Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Spine Surgery Practice

**Location:** Ronkonkoma, NY **Employment Type:** Full-Time | On-site **About Us:** Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island is a growing, patient-centered spine surgery practice dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care and improving the quality of life for our patients. Our team values integrity, innovation, and collaboration, and we’re looking for a strategic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help drive operational excellence and support our continued growth. **Position Overview:** The COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and excellence in patient care delivery. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of medical practice management, financial reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate has proven experience in healthcare operations—preferably in surgical or specialty practice settings—and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee daily operational, administrative, and business functions of the practice. - Develop and manage budgets, financial reports, and key performance metrics. - Create and maintain dashboards to monitor productivity, revenue, and clinical performance. - Collaborate with physicians and department leads to improve workflow, patient throughput, and overall practice efficiency. - Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and payer requirements. - Lead and mentor management and administrative staff. - Implement strategic initiatives to support growth, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence. - Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports to executive leadership and physician partners. - Oversee vendor contracts, facility management, and IT systems as needed. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred. - Minimum 7+ years of progressive healthcare management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. - Experience in a surgical or specialty medical practice strongly preferred. - Strong background in financial management, reporting, and data analysis. - Proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies that improve performance and efficiency. - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of EHR systems, practice management software, and healthcare reporting tools. **Benefits:** - Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Paid time off and holidays - Retirement plan with employer contribution - Professional development opportunities