Associate Administrator

Encompass Health • Vestavia Hills, AL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Administrator (Developing Future CEO) role is an intensive, 24-month executive development program designed to prepare high-potential leaders for future hospital CEO positions. This immersive assignment focuses on cultivating the skills, experience, and strategic insight required to lead a healthcare organization effectively. As a key member of the hospital’s senior leadership team, the Associate Administrator works directly under the CEO and assumes operational responsibility for at least one department. Responsibilities expand progressively based on performance, leadership capabilities, and organizational needs. Throughout the program, the Associate Administrator will drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, financial performance, employee engagement, and patient satisfaction. They will complete a structured curriculum tailored to executive leadership development, deliver a formal 20-minute strategic project presentation at the 12-month mark, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hospital administration while building the foundation for future executive leadership.

Requirements

• Strong desire to become a hospital CEO within two years
• Commitment to two years as Associate Administrator and three years as CEO (based on performance and business needs)
• Willingness to relocate up to two times within two years
• MBA or MHA required
• 3+ years of hospital management experience, including direct supervisory responsibilities and budget input and financial accountability
• Proven track record of above-average performance
• Demonstrated strength in key leadership competencies
• Experience managing teams with 3+ direct reports

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years in senior healthcare management
• Oversight of departments such as Finance, Marketing, Nursing, Therapy, Quality, Case Management, or HR
• Full responsibility for departmental budgeting
• Long-term ambition to advance beyond CEO within 5–10 years

Responsibilities

• Assume operational responsibility for at least one department, with responsibilities expanding progressively based on performance, leadership capabilities, and organizational needs.
• Drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, financial performance, employee engagement, and patient satisfaction.
• Complete a structured curriculum tailored to executive leadership development.
• Deliver a formal 20-minute strategic project presentation at the 12-month mark.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive