Essentia Health seeks a collaborative, results-driven executive to serve as the health system’s next Executive Vice President of Operations and Administration, Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is an outstanding opportunity to continue to drive operational excellence at a growing, innovative, high-quality integrated delivery system.
Headquartered in Duluth, MN, Essentia Health is a $3 billion nonprofit health system serving patients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin comprised of 14 hospitals, 80 clinics, six long-term care facilities, five assisted living and independent living facilities, seven ambulance services, 29 retail pharmacies, and one research institute. The health system combines the strengths and talents of over 16,000 employees, including more than 2,400 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve its patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Reporting directly to the health system’s Chief Executive Officer, David Herman, M.D., the COO will be a key member of the executive leadership team with oversight of a diverse portfolio including operations, ancillary and support services, human resources, information technology, population health, strategy and business development, marketing and communications, care delivery, and digital health. The COO will work in a true dyad leadership model ensuring disciplined operational excellence, advancing a culture of accountability across the system, and leading a complex, multi-site organization that spans urban, suburban, and highly rural settings. The COO will serve in a highly visible, enterprise-wide role focused on strengthening operating rigor, improving financial performance, and ensuring the health system continues to build on its strong foundation.
A key priority for the COO will be advancing the organization’s shift from volume to value by leading the redesign of the practice and operating model. The COO will transform care delivery across Essentia Health by anticipating future trends and ensuring a continued focus on improving cost per unit of service, patient outcomes, and long-term financial sustainability. The COO will work across the health system’s markets to drive alignment by reducing operational variation and improving performance. This executive will play a key role in further advancing quality, safety, and patient experience. It is expected that the COO be a visible leader across Essentia Health’s service area.
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of leading operational success in a complex, multi-site health system. The COO will be a change agent with a strong track record of success driving improved operational, clinical, and financial performance. They will have a balanced approach to leadership between strategy and operations.
The base salary range for this position is $800,000-$1,100,000 commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience. In addition, this executive will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus, retirement, and additional benefits. Essentia Health prefers that the selected candidate reside in Duluth, MN; however, hybrid arrangements may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
Please direct all applications, nominations and inquiries to Jim King, Keshia Harris, and Molly Solomon, using the link below or via email to [email protected].