Chief Executive Officer - USAH Rural Health Monroeville - USA Health Shared Services

Job description

Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement in collaboration with the hospital’s board of director’s strategic plans to meet the healthcare needs of the local community, considering factors such as population demographics, healthcare trends, access to care issues, and regulatory requirements.
• Financial Management: Oversee the budgeting, financial reporting, expense management, and revenue cycle management to ensure the hospital operates efficiently and remains financially sustainable.
• Personnel Management: Ensure that the recruitment, training, and leadership development of the hospital staff provides appropriate competency for care delivery, fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, and promotes employee engagement and professional growth.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and patient satisfaction. Ensure the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experiences.
• Community Outreach: Establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders, including local government officials, community organizations, healthcare providers, vendors, and other rural hospitals. Collaborate with community partners to address healthcare disparities and work to improve access to healthcare services.
• Technology and Infrastructure: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of healthcare technology systems, medical equipment, and facility infrastructure to support the delivery of high-quality care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing healthcare operations, including licensure and accreditation.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans to ensure the hospital is equipped to respond effectively to natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crisis situations.
• Public Relations: Serve as the primary spokesperson for the hospital, communicating with the media, public, and other stakeholders to promote the hospital’s mission, services, and accomplishments.
• Creative Resourcing: Serve as the subject matter expert for determining economies of scale, partnerships, and collaborations with other healthcare providers and vendors who can provide efficiencies in the provision of services at the rural hospital.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
• Master's Degree in healthcare administration or related field and 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare management in a hospital setting. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.