Chief Operating Officer

UNC Health Faculty Physicians, the faculty practice arm of the UNC School of Medicine and the UNC Medical Center, seeks an accomplished and collaborative executive to serve as its next Chief Operating Officer (COO). With more than 1,300 physicians, 700 advanced practice providers, 800 staff, and 40 practice sites, Faculty Physicians (FP) generates nearly $1 billion in annual operating revenue.  As the key partner to the medical school and medical center, FP is an essential driver of academic and clinical excellence across North Carolina, advancing the tripartite mission of education, research, and patient care. 

The COO will be a key partner to the FP President and will provide day-to-day leadership of FP’s complex and growing operations. This is a pivotal moment for FP as the organization further expands clinical programs, enhances patient access, and integrates services across the system in support of UNC Health’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The COO will ensure that FP operates with efficiency, maintains financial strength, and strategic alignment with UNC Health by further cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation that supports faculty, clinicians, and staff in delivering exceptional care.

The Chief Operating Officer of UNC Faculty Physicians will serve as the senior operational leader for a large and multifaceted enterprise that spans over twenty clinical departments. Reporting to the President of Faculty Physicians, the COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring efficiency, financial discipline, and operational excellence across all functions. In close partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President for Medical Affairs, and department leaders, the COO will guide the development and management of the annual operating budget and allocate resources to sustain both clinical and academic priorities. The COO will support the evolution of Faculty Physicians through the development and implementation of new clinical programs, negotiating contracted services, and guiding facility expansion to ensure successful patient access. The COO will foster strong relationships with department chairs, clinical leaders, and practicing physicians, working to enhance engagement, professional satisfaction, and alignment with institutional goals.

The Chief Operating Officer will be an accomplished healthcare executive with deep operational expertise, financial acumen, and the capacity to lead with vision and inclusivity in a complex academic health system. The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in healthcare management, business administration, or a related field and at least twelve years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare administration, with a minimum of ten years in senior management roles. They will have demonstrated success overseeing operations in a large, complex healthcare organization, and a deep understanding of clinical operations, financial management, and the integration of faculty practice into the tripartite mission.

All all inquiries, nominations, and applications, which should include a resume and letter of interest, should be submitted electronically below. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

Pat Hastie and Jay Torio are leading this search with Katie White and Sarah Sweeney. Full position description to follow.

UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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