Chief Executive Officer

Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital Pittsburgh/UPMC is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Chief Executive Officer provides hands-on hospital operations management, leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight in a critical care environment, with a focus on business development, exceptional patient care, and fiscal accountability. The role requires analyzing complex situations and making effective decisions, maintaining integrity and professionalism, and working effectively under pressure in a dynamic healthcare environment. The CEO serves as vice-chair of the Governing Board if there is not a market CEO. The CEO conducts daily rounds on the nursing floor and communicates with patients, families, and staff. The role owns the Complaint-Grievance Process and ensures compliance with applicable State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations, as well as compliance, HIPAA, and professional standards. The CEO focuses on employee engagement, develops and cultivates a Top 10 Key Business Development Relationship list, and implements the Corporate Case Management and PPS Model. The CEO prepares an Annual Operating Budget, a three-year Capital Budget, and a Strategic Plan for presentation to and approval by the Governing Board.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree.
  • Three years of leadership experience in healthcare.
  • Experience with management functions of finance, strategic planning, and community education of health programs.
  • Three years of operations experience in an acute care or specialty hospital setting.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations and execute decisions effectively.
  • High personal integrity, positivity, and ability to operate effectively under pressure.
  • Hands-on, self-starting approach and ability to assume broad responsibility in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on leadership, strategic direction, and hospital operations management.
  • Focus on business development, exceptional quality patient care, and fiscal accountability.
  • Conduct daily rounds on the nursing floor and communicate with patients, families, and staff.
  • Comply with regulatory obligations and own the Complaint-Grievance Process.
  • Ensure the hospital’s overall compliance with State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.
  • Focus on employee engagement.
  • Create, continually cultivate, and own a Top 10 Key Business Development Relationship list.
  • Understand and effectively implement the Corporate Case Management and PPS Model.
  • Prepare an Annual Operating Budget, a three-year Capital Budget, and a Strategic Plan for Governing Board presentation and approval.
  • Maintain high ethical standards and comply with policies, compliance requirements, HIPAA, and professional standards.
  • Serve as vice-chair of the Governing Board if there is not a market CEO.

Benefits

  • Extensive orientation program to support a smooth transition.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and a 401(k) with company match.
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