Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Lifepoint Health®; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health seeks a transformative Chief Executive Officer to lead our hospital network, defining vision, strategy, and operational direction to deliver clinical excellence and strong financial performance.

The CEO will build a high‑performing management team, oversee governance and regulatory compliance, and strengthen physician and partner relationships in alignment with the Board-approved plan for nationwide community health impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of healthcare management experience; rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Familiarity with med-surg hospitals and regulatory/accreditation requirements (Joint Commission, CARF).
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to achieve clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Design, develop, and implement the strategic plan with the Board; translate strategy into measurable objectives.
• Establish robust operational controls, reporting systems, and performance dashboards.
• Oversee financial performance and take corrective actions as needed.
• Recruit, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performance management team and provider partners.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with all regulations and accreditation standards.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Financial management

Contract negotiation

Physician/partner relations

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Team-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Position Summary

Provides executive leadership for the hospital, setting vision, strategy, and operational direction to achieve clinical excellence, strong financial performance, and market growth. Leads a high-performing management team, oversees financial and operational controls, ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, and cultivates physician and partner relationships in alignment with the strategic plan approved by the Board of Managers.

Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day leadership, advice, guidance, and authorization to achieve clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Design, develop, and implement the strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Managers; translate strategy into measurable objectives and outcomes.
• Establish and maintain effective operational controls, administrative processes, reporting systems, and performance dashboards.
• Oversee the organization's financial structure and results; review operating performance against targets and take corrective action when needed.
• Recruit, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performance management team and provider partners; mentor leaders and build succession depth.
• Ensure adequate provision of services through referrals, consultations, and contractual arrangements; negotiate, execute, administer, modify, and/or terminate contracts (including practitioner agreements) consistent with Board authorities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; Joint Commission, CARF, and other rehabilitation‑specific standards; and the Hospital Compliance Plan.
• Foster superior clinical outcomes, patient experience, and partner satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Collaborates closely with the Board of Managers on strategy, governance, and major transactions. Champions a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Builds strong relationships with physicians, payors, community partners, and health systems. Upholds strict confidentiality and ethical standards in all operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred (e.g., Business, Healthcare Operations/Management, or a clinical discipline).

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of successful healthcare management experience, preferably as a hospital/healthcare facility CEO/COO; rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.

Knowledge: Familiarity with med‑surg hospitals and systems; strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF).

Leadership & Skills: Strategic planning and execution; financial management; contract negotiation; physician/partner relations; data‑driven decision‑making; exceptional communication, influence, and team‑building skills; commitment to superior clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.