Chief Operating Officer - St. Joseph and St. Jude Medical Group​/Providence Medical Foundation

Calling All Esteemed Leaders!

Providence is seeking a seasoned executive to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO)—a critical leadership role responsible for advancing operational excellence, quality, and strategic alignment across the ministry. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead at scale within a mission‑driven organization, partnering closely with executive and clinical leaders to deliver measurable impact across the continuum of care.

Reporting to the Orange County/High Desert Chief Executive (CE), the Chief Operating Officer serves as the principal operational executive for the ministry, providing strategic leadership, planning, and oversight across administrative and operational functions. Under the direction of the CE, the COO is a key member of the executive leadership team and plays an essential role in advancing organizational performance related to the St.

Joseph and St. Jude Medical Group/Providence Medical Foundation.

The COO provides senior‑level administrative oversight of daily operations, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, caregiver and provider engagement, and patient experience across the Integrated Delivery Network (IDN). This role partners with regional, system, and clinical leaders to align operational priorities with the Providence St. Joseph Health Integrated Strategic & Financial Plan.

The COO leads initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness, optimize resource utilization, and improve outcomes across assigned service lines. This includes accountability for operating budget performance, productivity, key contracts, and operational metrics. In the absence of the CE, the COO assumes division‑level leadership responsibilities as needed.

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the IDN to ensure high‑quality, safe, and reliable care delivery
• Translate strategic priorities into operational execution, delivering sustainable clinical, financial, and operational results
• Provide executive leadership for regulatory and accreditation readiness in partnership with clinical leadership
• Oversee operational performance, resource management, and financial stewardship across select service lines
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization, performance improvement initiatives, and change leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, caregivers, executive peers, and external stakeholders

• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required

• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience within healthcare organizations
• 7+ years of senior‑level operational leadership within ambulatory, hospital, or integrated delivery system environments
• Experience operating in large, complex, matrixed health systems
• Proven success partnering with physician leaders and executive teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizations through change, growth, and transformation

• Strong operational and financial acumen, including budget management and performance accountability
• Ability to translate strategy into operational execution with measurable results
• Executive presence with the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills in complex environments
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement
• Leadership style aligned with Providence’s Mission, Values, and Promise

• Lead at scale:within a mission‑driven organization committed to advancing…