Chief Operating Officer
Kootenai Health
Coeur d'Alene, ID - United States
Kootenai Health is seeking an accomplished healthcare operational leader for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Kootenai Health is an independent, not-for-profit integrated delivery system comprising three hospitals and a large provider medical group, serving northern Idaho, eastern Washington, Montana, and the Inland Northwest. The organization has grown significantly over the past decade, expanding its footprint and achieving recognition as a tertiary referral center.
With over $1 billion in total operating revenue, Kootenai Health’s operations include a 381-bed flagship hospital, an extensive network of physician clinics, a family physician residency program, and two critical access hospitals. As the market continues to grow, Kootenai Health is undertaking several major capital projects aimed at enhancing access and introducing new services.
The COO will report directly to the CEO and will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for day-to-day operations across the hospitals, optimizing operational performance and improving the system’s competitive position. The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven leader with extensive operational experience in a complex acute care hospital, strong communication skills, and a focus on quality and efficiency.
The COO role will interact with a group of peers on the executive team who are talented and experienced, all of whom desire to make the new COO successful. Finally, this position affords the right leader the opportunity to join a highly respected organization that enjoys a long history of clinical excellence and a strong commitment to the communities it serves.
Coeur d’Alene is situated 30 miles east of Spokane on Lake Coeur d’Alene recognized as one of the Inland Northwest’s most desirable communities and an increasingly popular year-round destination.
Applications, inquiries, and nominations are welcome. Interested candidates can reach out to Mark Andrew and Tiffany Johnson, search consultants at WittKieffer, at [email protected] or by using the buttons below.