Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Heritage Valley LTACH

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall management of the operations and resources of the hospital and related business enterprises to achieve the Corporation's mission by providing the highest quality services. The CEO acts as the authorized representative of the Corporation and Governing Body in all matters unless otherwise delegated by the Board. The CEO is responsible for the implementation of all corporate goals and business objectives. The Hospital CEO will report to the Division President and is responsible for carrying out the mission of the Corporation interpreted by the Board of Directors in its policies and plans. This is an exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight for assigned facility; assist managers with managing human, operational and financial resources.
• Develop and implement comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory programs.
• Willingly accept special projects as assigned; work within time and financial constraints; present data and outcomes professionally and in a timely manner; serve on committees assigned.
• Engage with providers and establish a visible leadership role in community organizations to grow public awareness and referral development in market areas.
• Participate in the preparation of the operating and capital facility budgets; monitor compliance of all departments with the operating budget; assist in the procurement of capital equipment when approved.
• Provide input and assist Corporate with development of strategic goals and plans for market area.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with assigned strategic goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or an appropriately related field, preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years' experience in hospital leadership or equivalent in the healthcare industry. Proven experience in corporate planning, development, management, board development, and multi-hospital operations. Rehabilitation or Long-Term Acute Care experience, as applicable, is required.

Skills

• Leadership: Motivates others; accepts responsibility; maintains high morale; develops trust and credibility; expects honest and ethical behavior of self and staff.
• Communication: Connects with peers, subordinate employees and all customers; actively listens; clearly and effectively shares information; demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills; negotiates effectively.
• Teamwork: Encourages cooperation and collaboration; builds effective teams; works in partnership with others; is flexible; responsive to the needs of others.
• Inclusiveness: Promotes cooperation, fairness and equity; shows respect for people and their differences; works to understand perspectives of others; demonstrates empathy; brings out the best in others and in his/her team.
• Business development: Develops positive relationships with local industry, local government, healthcare providers, and the general public.
• Quality improvement: Strives for efficient, effective, high-quality performance in self and others; delivers timely and accurate results; resilient when responding to matters that are challenging; takes initiative to make improvements.
• Stewardship and resource management: Demonstrates accountability and sound judgment managing company resources; appropriate understanding of confidentiality and company values; adheres to and supports company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Strategic planning and organization: Understands company vision and aligns priorities accordingly; measures outcomes; uses feedback to redirect as required; evaluates alternatives; appropriately organizes complex issues to desirable resolution; leads resources to achieve goals of the strategic plan.
• Problem-solving: Identifies problems; involves others in seeking solutions; conducts appropriate analysis; identifies best solutions; effectively and efficiently implements solutions; responds promptly and effectively to new challenges.
• Decision-making: Makes clear, consistent decisions; acts with integrity in all decisions; makes timely, appropriate decisions.
• Development: Maintains up-to-date skills through involvement with professional organizations or continuing education.
• Verbal acumen: Required to express ideas and views effectively when speaking to the public, to the media, to peers, to donors, and to colleagues.
• Writing acumen: Required in communicating with the public, peers, and colleagues, both for correspondence and for reports.
• Numerical acumen: Required to evaluate statistical data, financial reports, and market analyses.
• Ability to understand concepts and integrate them into plans of action; ability to formulate concepts and utilize them in strategic planning.
• Ability to concentrate and focus attention for long periods.