a key member of and works collaboratively with, the senior leadership team which holds ultimate responsibility and authority for the strategic leadership, direction, and day-to-day administration of all operational areas and their related entities. The COO ensures adherence to established goals, the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, and efficient healthcare services, and the successful management of other related business lines. This leadership is critical in upholding the system’s core mission, vision, and values, always prioritizing an exceptional experience and optimal outcomes for every patient.Reporting RelationshipsReports to: President and Chief Executive Officer, UCHealth Medical GroupResponsibilities

• Develops, executes, tracks, and achieves operational budgets for all areas under responsibilities
• Translates organizational objectives into specific departmental strategies and actionable plans.
• Drives operational excellence and efficiency across all clinical and administrative functions to enhance patient flow and service delivery.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging teams to identify and implement best practices that elevate patient care and outcomes.
• Cultivates strong relationships with physician leaders and staff, promoting collaborative efforts to optimize patient care pathways and experiences.
• Identifies and implements solutions that streamline operations, improve data utilization, and benefit patient care and accessibility.
• Recruits, develops, and retains top talent within the medical group’s operational teams, building a skilled workforce dedicated to our mission and patient-centered values.
• Creates and implements key policies and procedures that significantly influence departmental effectiveness.
• Ensures robust compliance with all healthcare regulations and quality standards, maintaining a safe and high-performing environment for both patients and staff.
• Develops, executes, and tracks operationalbudgets for all areas under responsibilities
• Ability to lead across three regions and ensure consistency and operational excellence while recognizing regional nuances and unique challenges
• Ability to partner with physician and clinical leadership to form successful dyad leadership pairings throughout the medical group
• Keep current on emerging trends and models of care throughout the industry

Candidate Qualifications

The culture at UCHealth is results driven, and each member has high expectations for themselves as well as those with whom they partner and lead. This individual will be joining a high performing, fast-paced team and, as such, we have outlined characteristics that describe the ideal candidate for the Chief Operating Officer, UCHealth Medical Group:Candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced organization. They will exude honesty, respect, trust, integrity, and high ethical standards and serve in a supportive, open and direct manner.The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:Education/Certification

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare management or another related field. A master’s degree in business administration or healthcare administration is preferred.
• Minimum Experience: At least 5 years of senior-level operations experience in a large medical group.

Abilities, Skills and Traits

• Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of building relationships across disciplines.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically about the organization’s operational objectives, challenges, and opportunities, and to align them with the organization’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Develop and communicate a clear and compelling vision and strategy and translate it into actionable plans and initiatives.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals and experts and foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. The COO should be able to delegate, empower, coach and mentor their team members, and to provide them with feedback and recognition.
• Influence and collaborate with other leaders and managers across the organization and build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Have a clear systematic and structured approach to identifying and solving problems and issues, and to finding and implementing solutions that are effective and efficient.
• Understand the dynamics and implications of change, and a readiness and competence to manage and facilitate change.
• Ability to assess need and feasibility of change, plan and execute change initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s quality vision and strategy
• Exhibit strong decision-making skills and appropriate sense of urgency for projects.
• Work collaboratively with the Medical Group President & Chief Executive Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, and Chief Medical Officer to emphasize quality, safety, and clinical excellence in everything that we do.

Pay: $346,028.80-$519,022.40 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experienceAt UCHealth, We Improve LivesWe improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.UCHealth offers an Annual Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.Who We Are (uchealth.org)