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Overview The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will be the lead hospital operations role typically reporting to a Market CEO. The CAO will be responsible for providing leadership, expertise, facilitation and coordination of all business development initiatives. Works with the senior management team to identify business opportunities, physician alignment / strategic initiatives. Serves as an internal consultant and provides guidance on major construction projects and hospital operations. Provides oversight to ensure excellent service for physicians, patients, and staff. Essential Functions Responsible for overall operations of the acute-care facility. Observing professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment status of patients of the Hospital and their families. Providing leadership to hospital managers, directors and officers that will enroll support, create ownership of goals, and encourage active participation in decisions that impact the hospital. Ensuring the hospital meets necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations in conjunction with the hospital\'s Chief Nursing Officer. Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital; taking a leadership role in the recruiting and retention of physicians. Developing and maintaining positive relations with local community as well as the community leaders. Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs in conjunction with the hospital\'s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. Analyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities. Representing the hospital at meetings including medical staff, hospital board of directors meetings as well as relevant community meetings; participates with leaders in designing and providing patient care and services. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required Master\'s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required 5-7 years Demonstrated successful leadership in an acute care hospital facility, which includes building relationships with board members, physicians, hospital employees, and community; growing hospital revenue to meet budgetary goals and objectives; and meeting necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations. required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to guide a company through different stages of growth Outgoing, approachable demeanor Organizational skills Organization and time management skills Financial management and analysis experience in health care Demonstrated ability to design and implement a strategic plan Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service Strong negotiating skills Strong oral and written presentation skills Knowledge of and ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Operates in a highly professional manner Ability to analyze financial data Ability to plan and implement long-range objectives #J-18808-Ljbffr Physicians Regional Healthcare System

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