CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Health Care

Talence Group•Salem, OR

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About The Position

Salem Gastroenterology is an independent, physician-owned digestive health practice serving Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It has more than 100 professionals across two outpatient clinic sites, Salem Endoscopy Center, and affiliated specialty and therapeutic endoscopy services at Salem Hospital. The practice is seeking a CEO to strengthen business and operational performance while preserving physician independence and its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. The CEO will partner with the physician Board to establish strategic direction, strengthen organizational and financial performance, and position the practice for long-term success, continued independence, and growth. The CEO will lead the management team and develop the people, systems, and resources needed to meet changing patient and community needs, balancing the financial and operational demands of the practice with physicians’ clinical priorities and professional autonomy. As the senior executive, the CEO will build relationships with healthcare partners, payers, referring providers, and the broader community. The role encompasses strategic planning and growth, financial stewardship and reporting, revenue cycle and payer contracting, technology direction, operational performance, organizational leadership, and thoughtful implementation of change.

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 ownership of financial performance and reporting in a healthcare organization, including budgeting, revenue cycle, payer contracting, and capital planning.
Experience presenting financial results to a board or ownership group.
Experience partnering effectively with physicians and clinical leaders to establish priorities, navigate complex decisions, and achieve organizational goals.
Proven ability to strengthen organizational performance and implement change.
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, including demonstrated 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 a clear strategic direction supporting the practice’s long-term independence and success.
Evaluate growth, new-service, and physician-recruitment opportunities, providing analysis and recommendations to guide investment and expansion.
Anticipate changes in healthcare and position the practice to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.
Advise the physician Board on business decisions with objective analysis, sound recommendations, and a balanced perspective.
Translate Board direction into organizational priorities, accountable plans, and measurable progress.
Own financial performance and reporting across the practice’s businesses, supporting reliable Board information, financial and capital planning, and responsible stewardship of resources and facilities.
Strengthen revenue cycle performance, payer contracting, and cost management to support financial sustainability.
Guide technology direction and investments to improve patient access, support physicians and staff, and keep the practice current as care delivery evolves.
Improve operational efficiency, patient access, and capacity utilization across the clinics and Salem Endoscopy while supporting quality care and patient experience.
Lead the management team by setting clear expectations and empowering leaders to deliver results.
Foster a positive, collaborative workplace that values experienced staff, supports employee development, and strengthens retention.
Guide organizational change thoughtfully, engaging physicians and staff and ensuring improvements are implemented and sustained.
Build productive relationships with Salem Hospital, regional health systems, referring providers, and community partners.