Interim Chief Executive Officer (Interim CEO)

Job 180291 - Interim Chief Executive Officer (Interim CEO)
Coquille, OR

Location: Coquille Valley Hospital in Coquille, Oregon (onsite preferred; remote options negotiable)

Duration: Interim term commencing within 2–3 weeks of acceptance; through transition to permanent

CEO with an anticipated duration of July 13, 2026, to January ‘27 (or longer)

Reporting To: Board of Directors (Independent Governmental Critical Access Hospital)

Pay Range: $275,000 to $350,000 annually and travel home / housing stipend

Organization and Facility Context

Governance: Independent Governmental Critical Access Hospital; 5-member elected Board

Service Area Population: 65,000; Community Population: 4,500

Key Volumes/Facility Make-Up:

• 1,200 acute patient days; 825 swing bed days; 375 observation days; 125 extended recovery days
• 38,000 wRVU’s in clinic (7 PCPs, 2 APPs, 1 Orthopedic PA, 1 Pain MD, 2 General Surgeons)
• 32,000 wRVU’s from CVHD group sites (integration anticipated Sept)
• 104,000 lab tests; 18,216 radiology tests; 1,060 outpatient surgical visits (orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopy, pain management)
• Financial Snapshot: 82M gross revenue; 50M net revenue; 1.5M projected year-end net income; 118 days cash on hand; 71 days in AR; 208 FTEs
• Current FY27 Context: FY2027 budget completed; FY27 Operating Plan in process; major priorities include integration of CV Health/CIN initiatives and governance transition

Purpose of the role is to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to preserve stability, advance quality and regulatory initiatives, optimize financial performance, and execute a seamless leadership transition to a permanent CEO. A servant leader who can engage physicians, staff, and community stakeholders in a rural CAH environment with independent governance.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities-

• Ability to be “Hands On” with Strategic Leadership and Operations
• Set and execute a clear interim strategy aligned with board-approved plans and community needs
• Lead senior leadership and affiliated clinicians to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and reliable operations
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and Joint Commission readiness/recertification
• Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee quality initiatives, patient experience, safety programs, and regulatory compliance (Medicare/Medicaid, licensure, credentialing)
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting; monitor revenue cycle; pursue cost containment and margin improvement
• Track key metrics (net income, days cash on hand, days in AR); ensure accurate financial statements
• Clinical and Operational Integration
• Ensure robust ambulatory services and clinic performance; manage physician contracting/recruitment
• Guide integration/coordination of hospital departments (Surgery, Ambulatory, ED, Lab, Radiology); support CVHD/CIN initiatives as applicable
• Physician and Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships with physicians, staff, patients, community groups, payers, regulators; champion recruitment and collaboration
• Governance and Leadership Continuity
• Implement interim governance improvements; establish a clear leadership transition plan and mentor future leaders
• Communications and Community Presence
• Represent the organization publicly; maintain transparent, timely communication with Board, staff, clinicians, and community

Required Qualifications-

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or related field preferred
• Experience: 10+ years’ experience as a rural Hospital CEO, preferably in independent Hospitals.
• Significant Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare setting experience
• Experience reporting to an independent governing board
• Strong understanding and experienced with owned medical practices

Skills and Knowledge-

• Deep understanding of CAH reimbursement, cost reporting, and rural health financing
• Strong financial acumen (budgets, forecasting, revenue cycle, cash flow)
• Operational depth in hospital functions (surgery, ambulatory practice, wRVU considerations, physician contracting/recruiting)
• Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation processes and governance/compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities
• Highly organized, patient-focused, adaptable, and results-driven

Performance Success Criteria-

• Stable operations with minimal disruption; meet interim milestones in quality, regulatory readiness, financial performance, and governance
• Positive feedback from Board, clinicians, staff, and community; effective leadership continuity
• Actionable transition plan and readiness for permanent CEO handover

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.