CEO - Hospital

Description This; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Regulatory compliance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Hospital CEO to lead one of its 150+ locations, driving operational excellence and financial stability while delivering compassionate patient care. The role emphasizes building a welcoming, inclusive culture and leveraging cutting‑edge equipment and technology to enhance hospital performance.

You will oversee operations, collaborate with medical staff, and guide strategy to improve patient outcomes and community impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in business or healthcare administration.
• Bachelor's degree with responsibilities in operations, budget, marketing, FTE management, and regulatory compliance can substitute.
• Five years of healthcare management experience with 2–3 years in a senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital operations and maintain financial stability.
• Lead patient census management and marketing of services within the community.

Skills

Healthcare management

Budgeting & analysis

Marketing for growth

FTE management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's degree with equivalent hospital operations experience

Job description

Passionate and empowered to apply your CEO expertise
Are you seeking a transformative leadership opportunity that combines growth with a deep sense of connection? Encompass Health invites you to join as a Hospital CEO, where your career takes on new meaning. In our dynamic healthcare environment, experience the warmth of a welcoming community and make a substantial impact leading one of our 150+ hospitals dedicated to compassionate care. This role blends professional excellence with a profound connection to your roots, offering the ideal opportunity for transformative leadership. Join us on a journey where your impact transforms lives, and your career feels close to home and heart. As CEO, understand that small achievements lead to significant impacts, providing leadership to ensure seamless hospital operations, maintaining financial stability. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package from day one, collaborating with a team that values inclusivity, support, and teamwork, while having access to cutting‑edge equipment and technology. Embark on a fulfilling career, making a meaningful difference with the peace of mind you’ve been yearning for.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and the policies and procedures set forth by the Governing Board and Medical Staff, as well as Joint Commission standards.
• Take charge of fostering a work environment and culture that empowers the hospital and staff to fulfill the Encompass Health mission by surpassing its objectives.
• Oversee hospital operations and continuously assess and enhance the hospital's performance.
• Take responsibility for the patient census and actively participate in marketing our services within your community.
• Promote and maintain a culture of inclusivity and diversity that respects and embraces everyone in the patient environment and workplace.
• Provide motivation and celebrate the achievements of your team along the way.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related healthcare field (preferred).
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with work experience equivalent to a Master's degree, as demonstrated by responsibilities such as overseeing hospital operations, budget development, analysis and oversight, marketing for volume growth and program development, FTE management, expense control, policy and procedure development, and implementation, and process development to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Five years of management experience in the healthcare industry, with a minimum of 2‑3 years in a Senior Management position.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.