VP, Chief Administrative Officer

Primary Location :

University Hospital - UMC

Address :

• 530 South Jackson Street Louisville KY 40202

Shift :

Job Description Summary :

About UofL Health :

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals four medical

centers nearly 200 physician practice locations more than 700 providers the Frazier Rehabilitation

Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12000 team membersphysicians surgeons nurses pharmacists and other highly

skilled health care professionalsUofL Health is focused on one mission : delivering patient-centered

care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description :

Position Summary and Purpose

The VP Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team

responsible for overseeing and optimizing hospital operations across the entire healthcare system.

Reporting directly to the President the CAO ensures operational excellence patient-centered care and

alignment with the organizations strategic goals. This role requires a visionary leader with deep

healthcare experience strong business acumen and a commitment to fostering a culture of

accountability collaboration and innovation.

Essential Functions :

1. Direct and coordinate operations across all hospitals and care sites within the system.

2. Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality cost-effective and patient-centered care.

3. Drive operational efficiency standardization and performance improvement initiatives.

4. Collaborate with the President and executive team to implement strategic plans.

5. Translate system-wide goals into actionable operational strategies.

6. Lead change management efforts to support growth innovation and transformation.

7. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across facilities.

8. Champion continuous improvement in clinical outcomes patient satisfaction and operational metrics.

9. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.

10. Partner with the CFO to manage budgets control costs and optimize resource utilization.

11. Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and operational savings.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions :

Build and lead high-performing operational teams. Foster a culture of accountability transparency and respect. Promote belonging equity and inclusion across all levels of operations.

Additional Job Description :

Job Requirements

(Education Experience Licensure and Certification)

Education : Masters degree in healthcare administration business administration or related field

required.

Experience : Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or healthcare

system operations.

Job Competency :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role :

Proven track record of leading complex multi-site healthcare operations.

Strong understanding of healthcare regulations reimbursement models and industry trends.

Exceptional communication leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Ability to build trust and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

UofL Health Core Expectation :

At UofL Health we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty integrity and compassion and

demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by :

Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons

Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

Working together as a team to achieve our goals

Improving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedback

Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

Using our resources wisely

Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Microsoft Access,Employee Evaluation,Military Experience,Business Management,Strategic Planning,Project Management Software,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Human Resources,Financial Management,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1