Path to Hospital CEO: Associate Administrator (DFCEO)

Encompass Health Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is offering a Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program, a highly selective 18‑24 month executive leadership development track for preparing high‑potential leaders for Hospital CEO roles.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work with a Hospital CEO, sit on the senior leadership team, and gain hands‑on experience in operations, finances, patient experience, quality outcomes and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, MBA or related healthcare leadership field
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in acute or post‑acute hospital environment
• Experience directly supervising employees and leading teams
• Experience managing at least 3 direct reports
• Experience with departmental budgets, financial management and performance accountability
• Demonstrated record of strong performance and career progression
• Desire and commitment to advance into a Hospital CEO role
• Ability to commit to the 24-month development program
• Willingness 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 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 the 12-month milestone
• Support organizational growth, operational excellence and culture initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is offering a Developing Future CEO (DFCEO) Program, a highly selective 18‑24 month executive leadership development track for preparing high‑potential leaders for Hospital CEO roles.

As an Associate Administrator, you will work with a Hospital CEO, sit on the senior leadership team, and gain hands‑on experience in operations, finances, patient experience, quality outcomes and employee engagement.