Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Summary The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Facility provides leadership and direction for the overall operation of the hospital and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the development of short- and long‑range objectives. Essential Functions Coordinate the activities of senior executives to develop short‑ and long‑range objectives, policies, and procedures. Ensure policies are uniformly understood, consistently interpreted, and administered. Establish the organization hierarchy and delegate limits of authority to subordinate executives. Prescribe the specific limitations of authority of subordinates regarding policies, contractual commitments, expenditures, and personal actions. Review and approve all financial reports, budgets, Managed Care contracts, and major expenditures. Direct, establish, review, and adjust charges for services provided internally and externally that impact the organization’s operations financially. Maintain accreditation and licensure standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) on accreditation of hospital organizations, Medicare, Medicaid, state licensure, regulatory agencies, and similar organizations. Analyze operating results of the company and its principal components relative to established objectives and ensure appropriate steps are taken to correct unsatisfactory conditions. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information The position serves both internal co‑workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures and knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices. Supervisory Responsibilities Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work to ensure quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing staff, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Management, or related field is required. Experience Minimum 15 years’ experience at the CEO level in a similar sized for‑profit, acute‑care hospital is required; may also consider 3–5 years of COO experience in a larger, for‑profit, acute‑care hospital. Skills and Abilities Business Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs. Advanced Computer Skills – Routine use of electronic mail and computer systems; ability to incorporate complex functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Organizational Communication – Handles broad‑based complex information across departments; presents to diverse audiences, negotiates, motivates, and persuades others. Organizational Business Problems – Develops solutions to broad, complex, abstract problems involving company‑wide issues using creativity, resourcefulness, innovation, negotiation, and diplomacy. Organizational Specific – Makes decisions with significant impact on management and operations of a division; contributes to overall strategy and direction of LifePoint. Organizational Independent Judgment – Sets direction and vision for major departments or multiple departments; establishes priorities, develops policies, and allocates resources. Organizational Planning/Organization – Prioritizes, organizes, and delegates project assignments company‑wide; responsible for project outcomes. Physical and Mental Demands Employee must occasionally stand, walk, sit for extended periods, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. May lift or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment and Travel Requirements Works in well‑lit, ventilated, climate‑controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment may have moving mechanical parts. In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, including bloodborne pathogens, contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and protective equipment. Noise level typical for an office and/or hospital environment. Moderate overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air. #J-18808-Ljbffr