Chief Executive Officer

Encompass Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Hospital CEO to lead one of its 150+ inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. You will drive operations, financial stability, and high-quality patient care while aligning with our mission to deliver compassionate, leading-edge rehabilitation services.

The role emphasizes growth, governance, and community engagement in a complex health system. The successful candidate will bring senior healthcare leadership experience, a strong background in budgeting and compliance, and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related healthcare field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with work experience equivalent to a Master's, including hospital operations oversight, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Five years of healthcare management experience, including 2–3 years in senior management.
• Willingness to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings, and nights; holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital operations and ensure high-quality patient care across 150+ locations.
• Lead budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to maintain financial stability.
• Drive marketing, growth and program development in the community and within the system.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture and empower staff to meet objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Healthcare administration

Financial oversight

Team building

Education

Master's in Business Administration / Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Healthcare management software

Job description

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.

World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Benefits

At Encompass Health, We Are Committed To Creating a Supportive, Inclusive, And Caring Environment Where You Can Thrive. From Day One, You Will Have Access To

• 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.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Chief Executive Officer Career Opportunity

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.

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.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, We Are Committed To Creating a Supportive, Inclusive, And Caring Environment Where You Can Thrive. From Day One, You Will Have Access To

• 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.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the CEO you've always aspired to be

• 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 weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

The Encompass Health Way

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.