We are looking for an experienced post-acute Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our Columbia, MO facility.  The leader is responsible for regulatory compliance, patient and employee satisfaction, as well as the operations & financial success of the organization.  The CEO will drive the full market potential for this vibrant, 39-bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH).  While you will be stepping into a smoothly operating facility, the selected CEO will be in a position to take the facility from good to GREAT! This is an opportunity that allows a hands-on CEO to get involved with all aspects of the business.  Healing Happens Here at Landmark Hospitals as we have the privilege to care for the most medically complex patients.

CEO essential duties include:

• Provides strategy, leadership, and accountability for hospital operations according to the policies & practices of Landmark Hospitals
• Manages financial performance; Supervises the business affairs of the hospital to ensure funds are collected and expended appropriately and optimized to improve financial cash flow
• Ensures the facility and physical plant of the hospital are sound, safe, and sanitary, managing risk with appropriate insurance policies in place
• Fosters positive relationships with referring entities and host hospital to drive admission levels and synergy across the healthcare community
• Creates a team of competent employees who are engaged, positive, and focused on delivering the best patient care
• Establishes and maintains key relationships & communication in the community, within the hospital, and with the corporate organization
• Serves as the liaison and channel of communication between the Board of Directors and any of its committees and the Medical Staff, and assists the Medical Staff with its organization and medico-administrative problems and responsibilities.
• Represents the hospital in its relationships with other healthcare agencies and with the community.

To be most successful, the ideal CEO candidate will have these key competencies and skills: 

• Leadership, Vision, and Strategic Thinking
• Prioritization, Problem Solving, Planning, and Execution
• Working knowledge of hospital operations, the healthcare industry, and market trends
• Understanding of regulations & compliance needs governing Medicare, Medicare, and private insurance company reimbursement
• Financial analysis
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Executive presence and experience working with hospital executives at the C-Suite level (CXO, CFO, CMO, CEO, COO)
• Networking, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills

• Master’s degree in Business, Health Care Administration, or other healthcare-related field is preferred
• Clinical backgrounds are also preferred
• Minimum of 5 or more years of progressive Management experience; 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)