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Inova Alexandria Hospital
Chief Operating Officer
Alexandria, VA

Witt/Kieffer has been retained by Inova Health System and Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) to assist in the search for a Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Operating Officer role is an important member of the senior management team and will focus on continuing to develop a seamless, highly responsive, service-oriented hospital operation where the focus is on outstanding quality and service excellence.

IAH is a 318-bed state-of-the-art acute care hospital which provides many exceptional services and has a tradition of genuine caring and community service. IAH provides a wide range of acute care medical and surgical services including Oncology, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Diabetes, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Department, Endoscopy, Heart Center, Heartburn Treatment Services, Interventional Radiology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pain Management, Rehabilitation Center, Sleep Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Vascular Services, Women's Services and Orthopedic Services.

IAH seeks a seasoned executive with a proven track record of improving hospital operations in a competitive environment and building effective teams and partnering with physicians in the development of clinical programs. The successful candidate will have strong strategic skills, a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to lead and manage organizational change. The position requires an individual with a high energy level and a passion for excellence in patient care. Candidates must have a strong background in hospital operations, including finance, with at least ten years experience. Experience at the COO level is preferred.

Nominations, resumes, and inquiries should be directed in confidence to the office of Rachel Polhemus at rachelp@wittkieffer.com; Witt/Kieffer, 7201 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 675, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 654-5070.