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Associate Operating Officer, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

  • Company: Vumc
  • Location: Clarksville, TN
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  • Founded 1874

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is an independent non-profit health system with hospitals in Nashville and clinics across Middle Tennessee, academically affiliated with Vanderbilt University. As of 2023 it reported more than 3 million patient visits yearly, about 40,000 staff, and 1,741 licensed beds. The system traces roots to 1874. More on Wikipedia.

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Vumc is hiring a Full Time Associate Operating Officer, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital for our location in Clarksville, TN. This on-site leadership opportunity supports hospital operations and welcomes professionals ready to advance Vumc careers in the Clarksville area.

About the Role

The Associate Operating Officer, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital works closely with senior leaders to guide day-to-day and strategic functions at the facility. You will help align operational plans with organizational goals, foster cross-department collaboration, and promote consistent service excellence for patients and staff in Clarksville, TN. This Full Time role places you at the center of decision-making that keeps Vanderbilt-affiliated services running smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct and monitor core hospital operations to maintain high levels of efficiency and quality
  • Partner with executives and department heads to design, execute, and refine operational strategies
  • Allocate resources thoughtfully and oversee financial performance of operational areas
  • Uphold regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards across all hospital units
  • Drive continuous-improvement projects that streamline workflows and elevate care delivery
  • Mentor and supervise managers, building strong teams and a culture of accountability
  • Analyze performance metrics and translate insights into actionable operational adjustments

What We're Looking For

  • Substantial prior experience directing operations within a hospital or complex healthcare setting
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, sound judgment, and skill in managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality frameworks, and operational best practices
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills for fast-paced environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, nursing, or a closely related field; advanced education preferred
  • Commitment to collaborative service improvement and readiness for an on-site role in Clarksville, TN

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Vumc is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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This role is on-site in Clarksville, Montgomery County, in Middle Tennessee. Tennessee is a landlocked Southeastern state bordering Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. See Tennessee overview.

Tennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. Accor

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GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank

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Median household income in Montgomery County: $72,365 — via US Census ACS / Data USA

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  • Elevation 152m (499 ft)

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Build the skills for this role

Prioritize hospital operations fluency (throughput, quality, labor, regulatory readiness), stakeholder leadership, and data-driven decision making. No certification package is specified in available data; focus on proven ops leadership and healthcare delivery experience over generic credentials.

Prepare concrete examples of improving access, quality, or cost in a hospital setting, and how you lead through matrixed clinical partners. Be ready to discuss Clarksville-site priorities versus system standards and how you would handle capacity, staffing, and safety escalations.

Strong fit if you have hospital operations leadership experience and want on-site impact inside a large non-profit academic system expanding care in Middle Tennessee. Less ideal if you need remote work or pure clinical practice without ops ownership.

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  • Role Associate Operating Officer, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
  • Employer Vumc
  • Location Clarksville, TN
  • Type Full Time
  • Posted July 13, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-12
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (301 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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