Chief Executive Officer

Select Specialty Hospital; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide hands-on leadership in a critical care environment. The CEO will manage hospital operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and spearhead business development while focusing on exceptional patient care. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and have at least three years of leadership experience in healthcare. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, supporting career growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• Three (3) years of leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience managing finance, strategic planning, and community health education.
• Three (3) years of operations experience in an acute care or specialty hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and strategic direction in hospital operations.
• Analyze complex situations and execute decisions effectively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and maintain ethical standards.
• Engage employees and oversee the Complaint-Grievance Process.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Business development

Strategic planning

Compliance knowledge

Operational management

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Location: Birmingham, AL

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients. We help patients in some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives. Chief Executive Officers play a central role in leading and providing compassionate, excellent treatment and leadership every step of the way.

Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well‑being

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team committed to providing exceptional patient care

We are looking for valued employees who will champion the Select Medical Way, putting the patient first and improving quality of life in the community.

The CEO role is an excellent opportunity to provide hands‑on hospital operations management in a critical care environment. The CEO will provide hands‑on leadership, strategic direction and operations management with a focus on business development, exceptional quality patient care and fiscal accountability. We are seeking a professional who can analyze complex situations and execute decisions effectively. The right candidate will display high personal integrity, positivity and the ability to operate effectively under pressure. Must be a hands‑on self‑starter who can assume broad responsibility in a dynamic, challenging healthcare environment. The CEO will serve as vice‑chair of the Governing Board if there is not a market CEO.

• Performs daily rounds on nursing floor, communicating with patients, families and staff.
• Complies with regulatory obligations and owns the Complaint‑Grievance Process.
• Ensures hospital’s overall compliance with State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.
• Focuses on employee engagement.
• Creates, cultivates and owns a Top 10 Key Business Development Relationship list.
• Implements the Corporate Case Management and PPS Model.
• Prepares an Annual Operating Budget, a 3-year Capital Budget and a Strategic Plan approved by the Governing Board.
• Maintains a high ethical standard and complies with all compliance, HIPAA and professional standards.

You are passionate about providing superior quality and are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree required.
• Three (3) years of leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience managing finance, strategic planning and community health education.
• Three (3) years of operations experience in an acute care or specialty hospital setting.