Hospital Administrator

NHC; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Maryland Heights is looking for a Hospital Administrator to lead operations, manage staffing, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration and have at least 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, as well as the opportunity to shape a new facility's future.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Earned Time Off

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-master’s clinical or administrative experience in healthcare.
• Demonstrated leadership in physician relations, operations, HR, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations, including clinical programming and staffing.
• Lead initiatives ensuring alignment with the hospital’s goals.
• Maintain regulatory and financial accountability.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

Position: Hospital Administrator

Location: Center for Behavioral Health – Maryland Heights

Status: Full-Time

Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health. Are you a visionary healthcare leader ready to build something meaningful? Join the Center for Behavioral Health – Maryland Heights, a 20-bed geriatric psychiatric hospital committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care for patients with cognitive and behavioral health challenges.

As Hospital Administrator, you’ll oversee all aspects of hospital operations—from program development and compliance to staffing, budgeting, and community engagement. This is a rare opportunity to help lead a growing facility from the ground up and shape the future of behavioral healthcare in our community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations, including clinical programming, compliance, staffing, and facility management
• Lead strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with the hospital’s mission, vision, and goals
• Maintain regulatory and financial accountability, including budget management and quality assurance
• Coordinate hiring, training, evaluation, and staff development programs
• Ensure professional licensure and employee records are current and compliant
• Serve as liaison with governing bodies, medical leadership, and external partners
• Represent the hospital in the community, building strong relationships and referral networks

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Social/Behavioral Science, Business in Healthcare, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-master’s clinical or administrative experience in healthcare
• Training: Demonstrated leadership in physician relations, operations, HR, finance, and program development within the past five years
• Must meet all qualifications to satisfy hospital expectations and regulatory standards

What We Offer

• A chance to open and grow a behavioral health hospital from the ground up
• Leadership autonomy with the support of an experienced behavioral health team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Earned Time Off and 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities to impact care delivery and staff development

Our Mission

At the Center for Behavioral Health – Maryland Heights, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, personalized behavioral healthcare in a safe, supportive environment. Our vision is to bring families, communities, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health—one patient at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.