Chief Executive Officer

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Great Falls Clinic Hospital is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational excellence of the Hospital/Market. The CEO works closely with Surgery Partners, health system partners, and physician leadership to advance organizational objectives.

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Team Leadership – Oversee operational leaders of the Practice, the Hospital, and functional leaders in Finance, Business Development, etc. Build a culture of teamwork and performance and develop professional growth for the team.

• Market Growth – Responsible for all growth activities within the system, including physician recruitment and on-the-ground marketing and business development.

• Operational Excellence – Ensure all parts of the organization are operating efficiently. Lead company-wide operational excellence initiatives with the support of Surgery Partners and identify and drive operational opportunities across the various components in the market including the hospital, the ASCs, and the physician practices.

• Board and Management Company Administration and Support – Supports the operations and administration of the Board of Directors and Surgery Partners by maintaining open and effective communication.

• Medical Staff Partner and Liaison – Partners with physician leadership and facilitates relationships between the physicians and its related organizations. Engages the medical staff and builds a strong culture.

• Strategic Planning and Execution – Stays current with industry and market conditions, develops short-term and long-term strategic plans for the organization and its offered services, and works with the team to ensure execution of the plans.

• Financial Management – Recommends yearly budgets for Board and Management Company approval, ensures prudent management of resources, and establishes and maintains internal and management controls.

• Community and Partner Relations – Assures the organizations and their mission, programs, and essential services are presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders. Manages health system partnerships in the market.

• Human Resources Management – Organizes functions of the organization through appropriate delegation, ensures effective management of the human resources of the organizations, and completes annual evaluations for direct reports.

• Facilities Management – Oversees the preservation of the asset value of the organizations' capital investments, manages construction and facility rehabilitation activities, and ensures disaster and emergency preparedness activities are appropriately planned, exercised, and documented.

• Compliance – Ensures the organization complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the operations of the organizations.

• Delivery of Healthcare Services – Has overall responsibility for the promotion, delivery, risk management, and quality of all healthcare programs and services provided to the community. Ensures policies and practices support sound and safe patient care and provide the highest level of positive experience for the patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred (e.g., Healthcare Administration, Business Administration).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related experience with healthcare facilities and/or Group Practice of similar size and structure.
• Experience partnering with physicians and/or leading physician-led platforms.
• Experience developing and motivating staff, as well as an understanding of the general principles of human resources management and employment law.
• Financial acumen, computer proficiency, and data analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and developing and overseeing large budgets.
• Proven ability to create effective working relationships with physicians, staff, Board members, health system partners, and the community.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and complex organizational management skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to continually address and shift priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a stressful environment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to speak to large and diverse groups.
• Experience with orthopedics preferred.
• Must present a professional appearance, providing a positive image of the organization to the public.
• Regular in-person attendance in market and the ability to work long hours is required.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning patient personal, financial, and medical information.

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice. We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence-based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment, and innovation/technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.