Emerging Hospital Leader (DFCEO) — Associate Administrator

Encompass Health Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Associate Administrator for its Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program. This 18- to 24-month executive leadership development track places you alongside the hospital CEO, gaining hands-on experience in operations, finance, patient experience and employee engagement.

We require an MHA or MBA (or related field), 3+ years of hospital leadership, and proven ability to supervise multiple direct reports, manage budgets, and commit to relocation for future CEO

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA), MBA or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in acute or post-acute hospital environment.
• Experience directly supervising employees and leading teams.
• Experience managing budgets and financial accountability.
• Desire and commitment to advance into a Hospital CEO role.
• Ability to relocate up to two times during the program and for future CEO placement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Hospital CEO to learn all aspects of hospital operations.
• Lead operational departments and assume increasing levels of responsibility throughout the program.
• Drive improvements in patient satisfaction, employee engagement, clinical outcomes and financial performance.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities for growth and performance improvement.
• Participate in executive leadership meetings and strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical leaders across the hospital.
• Complete a structured executive leadership development curriculum.
• Lead a strategic business initiative and present results at the 12‑month milestone.
• Support organizational growth, operational excellence and culture initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team supervision

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA) or MBA or related leadership field

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Associate Administrator for its Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program. This 18- to 24-month executive leadership development track places you alongside the hospital CEO, gaining hands-on experience in operations, finance, patient experience and employee engagement.

We require an MHA or MBA (or related field), 3+ years of hospital leadership, and proven ability to supervise multiple direct reports, manage budgets, and commit to relocation for future CEO