Chief Operating Officer, Central Puget Sound

**Description** **Calling All Esteemed Leaders!** Are you a seasoned, mission‑driven healthcare executive who excels at translating strategy into operational excellence? Do you thrive in complex environments where clinical quality, financial stewardship, and caregiver engagement must work in harmony? If so, the Chief Operating Officer role at Swedish Medical Center offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the region’s most respected healthcare institutions. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Swedish Medical Center’s mission, strengthening operational performance, and ensuring exceptional care for the communities we serve. This position will oversee Swedish First Hill & Cherry Hill, along with Issaquah and Ballard campuses. **The Role** Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Swedish Health Services, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Swedish Medical Center (SMC) provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all aspects of hospital operations in Seattle, Washington. Under the general direction of the CEO, the COO serves as the primary operational leader of Swedish Medical Center, working in close partnership with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to implement SMC’s strategic plan and oversee day‑to‑day operations. This role is accountable for aligning operational execution with clinical excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and the Mission and Values. The COO provides high‑level administrative oversight across the organization, ensuring operational systems, processes, and teams are positioned to deliver safe, high‑quality, efficient, and patient‑centered care. **What You’ll Do** **Operational Excellence & Performance Leadership** Monitor, assess, and continuously enhance operational processes to achieve key hospital objectives and performance metrics. Lead initiatives that improve quality of care, patient safety, resource utilization, and overall stakeholder satisfaction. Maintain accountability for Swedish Medical Center’s operating budget, staff productivity and efficiency, key contracts, and operational performance for select service lines. **Strategic Execution & Business Leadership** Translate strategic priorities into operational reality by aligning communication, accountability, resources, and performance measurement systems. Partner with executive leadership to establish and execute long‑term strategies that respond to evolving market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and healthcare delivery models. Leverage strong business acumen to manage complex financial operations and identify opportunities for sustainable growth and efficiency. **Clinical, Community & Stakeholder Partnerships** Establish and sustain strong relationships with physicians, caregivers, hospital and regional leadership, community board members, government officials, and external partners. Cultivate trusted partnerships across the health system to advance clinical, operational, and strategic objectives. Serve as a visible and credible leader representing Swedish Medical Center across regional and community forums. **Mission‑Driven Leadership & Culture** Role model and actively lead with Mission and Core Values through daily language, behaviors, and decisions. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement. Empower leaders and caregivers through thoughtful delegation, clear expectations, and shared ownership of outcomes. **Talent Development & Change Leadership** Build and sustain systems that attract, develop, engage, and retain high‑performing and diverse healthcare talent. Coach and develop leaders to strengthen organizational capability and readiness for future challenges. Lead organizational change efforts to adapt to market shifts, technology advancements, and evolving care models. **Governance, Compliance & Decision‑Making** Serve as executive lead for regulatory and accreditation activities in partnership with the CMO and CNO. Apply sound judgment and data‑driven decision‑making to address complex operational and business challenges. Demonstrate executive presence and credibility that instills confidence and trust among stakeholders. **What You’ll Bring** **Education** Master’s degree in Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare, or a related field **Experience** Minimum of five (5) years of senior‑level leadership experience within a healthcare delivery organization At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare Five (5) or more years of administrative leadership in an acute care hospital or medical center Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic plans focused on growth and performance **Leadership & Operational Capabilities** Broad knowledge of healthcare industry trends and the operational and financial implications of change Experience working within integrated health systems, including successful collaboration with employed and independent physicians Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑site healthcare organizations through periods of transformation Strong financial and operational acumen, including oversight of large‑scale budgets and performance metrics **Communication & Influence** Exceptional communication, listening, and relationship‑building skills Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including physicians, caregivers, executives, and community leaders Skill in articulating Mission, Vision, and Core Values in ways that inspire action and alignment **Personal Attributes** Mission‑aligned values consistent with Swedish Health & Services High integrity, credibility, and emotional intelligence Ability to energize teams around shared goals and continuous improvement **Why Join Us?** **Lead at the enterprise level** : Serve as the primary operational leader for one of the region’s most respected medical centers. **Advance a mission that matters** : Help deliver compassionate, high‑quality care grounded in Mission and Values. **Drive meaningful impact** : Influence clinical quality, operational excellence, financial sustainability, and caregiver engagement. **Collaborate with exceptional leaders** : Partner with a dedicated executive team committed to excellence and innovation. **Shape the future of healthcare** : Lead through complexity and transformation in a dynamic healthcare environment. **Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?** If you are a strategic, results‑driven healthcare executive with a passion for operational excellence and mission‑centered leadership, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing the future of Swedish Medical Center and the communities we serve. _At Providence we believe in the importance of human connection and the impact of in-person collaboration towards team cohesion and caregiver engagement. Further, we want our leaders to live in or near the communities we serve. This position is based in Seattle, WA._ **About Providence** At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. **Requsition ID:** 417364 **Company:** Providence Jobs **Job Category:** General Operations **Job Function:** Operations **Job Schedule:** Full time **Job Shift:** Day **Career Track:** Leadership **Department:** 4015 SS OPS MGMT SW **Address:** WA Seattle 801 Broadway **Work Location:** Swedish First Hill 801 Broadway-Seattle **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Pay Range:** $$375K - $$430K The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Salary : $375,000 - $430,000