Chief Operating Officer

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus St. Luke’s is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join our team in Duluth, MN !

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides vision, leadership, engagement and organizational direction and management to Aspirus St.

Luke’s (ASL), its clinical service programs, departments and functions. This position ensures strategies within areas of accountability are in alignment with the ASL Strategic Plan and imperatives.

The COO is engaged in and accountable for leadership and management of the functions assigned under the direction of the President and acts as a surrogate leader in the absence of the President.

Hours : Monday - Friday, must be available for occasional early and late meetings.

Experience / Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Management, Business Administration, or other related healthcare field.
• A minimum of ten years of assigned responsibility for clinical departments, as well as familiarity with program management, clinical outreach, quality, and process improvement is ideal.
• Knowledge of current trends in Ambulatory Care management; knowledge of principles and methods of administration, leadership and management;
• demonstrated skill in verbal and written communications; knowledge of generally accepted personnel practices; current legal parameters of Ambulatory Care practice;
• knowledge of budgeting and financial accountability; ability to plan and organize appropriate activities of Ambulatory Care, evaluate outcomes and assure quality through implementation of identified changes needed;

ability to facilitate groups specified goals; ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with appropriate Hospital, Ambulatory Care and medical staff.

Ability to work independently, organize and manage multiple tasks / priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of Ambulatory Care scheduling, registration, reimbursement, billing and documentation.

Proficiency with PCs, Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teaching ability and problem-solving skills.

Professionally motivated. This position requires occasional travel, which may include overnights and weekends sufficient to handle the responsibilities of the position.

Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and / or various regulatory agencies based on entity and / or job position.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.