Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (JDCH). This key executive leader provides day-to-day operational oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while driving operational excellence, clinical integration, and financial performance. The role is central to advancing the hospital's mission within a system dedicated to improving health and quality of life.

What You'll Do

Provide strategic and operational leadership for hospital operations, including clinical and non-clinical departments.
Support complex care delivery models across pediatric specialty services including organ transplant, trauma, emergency, and surgical services.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans supporting the hospital's mission, vision, and long-term growth.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including physicians, department leaders, employees, patients, and community leaders.
Manage large-scale operating and capital budgets with fiscal responsibility and strategic prioritization.
Drive operational efficiency, effectiveness, and performance to ensure high-quality care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in patient and employee experience.
Represent the hospital in external and community forums, industry conferences, and professional associations.
Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and demographic shifts to identify opportunities for service expansion and differentiation.
Translate organizational vision into actionable operating plans aligned with long-term strategy.
Partner with physician and clinical leaders to enhance service line performance, clinical outcomes, and innovation.
Plan, execute, and operationalize facility master planning activities with facilities, construction teams, clinical leaders, and external vendors.
Partner with finance and HR to ensure sound financial management, labor optimization, and workforce planning.

What We're Looking For

A Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
Ability to obtain an AHCA Background Screening from the State of Florida.
Ability to obtain a Fingerprint Screen from the Florida Department of Children & Family (DCF).
Minimum of 10 years of progressive hospital operations leadership experience.
At least 5 years as a COO or equivalent role in a large acute care hospital.
Proven success in managing high-acuity service lines such as cardiac transplant programs, surgical services, trauma, and emergency services.