Aspiring Hospital CEO Leader — Associate Administrator

Encompass Health Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks high-potential leaders for its Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program, an 18–24 month executive leadership track designed to prepare future Hospital CEOs. As an Associate Administrator, you’ll work directly with a Hospital CEO, oversee operations, and participate in strategic initiatives that drive patient experience and financial performance.

You will gain hands-on experience across hospital leadership, with mentorship and structured curriculum, and you may

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.
• Demonstrated record of strong performance and career progression.
• Desire and commitment to advance into a Hospital CEO role.
• Ability to commit to the 24-month development program.
• Willingness to relocate up to two times during the program and for future CEO placement opportunities.

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 leadership

Budget management

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

MHA or MBA

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks high-potential leaders for its Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program, an 18–24 month executive leadership track designed to prepare future Hospital CEOs. As an Associate Administrator, you’ll work directly with a Hospital CEO, oversee operations, and participate in strategic initiatives that drive patient experience and financial performance.

You will gain hands-on experience across hospital leadership, with mentorship and structured curriculum, and you may