COO Development Program

The COO Development Program is the perfect way to launch your career as a hospital administrator. Assigned to a hospital as an Associate Administrator, a mentor-usually the CEO- guides your development as a superior healthcare leader. Your development is also supported with strategic projects and intense learning seminars offered at the corporate offices. The goal of program completion is to be promoted into the role of COO with an ultimate goal of one day becoming a HCA hospital as CEO or executive.

Program outline and Topics includes:

• Development of Key Behavioral Competencies
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Business Management
• Executive Disposition
• Onboarding for candidate and mentor
• Clinical Resource and Quality Educational Seminar
• Physician Relations development and planning
• Strategic Operations Seminar: a facility perspective
• Strategic Operations Seminar: a market perspective
• Leadership Development and Networking Seminar

Program Requirements:

• Master's Degree in a Healthcare/ Business related field
• Geographic Flexibility - must be willing to relocate upon entering the program and to fulfill commitment of a COO role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate executive disposition with leadership potential

Program Duration:

• Average commitment to program depends on background, leadership experience and program success.

Application Process:

• The application process is a four phased approach with behavioral based interviews:
• Phase One: Apply online, including an attached resume and cover letter
• Phase Two: Submit two professional references (CEO & CNO) who will be required to complete a leadership assessment tool on applicant
• Phase Three: Telephone Interview screening
• Phase Four: Panel Interviews live in Nashville at HCA Headquarters
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout the process.

The application process for the COO Development Program will open this year but dates has yet to be determined. A link will be provided at the bottom of this site once the application cycle is open and accepting applications and resumes.

Here are a few brief points of advice to consider when applying:

• Obtain as much leadership experience as possible, in as many hospital/healthcare areas
• Fine tune interviewing skills over the phone, and in person.
• Research and review information relating to executive competency and development.
• Review you resume for accuracy.