Chief Operating Officer

University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its executive leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer the COO serves as the senior executive responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of UMP a leading multi-specialty academic medical group comprising approximately 1500 physicians 500 Advanced Practice Providers and 200 Staff. This executive leader will translate organizational strategy into operational excellence across finance clinic operations information technology revenue cycle business development and facilities management.

The COO will partner closely with physician leaders health system executives University of Minnesota Medical School leadership and the UMP Board of Directors to drive organizational growth optimize practice performance strengthen physician engagement and expand UMPs influence across Minnesota and the region.

This is a unique opportunity to lead operations for one of the nations premier academic physician organizations and help shape the future of an integrated multi-specialty medical group affiliated with a leading public research university and academic health system.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board to execute UMPs strategic vision and organizational priorities.
• Provide leadership for all business and operational functions including finance clinic operations IT revenue cycle business development and facilities.
• Drive operational performance efficiency and service excellence through data-driven decision-making and accountability.
• Lead financial planning budgeting forecasting and resource allocation to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Develop and implement growth strategies that expand patient access clinical services and market presence.
• Build strong partnerships with physician leaders university stakeholders and health system partners.
• Oversee and develop senior leaders across key operational functions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration innovation accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory accreditation and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD MBA MHA or related field).
• 10 years of progressive healthcare operations leadership experience.
• 7 years in a senior executive role within a physician practice medical group health system or similar healthcare organization.
• Experience leading multi-specialty physician group operations and financial management.
• Proven success overseeing clinic operations finance IT revenue cycle payer contracting physician relations and business development.
• Strong expertise in financial planning budgeting forecasting and performance management.
• Demonstrated success driving organizational growth operational improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Ability to lead effectively in complex matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic medical center faculty practice plan teaching hospital or university-affiliated health system.
• Experience with physician practice integration mergers and acquisitions or practice growth initiatives.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements including Stark Law Anti-Kickback Statute and HIPAA.
• Experience supporting regional growth and market expansion strategies.

Application:

• In addition to your resume please submit a letter of interest.
• Applications will be accepted until September 10th

Benefits:

Total compensation is enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports physical mental and financial well-being. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Executive Health Program
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment peer coaching counseling and concierge services.

Compensation:

At M Physicians we believe in pay transparency and equity. The compensation for each position is based on experience skills qualifications and other role-specific considerations. Our total compensation is designed to support your well-being career growth and work-life balance.

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries excellent benefits and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1200 physicians 300 advanced practice providers and 2200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.