Chief Executive Officer (Seattle)

Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in the heart of downtown Seattle, surrounded by a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Job Summary

Responsible for the strategic planning, managing, directing, coordinating and controlling the overall operations of the hospital with direct day-to-day management responsibility as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Provides leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services and other related lines of business. Initiates and enforces organization-wide policies and procedures that support the accomplishment of the hospital(s)’ aims, objectives and programs. Directs the short-range and long-range planning functions that develop goals, objectives and strategic plans to ensure quality services and a financially sound organization. Develops and manages the budget for the hospital(s), allocates funds within the budget and ensures that the hospital(s) operate within the budget.

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of current software- Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of JCAHO, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of general budgeting, accounting and management skills.
• Knowledge of cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance.
• Ability to work well with management teams and employees in a multi-site environment.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 5%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or clinical specialty.
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical specialty preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.

Experience

• Five years’ senior-level experience in healthcare administration/management, preferably in a hospital setting, with experience in facility operations management, human resources management and/or finance required.
• Prior sales/marketing/public relations experience strongly preferred.
• Completion of Executive Fellow program given priority consideration.
• Graduate level education and/or completion of Executive Fellow program may substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.