Chief Executive Officer

Role Summary

The Chief Executive Officer will provide overall leadership for the organization’s strategy, operations, and long-term direction. This role is accountable for carrying out the duties of the CEO in line with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, bylaws, and Board policies, while advancing the strategic goals and objectives of HJAHC.

The position calls for a leader who can inspire teams, coordinate enterprise-wide activities, and ensure that the organization’s mission, vision, and core values are reflected in the delivery of healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to define both short-range and long-range strategic priorities, and keep the Board informed through consistent, open communication.
• Support relationships between the Board, legal counsel, and accounting/audit partners, and coordinate the use of legal counsel for operational matters.
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer to manage engagement with accounting and audit organizations for operational needs.
• Monitor healthcare industry and trade developments and assess how they may affect organizational policies and operations.
• Ensure the strategic plan is communicated internally and externally, and delegate major initiatives so they are executed on time.
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to build the annual budget and manage it responsibly within legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee or lead negotiations for professional, consultant, and service agreements.
• Serve as the organization’s primary fundraising and development leader by building and nurturing local and national relationships that strengthen fundraising efforts.
• Share overall responsibility, with the CMO and other senior leaders, for healthcare program delivery, risk management, and service quality.
• Ensure policies and practices support safe, effective patient care and an excellent patient experience.
• Work with the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development to build a strong internal culture and maximize the value of the workforce.
• Represent HJA as its public face, engaging in community service groups, speaking opportunities, forums, education events, and other outreach activities.
• Promote a consistent, positive image of the hospital, its mission, programs, and services among patients, physicians, employees, stakeholders, and the broader community.
• Oversee the COO’s work related to capital assets, construction, facility rehabilitation, and operational infrastructure needed to support high-quality programs and services.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Board of Directors as needed.
• Lead and supervise executive team members, including the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Human Resources/Organizational Development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or another relevant field.
• Medical or other clinical degree is strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of directly relevant experience in a community healthcare facility of comparable size and structure, such as an independent hospital, rural community hospital, or Critical Access Hospital.
• Strong understanding of rules and regulations related to FQHC operations.
• Ability to perform all essential duties effectively, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Attributes

• Patient-centered mindset and commitment to making the patient the focus of decisions.
• Strong commercial and financial judgment, with awareness of healthcare market forces, competition, and policy trends.
• Ability to build agreement among internal and external stakeholders while still supporting a clear strategic direction.
• High drive for results, improvement, and execution beyond minimum expectations.
• Capacity to turn vision into action by organizing people, processes, and priorities effectively.
• Integrity, honesty, transparency, and sound ethical judgment.
• Deep commitment to the mission and willingness to advocate for patients and the community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult conversations with empathy and clarity.
• Ability to lead change, anticipate future needs, and position the organization for continued success.

Additional Information

The CEO will be expected to align organizational leadership with governing laws, contractual obligations, bylaws, and Board direction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Board of Directors may assign other responsibilities as needed. The CEO is expected to lead in accordance with organizational policies and all applicable laws.

Supervisory Scope

This role directly oversees senior executives and key department leaders, including the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Human Resources/Organizational Development.