Chief Executive Officer (CEO - BH) - St. Simons By the Sea

Saint-Simons-By--the--sea; Saint Simons (GA); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation benefits

Bonus opportunity

401k plan with company match

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Paid Time Off

Resumo da oferta

Universal Health Services, Saint Simons By the Sea hospital seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a 101-bed behavioral health facility with inpatient/outpatient programs. The CEO will direct day-to-day operations, staff development, and ensure high-quality care within Joint Commission and CMS guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a proven executive track record in behavioral health management, strong financial acumen, and ability to travel as needed.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience as a behavioral executive (CEO) at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi-unit psych department.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

Responsabilidades

• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that fulfills the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments including Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, Regulatory Affairs to drive patient care outcomes.
• Ensure hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory guidelines.
• Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas and develop new hospital ventures and medical care areas.
• Supervise development of outpatient and ambulatory programs and foster relationships with local industry, government and healthcare providers.
• Ensure timely submission of month-end financial and operational reviews and participate in corporate strategic planning.
• Communicate operations events to supervisors and stakeholders to keep informed.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives and manage contracts with payors.
• Increase revenues, maintain margins and control costs in staffing, supplies and services.
• Focus on census building and strategic planning.

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Saint Simons By the Sea

Saint Simons By the Sea is a 101-bed acute behavioral health hospital with inpatient & outpatient addiction & mental health treatment programs for adults, adolescents, active duty military, veterans, & seniors. Saint Simons By-The-Sea hospital located on St. Simons Island, GA, between Jacksonville, FL. and Savannah, GA, provides a calm and beautiful environment for patients that facilitates healing and recovery.

Saint Simons By the Seais currently seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This Behavioral Health Executive will have a proven record of accomplishment providing services in a for-profit Behavioral Health Hospital/Residential Treatment Program with a focus on child and adolescent care. Candidates must show a strong employment history with progressive growth throughout their career. The ideal Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidate will be responsible for directing the day-to-day operations, managing and developing staff, assuring high quality care, sound fiscal operations, maintaining a strong referral base and compliance with Joint Commission and CMS regulations while continually monitoring the facility’s services and delivery systems.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values.
• Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments including but not limited to: Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, Regulatory Affairs that effectively drive patient care outcomes
• Ensure hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation in new hospital ventures and targets, develop new areas of medical care to offer at the hospital.
• Supervise the development of more comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory programs. Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, potential key health care providers, and the public.
• Ensure the timely submission of month-end financial and operational reviews, contribute to the development of and participation in corporate-wide strategic planning efforts.
• Communicate circumstances and events of operations to supervisor and other appropriate people to keep all apprised.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives.
• Effectively manage contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payor community.
• Increase revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintain or decrease the effective bad debt rate, achieve the margin percentage, and implement operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
• Focus on census building efforts and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
• Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. CEO at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi-unit psych department.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
• Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Relocation benefits
• Bonus opportunity

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