🚀 VP, Chief Administrative Officer

Address

530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Job Description Summary

About 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 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

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 organization’s 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

• Direct and coordinate operations across all hospitals and care sites within the system.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered care.
• Drive operational efficiency, standardization, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the President and executive team to implement strategic plans.
• Translate system-wide goals into actionable operational strategies.
• Lead change management efforts to support growth, innovation, and transformation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across facilities.
• Champion continuous improvement in clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Partner with the CFO to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and operational savings.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Education: Master’s 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

• 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

• 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

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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