Post-Acute Chief Executive Officer

Landmark Hospitals; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Hospital of Joplin, part of Landmark Hospitals, seeks an experienced post-acute Chief Executive Officer to guide a 30-bed LTACH and inpatient rehab facility in Joplin, MO. You will drive strategy, oversee operations, and lead a high-performing team delivering complex patient care.

The role emphasizes financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and community partnerships to advance growth and quality outcomes. Master’s in business/healthcare admin preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive senior leadership in LTACH or inpatient rehabilitation.
• Master's degree preferred in business or healthcare administration.
• Experience leading hospital operations and shaping strategy.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and drive accountability for hospital operations in line with Landmark Hospitals' policies and standards.
• Own financial performance – overseeing collections, expenditures, and cash flow optimization.
• Ensure the facility is safe, sound, and appropriately insured against risk.
• Build upon strong referral relationships with partner and host hospitals to grow admissions.
• Recruit, develop, and engage a team focused on delivering excellent patient care.
• Maintain key relationships across the hospital, corporate leadership, and the broader community.
• Serve as the liaison between the Board of Directors and Medical Staff, supporting medico-administrative needs.
• Represent the hospital in relationships with other healthcare organizations and the community at large.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder relations

Education

Master's in Business Administration

Master's in Healthcare Administration

Job description

Landmark Hospital of Joplin, located in Joplin, MO, is seeking an experienced post-acute Chief Executive Officer to lead our facility into its next chapter of growth. 30-bed, free-standing, specialty hospital composed of both LTACH and inpatient rehab beds. This is a rare opportunity to take a smoothly operating, well-regarded Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) from good to GREAT - with the autonomy to shape strategy and the hands-on involvement to execute it.

As CEO, you'll own regulatory compliance, patient and employee satisfaction, and the organization's financial and operational success, while caring for some of the most medically complex patients in the region.

What You'll Do:

• Set strategy and drive accountability for hospital operations in line with Landmark Hospitals' policies and standards
• Own financial performance - overseeing collections, expenditures, and cash flow optimization
• Ensure the facility is safe, sound, and appropriately insured against risk
• Build upon strong referral relationships with partner and host hospitals to grow admissions and community synergy
• Recruit, develop, and engage a team focused on delivering excellent patient care
• Maintain key relationships across the hospital, corporate leadership, and the broader community
• Serve as the liaison between the Board of Directors and Medical Staff, supporting medico-administrative needs
• Represent the hospital in relationships with other healthcare organizations and the community at large

The Chief Executive Officer is the direct representative of the Board of Managers in the management of the hospital. The Chief Executive Officer is given the necessary authority and is responsible for the operation and administration of the hospital and all its departments, subject to the powers of the Board of Managers of Landmark Hospitals for their location.

Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or other related field (preferred). Must have at least 5 or more years of progressive senior leadership experience in an LTACH and / or Inpatient Rehabilitation setting.

Preferred: 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in healthcare environment and a clinical degree such as RN, PT, OT, SLP, or RT.