Hospital CEO

Job Location

Kissimmee – Kissimmee, FL 34741

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

SUMMARY: The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for meeting the identified needs of a hospital with quality medical care and health service programs. The CEO’s main responsibility will be to plan, direct, and control all functions of the hospital in keeping with the Governing Board's policies and regulatory guidelines. The CEO will enforce strong leadership skills to ensure efficient, economical and effective utilization of hospital resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in planning and creating and executing the market’s strategic, operational, and service‑design plans and policies to achieve the mission and vision of the local market in concert with the Corporate CEO.
• Assist the Corporate CEO in identifying special projects, including physician recruitment and retention, marketing issues, new program implementation, and regulatory modifications.
• Assist the Corporate CEO with the development and execution of company‑specific Physician Development Plans.
• Establish short‑term and long‑term plans to support the hospital's values, vision, customer service, and general objectives.
• Organize hospital functions through delegation of duties, appropriate departmentalization, and maintain accountability from managers.
• Recommend hospital policy positions to the Governing Board regarding legislation, government, administrative policy, and other public policies.
• Design and implement an effective Business Plan to meet hospital occupancy goals and objectives.
• Recommend personnel policies to support patient care and ensure that accurate and complete personnel records are maintained.
• Review and act on inspecting agencies' reports.
• Prepare the annual budget including internal financial controls.
• Integrate the hospital with the community through effective communication and public relations.
• Maintain professional affiliations to enhance professional growth and remain current with the latest trends in hospital administration.
• Work collaboratively with the Corporate CEO in targeting the appropriate physicians and organizing relationships with the acute care hospitals.
• Assist the Corporate CEO in developing business terms of transactions and performing feasibility studies at research, field, and internal levels.
• Identify and develop relationships with key physicians and other potential hospital relationships.
• Develop rapport with local hospital management and local decision makers.
• Coordinate with departments responsible for the development of financial proformas, marketing in local hospitals, and developing relationships with local healthcare stakeholders to assist with program development and physician recruitment/retention.
• Maintain and update presentations, proposal content, and contracts consistent with the company's development and operational initiatives.
• Assist in the development and revision of collateral materials.
• Co‑coordinate efforts with support center staff including legal counsel, when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or a clinical specialty preferred. Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a clinical specialty preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in healthcare management, business development, and post‑acute care may substitute for education; experience with physician practice management is helpful.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Entire Hospital Staff

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in or conducts company‑wide sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of patient’s protected health information.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Adheres to dress code and maintains a neat, clean appearance and appropriate identification while on duty.
• Adheres to all smoking or tobacco regulations established by corporate building owners, state and federal laws.
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements and maintains professional growth and development.
• Makes confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information a priority to protect rights.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles, skills for age‑appropriate care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; follows policies regarding absence notification.
• Attends all mandatory in‑services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital and the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
• Consistently demonstrates superior customer service skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Consistently follows departmental and hospital health, safety, security, hazardous materials policies and procedures.
• Holds HIPAA responsibilities: conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws and report confidentiality issues immediately.
• Compliance: conduct job responsibilities in accordance with Code of Conduct, policy, and applicable federal and state laws.

CORE VALUES

• Professionalism – Maintain the highest standards and regard for others.
• Exceptional Care – Provide above‑and‑beyond expectations to patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Respect – Treat others as they would like to be treated.
• Fun – Celebrate successes and maintain a positive attitude toward work.
• Teamwork – Function as a unit and achieve common goals together.
• Integrity – Be honest and trustworthy in all relationships.
• Accountability – Own actions that influence customers and coworkers.
• Responsibility – Complete task and projects reliably and on time.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Detailed understanding of hospital operations, strategic planning, project evaluation, contract negotiation, and emergency response.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Function independently in all aspects, including project identification, evaluation, contract negotiations, and corporate CEO interaction.
• Coordinate with management and internal departments.
• Represent the company confidently, persuasively, and positively.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• In‑depth knowledge of operational, clinical, and referral development systems.
• Proven track record in project identification, contract negotiation, and sales in a healthcare environment.
• Work effectively within a complex matrix organization.

Disclaimer: This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.