Hospital Administrator Program

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

UHS is currently recruiting for our Hospital Administrator Program at South Texas Health System McAllen Medical Center (McAllen, TX). McAllen Medical Center's full service acute care facility opened in December 1985 after spending more than 50 years in downtown McAllen, Tx. as McAllen Municipal Hospital, McAllen General Hospital and McAllen Methodist Hospital. The hospital became a part of Universal Health Services, Inc.

in 1985. Since 1919, when McAllen Municipal first opened its doors, the hospital has provided for the health care needs of McAllen and its neighboring cities, being the first to offer services such as open-heart surgery, one-day cardiac catheterization and magnetic resonance imaging.

• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level 1 trauma center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
• Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber Hospital of the Year
• U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospitals in McAllen Metro

The selected candidate will provide day-to-day operations for various hospital departments and be assigned projects to further the strategy of the Hospitals. He/she will implement the strategy of the CEO and COO and will manage their assigned departments efficiently and effectively to maximize the quality of services and the profits of the hospital. The individual will also be enrolled in our corporate Leadership Development classes to further their development as a junior executive and prepare the indivual to become a COO within UHS.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge: Knowledge of the financial implications of decisions including budgeting and forecasting for a limited number of departments and/or projects is required.

Skills: Must be detail oriented and able to focus on nuances of multiple hospital operations. Effective communication skills with diverse groups, including physicians, managers, and employees is required.

Education: Master’s degree required (MBA, MHA or related program).

Work experience:

• Hospital management experience at a mid level (3-7 yrs)
• Acute Care Hospital Experience required
• Must be open to Relocation
• Strong Project Management experience
• Strong critical thinking skillset
• Administrative Residency or Fellowship a plus

UHS offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a strong benefits program including medical, dental, and life insurances and our 401(k) retirement plan.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex…