Chief Operating Officer Central Region

SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

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Saint Luke's Hospital 4401 Wornall Rd Until 10/3/2026 6+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Job Description​

The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Saint Luke’s Central Region, Saint Luke’s Hospital assumes responsibility and authority for the administrative direction, evaluation, and coordination of the functions and activities of assigned departments within the hospital organization. This role will ensure that operational objectives and results are achieved in accordance with overall hospital needs. The COO functions at an executive level in an active leadership role with the hospital’s governing body, medical staff leadership, hospital senior leadership and management team. The COO will partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement the organization’s strategic goals and objectives while building strategic alliances and partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business strategies. The COO will perform other duties as assigned. 

  • Directly responsible for assigned departments and service lines toward achieving high levels of performance, enhanced productivity, service quality and ongoing quality improvement, cost control and efficient utilization of facilities. 

  • Partner with the CFO for the improvement of the hospital’s facilities in assigned areas, including construction, renovation of structures and the purchasing of new equipment.

  • Foster an environment in which products, processes and services support excellent patient and customer satisfaction and a work environment where employees feel supported, valued, and deep sense of commitment to being the best place to give care and the best place to get care.  

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

6-9 years

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

About this role

Summary

Oversee hospital operations, strategy, and staff management to improve performance and patient satisfaction.

Job title

Chief Operating Officer Central Region

Experience level

6-9 years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hospital managementleadershipstrategic planningcollaboration

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

hospital managementhealthcare leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site