Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

RIA; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide leadership and oversight of hospital operations. This role is essential for driving efficiency, optimizing patient care, and ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering strong community relationships. A Master's degree and significant experience in healthcare administration are required for this top-level position.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration.
• 5-7 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of hospital operations and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees hospital operations to ensure quality and efficient patient care.
• Develops and implements policies and long-term strategic plans.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Hospital Administration or Business Administration

Job description

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Northwest Health - Porter includes two hospital campuses and is part of a regional healthcare network and extensive medical group. Our integration provides patients access to quality clinical knowledge and advanced treatment options and technology. Our hospitals are located in a progressive family oriented community in the ‘physician friendly’ State of Indiana, which has a long-standing history of tort reform. Located 50 miles from Chicago, 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes State Park and National Lakeshore, and 30 miles from the resort communities of Michigan, NWHealth - Porter provides appropriate and safe care in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Job Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all hospital and/or health system operations. The CEO ensures the success of the hospital through quality enhancement, cost containment, revenue growth, and the development of strong relationships with hospital staff, board members, and community leaders. This role provides strategic direction, financial oversight, and operational leadership to drive efficiency, optimize patient care, and ensure regulatory compliance. The CEO collaborates with corporate leadership, physicians, and key stakeholders to implement policies, improve hospital performance, and support long-term growth initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Oversees hospital operations to ensure high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient care while meeting strategic and financial objectives.
• Develops and implements hospital policies, procedures, and long-term strategic plans in collaboration with system leadership.
• Provides leadership to hospital managers, directors, and officers to promote engagement, ownership of goals, and participation in decision-making.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and other leaders to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with physicians, taking a leadership role in physician recruitment and retention to support service line growth and patient care.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities, working with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Nursing Officer to eliminate non-value-added expenses while maintaining operational excellence.
• Represents the hospital at board meetings, medical staff meetings, and community engagements, strengthening relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the hospital’s presence in the community.
• Participates in monthly operational reviews and system-level meetings to monitor hospital performance and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Monitors changes in healthcare policies, regulations, and market trends to anticipate challenges and develop strategies for financial and operational success.
• Oversees leadership development programs and mentors emerging healthcare leaders to foster a culture of professional growth and succession planning.
• Promotes the hospital’s mission and vision, ensuring alignment with community needs and regulatory expectations.
• Leads initiatives to measure and improve quality, patient satisfaction, and service excellence.
• Ensures hospital services align with the needs of the community while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership, including CFOs and CNOs, to develop and execute financial and operational strategies that drive revenue growth and cost management.
• Works closely with corporate senior leadership, providing updates on hospital performance, financial metrics, and key initiatives.
• Ensures achievement of short- and long-term financial and operational goals, aligning with corporate and regional objectives.
• Leads performance improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data and identifying areas for enhancement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or related field required.
• More than 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration required.
• 5-7 years in an executive or senior leadership role required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of hospital operations, healthcare regulations, and financial management principles.
• Strong strategic planning and leadership skills to drive operational excellence and growth.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, healthcare teams, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, revenue cycle management, and cost control strategies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage staff, foster teamwork, and build strong partnerships.
• Experience with performance improvement initiatives and data-driven decision-making to enhance hospital efficiency and patient care.
• Ability to analyze market trends, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative solutions for organizational success.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, compliance requirements, and best practices in hospital administration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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