Aspiring Hospital CEO | Associate Administrator

Encompass Health Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health's Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program is a highly selective, 18-24 month executive leadership development program designed to prepare high-potential healthcare leaders for Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) positions.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work directly with a Hospital CEO, serve as a member of the senior leadership team and gain hands‑on experience leading hospital operations, financial performance, patient experience, quality outcomes and employee

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA) or related healthcare leadership field.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in acute or post‑acute hospital environment.
• Experience directly 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.

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

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Team development

Change management

Education

MHA / MBA or related

Job description

Encompass Health's Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program is a highly selective, 18-24 month executive leadership development program designed to prepare high-potential healthcare leaders for Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) positions.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work directly with a Hospital CEO, serve as a member of the senior leadership team and gain hands‑on experience leading hospital operations, financial performance, patient experience, quality outcomes and employee