Chief Operations Officer Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

UW Madison Health Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Chief Operations Officer (COO) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

NEW HOSPITAL opening in Fitchburg, WI, as an expansion of our Madison location. With 40 all‑private rooms, the new 58,000‑square‑foot facility will be located at 5094 Greenmarket Place in Fitchburg at the southwest corner of Lacy Road and Highway 14, which is within a 10‑mile radius of 70% of Dane County’s population. It joins the partners’ existing 50‑bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in eastern Madison that has served patients since September 2015.

A person who excels in this role:

• Provide oversight and direction, reporting to Market CEO
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership within the organization, including advice, guidance, direction and authorization to achieve the clinical and financial goals and objectives of the organization
• Design, develop and implement a strategic plan that focuses on clinical excellence, financial performance and market and business development in collaboration with the Board of Managers and manages and directs the organization toward the goals of the plan
• Oversee the adequacy and soundness of the organization’s financial structure, including reviews of operating results of the organization, comparing them to established objectives and takes steps to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results
• Motivate and lead a high performance management team; attract and recruit and retain required members of the team, including physicians, not currently in place and providing mentoring as needed
• Ensure that all activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, Joint Commission standards, CARF and other rehab specialty accreditations, the Hospital Compliance Plan and all laws governing healthcare operations
• Other duties as assigned

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a passion for building and fostering a positive culture; understanding of local market dynamics; ability to identify opportunities for community education and creating new pathways to ensure patients are reaching the right place at the right time in their healthcare journey. Additional requirements include:

• 3 years of successful healthcare management experience preferably as hospital/healthcare facility Director, Manager or COO
• Rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred; preferred degree in Business, Healthcare Operations/Management or a clinical discipline
• Med‑Surge hospitals and systems (for profit and non‑profit) knowledge a plus
• Basic computer knowledge including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Clinical and Administrative Management experience a plus
• Passion for superior clinical outcomes/programs, superior patient satisfaction and partner relationships required

UW Health Rehab Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UW Health Rehab Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.