Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Memorial Physician Practices; Rock Ledge Estates (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Ooltewah Rehabilitation Hospital in Ooltewah, TN, a new 40-bed inpatient rehab facility opening Summer 2027, seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead operations and strategic growth.

You will guide day-to-day leadership, shape clinical and financial performance, ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CARF, recruit top talent, and partner with Lifepoint and Memorial Hospital to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare management leadership experience.
• Experience leading rehabilitation or hospital services preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Business or Healthcare.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission or CARF accreditation a plus.
• Strong stakeholder and board relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to achieve clinical and financial goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan with the Board.
• Establish operational controls, reporting, and procedures.
• Monitor financial performance and take corrective actions.
• Lead a high-performance management team and recruit physicians.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
• Handle contracts and partnerships as needed.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

CommonSpirit Ooltewah Rehabilitation Hospital

Ooltewah, Tennessee

Opening Summer, 2027

Your experience matters

CommonSpirit Ooltewah Rehabilitation Hospital is a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital opening on Mountain View Road in Ooltewah, TN. Operated jointly by Lifepoint Rehabilitation and CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital, the hospital reflects our shared commitment to prioritizing well-being and enabling exceptional care for the communities we serve. As Chief Executive Officer, you will join a team dedicated to making communities healthier and lead with the skill, compassion and dedication needed to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

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

More about CommonSpirit - Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital With 40 private rooms, a team of trained rehabilitation professionals will care for adults who may have lost function or have a disability from a stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, nerve problems, orthopedic surgery, amputation and other conditions. The rehabilitation hospital will have modern features and special units. These include 12 beds for patients with brain injuries. It will also have therapy gyms, a special area for practicing daily activities and outdoor spaces to encourage movement.

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, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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

Qualified candidates will showcase:

• 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

CommonSpirit Ooltewah Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CommonSpirit Ooltewah 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.