Chief Clinical Officer

West Haverstraw, United States | Posted on 09/17/2026

About Us: Helen Hayes Hospital is a national leader in physical rehabilitation, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and other disabling conditions. Founded in 1900, the hospital has served as a center of excellence in rehabilitation medicine for more than 126 years, combining innovation, expertise, and compassionate care to help patients achieve their highest level of function and independence. Operated by the New York State Department of Health, Helen Hayes Hospital remains dedicated to improving life through exceptional rehabilitative care. For more information, visit .

Role: Reporting directly to the Hospital Chief Executive Officer, as Chief Clinical Officer, you will serve as part of the executive team and will lead our nationally recognized clinical services. The Chief Clinical Officer leads the organization’s advancement in clinical excellence and champions adoption of new technologies and evidence based practices enhancing patient outcomes and patient care efficiencies. The Chief Clinical Officer partners with our renowned Columbia University physicians, executive leadership, and clinical staff to foster innovation and align patient care, education, and quality outcomes. The Chief Clinical Officer oversees and leads Quality Management, Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Clinical Outcomes with strong focus on patient volumes/census, goal achievement and deliverable objectives. The Chief Clinical Officer drives initiatives for sustained performance growth in the Hospital’s patient census and overall Admissions department. The Chief Clinical Officer will also ensure hospital compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and any other regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Ten years of experience as an administrator of a staff or support area in a program providing direct comprehensive services for patients in a rehabilitation or acute care hospital, of which three years must have been at a supervisory level. Substitutions:

A qualifying college degree may substitute for the portion of the general experience as follows: associate’s, two years; bachelor’s, four years; and master’s, five years. Qualifying degrees include: business administration, accounting, nursing, health care administration, business education, marketing, economics, banking and finance, industrial engineering, mathematics, computer networking, commerce, public administration, and industrial management.

Preferred Qualifications: Licensed clinician with a graduate degree in a clinical area, doctorate preferred. Board Certified in Healthcare Management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). 12 years' of experience in healthcare services, and a proven record of accomplishment in health care environments, particularly in the areas of operational excellence and improving performance. Proven clinical operations leader with a track record of driving clinical excellence, program growth, and operational success. Experience with Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility operations. Skilled at delivering clinical excellence, program growth, quality improvements, and operational success.

Additional Comments:

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see for additional information.

The posted salary range includes a downstate adjustment of $4,150.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

Benefits: We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Free Parking
• On-site child care
• On-site Wellness Center
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds