CEO - ACUTE

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

39d

About The Position

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com UHS is currently recruiting for our CEO at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center located in Bradenton, FL. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has become the hospital of choice for many families in Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. Since it opened in September 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, as well as many awards and accreditations across a variety of service lines. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties, and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. Among the members of the medical staff are surgeons whose specialties include cardiovascular, gynecological, spine and joint and reconstructive procedures. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is a 120-bed acute care hospital conveniently located with easy access to Sarasota, Bradenton, and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The opening of their brand-new, five-story patient tower is expected in April 2026, and will mark completion of Phase I of the hospital’s $120 million expansion project and add an additional 60 beds. Position Summary: The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading the overall strategic plan for the hospital and develops and implements strategies to appropriately position the hospital to achieve corporate goals and market the services of the facility. UHS is seeking a transformational executive with a successful record of leading, challenging and reviewing strategic annual plans and budgets with the goal of providing superior patient care. The candidate will have expertise in running efficient quality acute care operations with a commitment to the community, the patients and all hospital employees.

Requirements

Comprehensive working knowledge of acute care hospital and health care management methods, financial management practices and general health care market trends and the trends in the local and regional markets.
Working knowledge of all relevant regulatory compliance and certification standards such as JCAHO.
Demonstrated leadership, communication and executive management skills.
Ability to manage diverse relationships between board members, physicians, management, employee groups, and the community is required.
In depth understanding of financial management, operations, strategic needs, and interventions at the facility level is required.
Must be able to motivate, inspire, and communicate with individuals and groups.
MBA, MHA or related Degree, from an accredited college/university program required.
5-8 Years of acute Hospital CEO experience.

Responsibilities

Leads hospital senior team and participates in medical staff and governance strategic planning sessions for assigned hospitals.
Meets regularly with assigned hospital leadership to examine current financial performance, evaluate forecasts, and assure appropriate and timely interventions.
Assures consistent compliance with UHS quality, risk, financial, human resources and other expectations that are in accord with UHS expectations and directives.
Identifies opportunities to improve overall patient satisfaction and is committed to superior service excellence.