Interim COO

Interim COO - Southern California

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join a busy hospital in Southern California undergoing strategic transformation. This role is ideal for a proven healthcare operations leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about improving the intersection between operational leadership, physician relations, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational transformation efforts with a focus on clinical integration and cross-functional alignment.
• Build and strengthen physician relationships to support greater trust, transparency, and joint accountability.
• Identify and implement strategies that enhance patient care delivery, improve outcomes, and support quality initiatives.
• Guide hospital teams through change management processes while sustaining day-to-day operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, finance, HR, and other administrative functions to ensure cohesive execution of hospital priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record as a COO within an acute care setting with experience driving change and cultural alignment
• Demonstrated success in improving physician relations
• Deep understanding of patient-centered care models and value-based delivery strategies
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; capable of quickly building credibility across clinical and administrative teams
• Availability to begin within 2-4 weeks from date of offer, and to be on-site in Los Angeles for the duration of the engagement.

Why On Deck?

At On Deck Healthcare, our mission is to connect the best healthcare leaders with exceptional health systems through compassion and honesty. We are guided by our commitment to excellence and strive to create impactful placements that support the communities and those who serve within them. Our interim leaders are W2 of On Deck with healthcare reimbursement, receive the full travel package (provided by our team), and participate in our team recognition/charitable donation programs. Our roles start at 13 weeks with potential to extend.