Wellstar Health System is seeking a Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (Kennestone), its system flagship with 633 beds and nearly $2 billion in net patient revenue, located in Marietta, Georgia. Kennestone is a designated Level I Trauma Center and known for comprehensive services and advanced programs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, and oncology. For more than 70 years, the hospital has served as a pillar of the community and is consistently recognized for exceptional quality and patient experience.
As a cornerstone of Wellstar Health System, one of Georgia’s largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems, Kennestone plays a vital role in advancing systemwide performance and innovation. Wellstar is a recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for, and is regularly recognized by organizations such as The Leapfrog Group for excellence in patient safety and quality. Most recently, Wellstar has also achieved Magnet status, a distinction that reflects its commitment to nursing excellence and superior patient outcomes. These accolades underscore Wellstar’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves.
The COO will report to the hospital president and will be an experienced operational executive with a record of success in complex, high-acuity medical centers. The ideal candidate brings strong financial and operational acumen; a demonstrated ability to drive results through continuous-improvement methodologies; and the leadership presence to foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration across hospital and physician enterprise operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned leader seeking a new challenge and aspiring to one day serve as a hospital president.
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