About St. Mary Medical Center

Located in Hobart, Indiana, St. Mary Medical Center is a 215-bed nonprofit community hospital nationally recognized for its outstanding quality of care, patient safety, and compassionate service. The hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient programs along with comprehensive specialty service lines, including cardiovascular, oncology, orthopedics, women's health, and emergency care.

St. Mary Medical Center is part of Powers Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Northwest Indiana. Powers Health includes Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point.

Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic and operational leadership for St. Mary Medical Center and serves as a key member of the Powers Health executive leadership team. The CEO is responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, maintaining financial health, fostering employee and physician engagement, and advancing the hospital's mission as a trusted community healthcare provider.

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Powers Health, and in collaboration with the St. Mary Medical Center Board of Directors, this role leads the hospital in alignment with system-wide goals and local community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead St. Mary Medical Center with a strong commitment to the hospital's nonprofit mission of improving community health and expanding access to care.
• Collaborate with system leadership and the hospital board to define and execute strategic priorities for quality, growth, and service excellence.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and innovation.
• Oversee all aspects of hospital operations, ensuring compliance with Powers Health policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, IDOH).
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to optimize efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes across all service lines.
• Champion initiatives that enhance safety, patient experience, and clinical performance.
• Develop and manage the hospital's operating and capital budgets to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Implement cost-effective strategies while supporting clinical excellence and community benefit.
• Collaborate with Powers Health system finance and operations teams to align goals and report performance.
• Serve as the hospital's primary representative within the community and broader Powers Health network.
• Strengthen partnerships with physicians, employees, donors, civic leaders, and public agencies.
• Advocate for initiatives and programs that advance community health in Lake and Porter counties surrounding area.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing leaders who embody the hospital's mission and values.
• Promote a positive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and employee engagement.
• Model, integrity, and collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration. Experience leading a nonprofit or community-based hospital preferred.
• Prior leadership experience within an integrated healthcare system strongly desired.
• Deep understanding of hospital operations, finance, and community health priorities.
• Strong ability to lead collaboratively within a matrixed, system-based structure.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, mission-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence and compassion in care delivery.