Aspiring Hospital CEO — 24-Month Leadership Program

Encompass Health Corporation; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation’s Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program is a highly selective, 18-24 month leadership development initiative designed to prepare high-potential healthcare executives for Hospital CEO roles.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work directly with a Hospital CEO, join the senior leadership team, and gain hands-on experience across operations, finance, patient experience and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA), MBA or related healthcare leadership field
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in acute or post-acute hospital environment
• Experience supervising employees and leading teams
• Experience managing at least 3 direct reports
• Experience with departmental budgets, financial management and performance accountability
• Desire and commitment to advance into a Hospital CEO role
• Ability to commit to the 18-24 month development program
• Willingness to relocate up to two times during the program and for future CEO placement opportunities
• Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of senior healthcare management experience

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Hospital CEO to learn all aspects of hospital operations and executive leadership
• Lead operational departments and assume increasing levels of responsibility throughout the program
• Drive improvements in patient satisfaction, employee engagement, clinical outcomes and financial performance
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities for growth and performance improvement
• Participate in executive leadership meetings and strategic planning initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical leaders across the hospital
• Complete a structured executive leadership development curriculum
• Lead a strategic business initiative and present results to senior leadership at the 12-month milestone
• Support organizational growth, operational excellence and culture initiatives

Skills

Leadership experience

Team supervision

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare administration / MBA or related field

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation’s Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program is a highly selective, 18-24 month leadership development initiative designed to prepare high-potential healthcare executives for Hospital CEO roles.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work directly with a Hospital CEO, join the senior leadership team, and gain hands-on experience across operations, finance, patient experience and employee engagement.