Practice Area
Healthcare IT
Region
Anywhere
Location
Hybrid
Company Location
California United States
Position Id
47967

Chief Operating Officer

Job Description
Client Summary:
  • Tech-enabled homecare company focused on complex patient needs
  • Specializes in supporting patients nearing the end of life
  • Works with healthcare organizations to improve outcomes for high-risk populations
  • Combines technology and human care to enhance experience and efficiency
  • Committed to being a trusted partner while delivering compassionate care
Position Responsibilities:
  • Build the Organizational Engine
    • Design and roll out a resilient organizational structure, including a General Manager (GM) model across markets.
    • Create SOPs, job descriptions, and training programs to standardize operations and reduce single-person dependency.
    • Establish clear performance management systems that foster accountability, transparency, and leadership development.
    • Build and nurture a strong, values-driven culture that attracts and retains top talent.
  • Drive Operational Excellence
    • Oversee Clinical Services, Sales, Market Operations (including P&Ls), Compliance, HR, Revenue Cycle, and IT to ensure alignment and efficiency across functions.
    • Optimize systems and workflows to deliver margin-conscious growth.
    • Introduce KPIs and reporting mechanisms that drive decision-making and accountability.
    • Step into GM roles temporarily, if necessary, to maintain seamless operations.
  • Scale New Market Growth & Joint Ventures
    • Create and refine a playbook for new joint venture implementations (hiring, training, tech stack, and data systems).
    • Project manage JV implementations with health system stakeholders.
    • Oversee integration of new markets, including potential M&A activity.
  • Lead Customer & Partner Success
    • Define and implement a customer success framework to ensure health system partners see measurable results.
    • Serve as the ultimate executive sponsor for key health system relationships.
    • Engage directly with boards, investors, and regulators as needed to support company credibility and growth.
  • Leverage Technology for Scale
    • Evaluate and upgrade the technology stack to improve operational efficiency.
    • Develop scalable, repeatable playbooks to support rapid expansion across markets.
  • Partner with the CEO
    • Serve as the operational counterpart to the CEO, driving execution while enabling the CEO to focus on fundraising and strategic growth.
    • Collaborate with Finance, HR, Sales, and Compliance leadership to align resources with company priorities.
Experience & Skills:
Required Experience and Qualifications:
  • Strategic Operator: A first-principles thinker who can simplify complexity and scale solutions.
  • Builder Mentality: Hands-on, pragmatic, and energized by creating systems and processes from scratch.
  • Proven Leader: Experienced in multi-market or multi-team management; background in healthcare or management consulting strongly preferred.
  • Customer-Centric: Skilled at managing external stakeholders, from health system executives to boards.
  • Data & Process Obsessed: Adept at building KPIs, dashboards, and decision-making systems.
  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable evaluating and leveraging technology to scale operations.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • Industry Knowledge: Hospice/healthcare experience is a plus, but not a requirement; ability to learn quickly is essential.

Compensation $250k, Health Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation