Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) - Naples, FL

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Naples, FL

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About The Position

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will be the lead hospital operations role typically reporting to a Market CEO. CAO will be responsible for providing leadership, expertise, facilitation and coordination of all business development initiatives. Works with 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.

Requirements

• 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 of demonstrated successful leadership in an acute care hospital facility, which includes but is not limited to: 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 director 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree