Chief Executive Officer - Administrator-CEO

Chief Executive Officer - Administrator-CEO

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Located in America’s Steel Capital – Blytheville and Osceola, Arkansas, we are seeking an accomplished, mission‑driven Chief Executive Officer to lead a dynamic hospital system poised for growth and headquartered in America’s Steel Capital. This integrated system includes two acute‑care hospital locations, primary care, and specialty care clinics.

The CEO will provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership across the enterprise, ensuring high quality, patient‑centered care while advancing clinical excellence, financial sustainability, and community impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will partner closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and administrative teams to align strategy, performance, and mission.

• Strategic Planning alongside the Board of Directors and executive team
• Driving quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes
• Ensuring strong financial stewardship and operational efficiency
• Strengthening community partnerships and regional presence
• Navigating healthcare transformation, value‑based care, and regulatory change

The ideal candidate will have three to five years’ experience in top‑level management of a small hospital or other acute‑care facility. Previous exposure to and experience in working with the broad spectrum of organizational, community, and medical staff interpretations. Working knowledge of management principles, organizational development concepts, group dynamics, medical staff organization, corporate and operational finance, legal implications, insurance requirements (workers’ compensation, professional liability, fire, and theft, etc.)

and rural health financing.

Relocating to Mississippi County will be necessary in order to foster community relationships.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a vital healthcare organization in a community known for resilience, innovation, and reinvention.

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• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or Business, or comparable experience.
• Five years or more of proven experience as a CEO or other upper‑level healthcare leadership position.
• Experience in developing profit strategies and implementing vision.
• Strong understanding of healthcare finance and performance management principles.
• In‑depth knowledge of general management best practices.
• Analytical abilities and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and public relation skills.

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