Chief Executive Officer (CEO

Memorial Physician Practices; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization’s strategic direction and daily operations. You will guide clinical excellence, financial performance and market development in collaboration with the Board of Managers.

The role requires navigating regulatory requirements, maintaining accreditation standards, and building a high‑performing leadership team while overseeing contracts and partner relationships to drive community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare management leadership experience, preferably as hospital/healthcare facility CEO/COO
• Rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred; degree in Business, Healthcare Operations/Management or clinical discipline preferred
• Experience with Med-Surg hospitals and systems (for profit and non-profit) is a plus
• Passion for superior clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and strong partner relationships

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership within the organization, including guidance, direction and authorization to meet clinical and financial goals
• Design and implement a strategic plan focusing on clinical excellence, financial performance and market development
• Create and maintain operational controls, reporting procedures and systems to meet strategic goals
• Oversee financial structure, analyze operating results and take corrective actions as needed
• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team and recruit needed physicians and leaders
• Manage contracts with practitioners and service providers and ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards
• Ensure activities comply with regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, CARF and rehab accreditation standards

Job description

Your experience matters

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Chief Executive Officer joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

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CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital | Lifepoint Health Careers

How you'll contribute

A Chief Executive Officer (CEO)who excels in this role:

• Provide day-to-day leadership within the organization, including advice, guidance, direction and authorization to achieve the clinical and financial goals and objectives of the organization
• Design, develop and implement a strategic plan that focuses on clinical excellence, financial performance and market and business development in collaboration with the Board of Managers and manages and directs the organization toward the goals of the plan
• Create and maintain proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures and systems to meet and exceed the clinical and financial goals of the organization included in the strategic plan
• Oversee the adequacy and soundness of the organization's financial structure, including reviews of operating results of the organization, comparing them to established objectives and taking steps to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results
• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract and recruit and retain required members of the team, including physicians, not currently in place and providing mentoring as needed
• Ensures adequate provision of services through referral, consultation or contractual agreement and negotiations, enter into, administers and modifies and/or terminates contracts (including contracts with Practitioners for the rendering of services at or to the Hospital) for the Hospital as may be necessary, subject to the rights of the Board of Managers
• Ensure that all activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, Joint Commission standards, CARF and other rehab specialty accreditations, the Hospital Compliance Plan and all laws governing healthcare operations
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, Rx, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• 5 years of successful healthcare management experience preferably as hospital/healthcare facility CEO/COO
• Rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred; preferred degree in Business, Healthcare Operations/Management or a clinical discipline
• Med-Surge hospitals and systems (for profit and non-profit) knowledge a plus
• Passion for superior clinical outcomes/programs, superior patient satisfaction and partner relationships required

EEOC Statement

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. 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.