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Chief Transformation and Operations Officer at Catholic Health Services of Long Island | LAYIQ

Responsibilities

Lead day to day hospital operations across clinical support and ancillary departments
Drive hospital throughput, capacity management, patient flow, and access optimization
Champion Lean management systems, daily management, and continuous improvement infrastructure
Build a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and performance ownership
Partner with physician and nursing leadership to improve quality, experience, and efficiency
Translate strategic priorities into executable operational plans and measurable outcomes
Drive labor productivity, expense management, and operational financial performance
Lead implementation of strategic growth, capital, and transformation initiatives
Ensure regulatory, accreditation, and safety readiness across operational domains
Develop and mentor operational leaders to build bench strength and succession pipelines.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 10 years progressive healthcare leadership experience
Minimum 5 years in senior hospital operations leadership within a complex acute care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior executive operations leadership experience
Formal Lean / Six Sigma training required; advanced Lean certification strongly preferred
Demonstrated success implementing Lean management systems and operational transformation in healthcare.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate: Proven ability to lead complex hospital operations at a high level of performance
Deep expertise in throughput, patient flow, capacity management, and operational redesign
Strong financial acumen with experience driving productivity and margin improvement
Track record of building high accountability, high engagement cultures
Executive presence and credibility with physicians, staff, and senior leadership
Ability to make difficult decisions with professionalism and conviction
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfort operating in fast paced, high expectation environments
Strategic mindset paired with disciplined execution orientation
Leadership Characteristics
We seek a leader who is: Transformational rather than transactional
Operationally rigorous and metrics driven
Highly accountable and holds others accountable
Visible, engaged, and approachable
Politically astute without being political
Decisive, resilient, and execution focused
Passionate about building elite teams and sustainable systems

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This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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