Chief Executive Officer, Freestone Medical Center - Community Hospital Corporation

Community Hospital Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead Freestone Medical Center, located in Fairfield, Texas. 

The CEO  will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance and management direction to all aspects of the hospital's operations while ensuring compliance with the hospital's mission, vision, values, goals, strategic direction, and applicable laws and regulations. The CEO reports to the Senior Vice President Hospital Operations, Community Hospital Corporation and assigned Hospital District Board of Directors. 

The CEO is accountable for safe and quality patient care, developing and managing to a financially sound annual operating budget and long-term capital expenditure plan, hiring and retaining qualified and productive staff, managing risk, leading performance improvement, and maintaining effective relationships with Boards, medical staff, patients, employees, the community and the corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and communicates a clear and compelling vision. All stakeholders should know the hospital’s mission, vision, and priorities.
• Works with Board, senior management team, physicians and staff to develop, implement, and update strategies and opportunities for growth and improvement to support the hospital’s mission and respond to external and internal issues.
• Is responsible for the operational, strategic, financial and clinical performance of the hospital.
• Provides for a system of control which clearly identifies deviations from plans and budgets; assure periodic comparison of performance and/or results against established standards for objectives; and assure corrective actions for deviation from plans so that annual results are in line with strategic goals.
• Maintains the hospital’s compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.

General Duties

• Keeps abreast of new legislative information that impacts the hospital and clinics
• Establishes personal and professional credibility and an environment of trust, candor and genuine two way communications
• Serves as a positive role model and mentor
• Educates and promotes customer service throughout entire facility
• Provides hospital operations coaching or mentoring
• Attracts and retains physicians; maintain high levels of physician satisfaction
• Works closely with the medical staff to ensure quality care, resolve conflicts and remove barriers to physicians admitting and referring to the hospital.
• Implements Board education and development programs through internal and external resources
• Takes a proactive approach to managed care, healthcare reform and related issues 
• Develops new business opportunities 
• Active participation within the community, participates in and represents the hospital in professional, civic, and service organizations

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages subordinate leader(s) who supervise employee(s) and/or supervise individual contributors as appropriate
• Defines and communicates performance expectations 
• Plans, assigns and directs work: follows up to assesses achievement of results 
• Evaluates performance; coaches employees on an ongoing basis and takes developmental action as needed 
• Rewards and recognizes notable performance
• Addresses complaints, resolves problems and addresses unacceptable behavior promptly
• Attracts, develops and retains talent
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CHC's/hospital's policies and applicable laws 

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a healthcare related field or a BS in a healthcare related field with a business related masters, or the equivalent in education and experience
• Minimum 7 years of executive leadership experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• CEO and/or COO experience required
• Leadership and experience in a small town environment with a track record of effective operational, financial, business development, and strategic skills 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the proven ability to proactively develop positive relationships with physicians, employees, Board members and community leaders 
• Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making abilities with a track record of leading staff to providing strong focus on patient safety and quality of care

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to enhance a quality of care environment, positive clinical outcomes and a high level of patient, physician and employee satisfaction
• Ability to mentor and cultivate a talented management team
• Ability to lead a high performing team and achieve results through others 
• Ability to work with all levels of management and respecting all differences
• Ability to create and maintain a positive community image
• Ability to define goals and develop strategic opportunities for the betterment of the hospital 
• Ability to identify and resolve operational and administrative problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Ability to communicate openly, effectively and frequently with multiple audiences
• Ability to be diplomatic and possess a high degree of political savvy
• Energetic, a good listener, with the ability to identify and resolve operational and administrative problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Ability to produce quality results
• Proficient knowledge to understand and apply the concepts, terminology, programs and processes unique to the healthcare industry 
• Proficient knowledge of all related acute care legal, regulatory and financial requirements 
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

As a full time employee, Community Hospital Corporation offers a competitive salary, relocation package, along with incentive compensation plan, 401(k) savings and match, and a comprehensive health and welfare benefits package.

About Freestone Medical Center

Freestone Medical Center is located in Fairfield, Texas (a little over an hour west of Waco) in the heart of Freestone County. Our 37-bed acute care facility plays a vital role in providing quality healthcare services to the local community and operates as a nonprofit hospital managed by Community Hospital Corporation. Our patients benefit from the latest medical technology along with comprehensive healthcare from highly skilled physicians, nurses and professional staff. For more information visit https://freestonemc.com/

About Community Hospital Corporation:

Community Hospital Corporation provides management services to Freestone Medical Center. Here CHC puts its purpose into practice by guiding, supporting and enhancing our mission and strengthening community hospitals and healthcare providers across the country. Based in Plano, Texas, CHC provides the resources and experience community hospitals need to improve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction and financial performance.

For more information about CHC, please visit the company website at www.chc.com

CHC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.