Executive Leader in Healthcare: Associate Administrator

Encompass Health Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive mentorship

Structured leadership curriculum

Relocation support

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking high-potential healthcare leaders for its Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program. This 18–24 month leadership development path is designed to prepare associates for Hospital CEO roles with accelerated exposure to operations and strategy.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work closely with the Hospital CEO, overseeing operations, finances, patient experience and staff engagement while completing a structured curriculum and strategic projects to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA) or related leadership field.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in acute or post-acute hospital environment.
• Experience supervising employees and leading teams.
• Experience managing at least 3 direct reports.
• Experience with departmental budgets, financial management and performance accountability.
• Desire and commitment to advance into a Hospital CEO role.
• Ability to commit to the 18–24 month development program and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Hospital CEO to learn all aspects of hospital operations and executive leadership.
• 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 to senior leadership at milestones.
• Support organizational growth, operational excellence and culture initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hospital operations

Budget management

Team supervision

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA)

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking high-potential healthcare leaders for its Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program. This 18–24 month leadership development path is designed to prepare associates for Hospital CEO roles with accelerated exposure to operations and strategy.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work closely with the Hospital CEO, overseeing operations, finances, patient experience and staff engagement while completing a structured curriculum and strategic projects to