Interim CEO

Ovation Healthcare•Brentwood, TN

About The Position

Summary: At the direction and control of the hospital’s governing board, the Interim CEO will provide administrative oversight to all business, administrative and executive functions of the hospital, consistent with and subject to the policies, procedures and objectives of the hospital’s governing board and subject at all times to the governing board’s ultimate authority and approval. Duties and Responsibilities: Develops, with the assistance from appropriate hospital personnel and governing board members, short and long range administrative and organization plans to define responsibilities and business activities consistent with hospital goals and objectives. Develops, with the assistance from appropriate hospital personnel and governing board members, an annual administrative plan and a financial plan for the hospital, subject to the authority and control of the hospital's governing board. Oversees various department heads. Assists the governing board and hospital's legal counsel in negotiation of professional service contracts. All such contracts at all times being subject to final review and approval by the hospital's governing board. Approves performance appraisals and wage modifications, reviews and resolves employee grievances and make suggestions as appropriate. Maintains administrative responsibility for physicians both inside and outside the hospital subject to the ultimate responsibility and control of the governing board. Act as a liaison among the hospital's governing board any advisory boards, its medical staff and the various hospital departments. Participates in various meetings with such groups to provide pertinent information related to the hospital operations and fiscal affairs. Facilitates resolution of questions and problems relating to hospital operations. Keeps apprised of public policy, economic developments and public opinions as they may pertain to the hospitals organizational goals. Participates in hospital associations and healthcare professional organizations. Directs the conduct of the CFO's office and related financial operations to ensure implementation of the hospital's fiscal business plan. Reviews and approves all financial reports, budgets and major expenditures, subject to the ultimate authority and control of the hospital's governing board. Oversees the efforts of hospital personnel to maintain accreditation standards of the Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid and similar organizations. Coordinates the efforts of the hospital's governing board, any advisory boards, medical staff and hospital personnel to maintain hospital's quality standards through its loss control programs as may be established at the hospital. Responsible for reporting Key Events to the QHR Compliance Hot line Adhere/comply with Quorum Health’s operating practices. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: In depth and up to date knowledge of hospital administration. Knowledge of the healthcare field as well as refined managerial skills. WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: BS/BA preferred in a related field or relevant experience is required. Masters preferred. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Minimal WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Conditions typically associated with an office environment. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. May be frequently required to sit, stand or walk. Moderate to prolonged reading, typing, and computer work. Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity that may include lifting up to 50 pounds. Subject to exposure to all environmental hazards associated with healthcare and office work. Ovation will never contact applicants via Chatwork or any other messaging platform outside of our official channels. If you receive any communication claiming to be from Ovation through Chatwork or any unauthorized platform, please disregard it and report it to us immediately. Our official communication will always come from our company email domain or through recognized professional channels like LinkedIn. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication, please contact us directly at [email protected] for verification. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., Ovation Healthcare partners with 375+ hospitals and health systems across 47 states. For 45+ years, Ovation Healthcare has supported hospitals and health systems through a portfolio of shared services – Leadership Advisory, Spend Management, Revenue Cycle Management, and Technology Services– designed to provide scale and efficiency to hospital business operations.

Requirements

In depth and up to date knowledge of hospital administration.
Knowledge of the healthcare field as well as refined managerial skills.
BS/BA preferred in a related field or relevant experience is required.
Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops short and long range administrative and organization plans.
Develops an annual administrative plan and a financial plan for the hospital.
Oversees various department heads.
Assists the governing board and hospital's legal counsel in negotiation of professional service contracts.
Approves performance appraisals and wage modifications, reviews and resolves employee grievances and make suggestions as appropriate.
Maintains administrative responsibility for physicians both inside and outside the hospital.
Act as a liaison among the hospital's governing board any advisory boards, its medical staff and the various hospital departments.
Participates in various meetings with such groups to provide pertinent information related to the hospital operations and fiscal affairs.
Facilitates resolution of questions and problems relating to hospital operations.
Keeps apprised of public policy, economic developments and public opinions as they may pertain to the hospitals organizational goals.
Participates in hospital associations and healthcare professional organizations.
Directs the conduct of the CFO's office and related financial operations to ensure implementation of the hospital's fiscal business plan.
Reviews and approves all financial reports, budgets and major expenditures.
Oversees the efforts of hospital personnel to maintain accreditation standards of the Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid and similar organizations.
Coordinates the efforts of the hospital's governing board, any advisory boards, medical staff and hospital personnel to maintain hospital's quality standards through its loss control programs as may be established at the hospital.
Responsible for reporting Key Events to the QHR Compliance Hot line
Adhere/comply with Quorum Health’s operating practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.