Chief Operations Officer

About the Role

Catawba Hospital is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide leadership and oversight of the hospital’s administrative and support operations. The COO helps ensure that hospital services, facilities, and resources support a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and an effective workplace for employees. As a member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, the COO works with the Chief Executive Officer and department leaders to establish operational priorities, resolve challenges, and advance the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the hospital’s administrative and support operations.
• Ensure hospital services, facilities, and resources support a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and an effective workplace for employees.
• Work with the Chief Executive Officer and department leaders to establish operational priorities, resolve challenges, and advance the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital administration.
• Ability to analyze operational needs and develop and adhere to an adequate budget.
• Ability to supervise.
• Good writing and communication skills for reports, program plans, contracts, public contact, training seminars, etc.
• Knowledge of State laws and regulations applicable to operations, including The Joint Commission and CMS.
• Knowledge of life safety codes, fire codes, building codes, and facility security procedures.
• Strong relationship management abilities to achieve results through others using various motivational techniques.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and change while balancing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in gathering key information and data for planning, analyzing, and delivering recommendations.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, etc.) preferred.
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification required when covering duties assigned to a procurement officer position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including choice of health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• 14 paid holidays in 2026.
• Annual leave, family personal leave, and sick leave.
• Employee discount programs.

Pay

Hiring Range: $104,980 - $144,872

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS)

Contact Information: Beth Rhodes, 540-375-4211, Beth.Rhodes@dbhds.virginia.gov