CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Health Care

Talence Group LLC•Salem, OR

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About The Position

Salem Gastroenterology, an independent physician-owned digestive health practice serving Oregon’s Willamette Valley, is seeking a CEO to lead its next chapter. The organization includes more than 100 professionals across two outpatient clinic sites, Salem Endoscopy Center, and affiliated specialty and therapeutic endoscopy services at Salem Hospital. Working with the physician Board, the CEO will establish strategic direction, strengthen organizational and financial performance, and position the practice for long-term independence and growth. The CEO will lead the management team, develop organizational capabilities, and ensure the practice has the people, systems, and resources to respond to evolving patient and community needs. The role requires balancing the financial and operational demands of a successful medical practice with physicians’ clinical priorities and professional autonomy. As the organization’s senior executive, the CEO will build relationships with healthcare partners, payers, referring providers, and the broader community, aligning business strategy and resources with Salem Gastro’s commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Significant executive or senior leadership experience in physician practice management, ambulatory care, or a comparable healthcare setting.
Strong understanding of clinical operations and physician practice economics.
Direct responsibility for healthcare financial performance and reporting, including budgeting, revenue cycle, payer contracting, and capital planning, and presenting results to a board or ownership group.
Experience partnering effectively with physicians and clinical leaders to set priorities, navigate complex decisions, and achieve organizational goals.
Proven ability to strengthen organizational performance and implement change.
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, with success evaluating opportunities and translating decisions into results.
Sound judgment, integrity, clear communication, and ability to navigate differing perspectives.
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with physician recruitment, practice expansion, or development of new clinical services.
Experience leading multiple related healthcare entities, such as a practice with an affiliated ambulatory surgery center.
MBA, MHA, or related graduate degree.

Responsibilities

Partner with the physician Board to establish strategic direction supporting the practice’s long-term independence and success.
Evaluate growth, new-service, and physician-recruitment opportunities and recommend investments and expansion.
Anticipate changes in the healthcare environment and position the practice to respond to opportunities and challenges.
Advise the physician Board with objective analysis and recommendations on business decisions.
Translate Board direction into organizational priorities, accountable plans, and measurable progress.
Own financial performance and reporting, including reliable Board information, financial and capital planning, and stewardship of resources and facilities.
Strengthen revenue cycle performance, payer contracting, and cost management.
Guide technology direction and investments to improve patient access, support physicians and staff, and keep pace with evolving care delivery.
Improve operational efficiency, patient access, and capacity utilization across the clinic and Salem Endoscopy.
Lead the management team by establishing clear expectations and empowering leaders to deliver results.
Foster a positive, collaborative workplace that values experienced staff, supports development, and strengthens retention.
Guide organizational change by engaging physicians and staff and ensuring improvements are implemented and sustained.
Cultivate relationships with Salem Hospital, regional health systems, referring providers, and community partners.