Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Application review: April-May
• Interviews: May-August
• Finalize candidate and offer: August-October
• Start Date: Approximately December 1, 2026

CEO Recruitment Profile

• Functions as a self-starter, setting high personal standards and pursuing goals with a high level of personal drive and energy.
• Functions as an effective member of a work group, gaining the respect and cooperation of others.
• Provides effective leadership and direction to staff.
• Creates an environment of approachability between CEO and staff.
• Performs functions within the scope of responsibility and refers unrelated matters appropriately.
• Maintains a work style which is open to constructive suggestions.
• Demonstrates the leadership, initiative, and persistence needed to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Assigns tasks to personnel capable of completion.
• Shows a willingness to try new approaches or methods.
• Creates a feeling of unity and enthusiasm among those in contact with him/her.
• Evaluates programs, practices, policies, procedures, and personnel effectively.
• Analyzes situations to determine basic problems, rather than symptoms, and to develop realistic alternative solutions.
• Communicates appropriately matters of importance to staff.

• Establishes clear vision and direction for the organization.
• Creates an organizational culture needed to carry out the mission, strategic directions, and organizational goals.
• Develops with the board of trustees, goals and objectives consistent with Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan.
• Uses creative, innovative problem-solving strategies for adapting to uncertainties and complexities.
• Monitors current budget and operational data to assure continued success of the organization.

• Affirms the unique contributions of all persons recognizing their diverse backgrounds and varying needs in the workplace.
• Challenges, motivates, evaluates, and rewards employees and managers toward the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Values people and shows genuine concern for their well-being.
• Makes sound and timely decisions.
• Handles problems in a professional manner.

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of hospital and clinic management and operations.
• Is a prudent steward of physical and financial resources in month-to-month operations.
• Assures that personnel, facilities and equipment are suitable for the institution’s immediate and long-range goals.
• Assures that the hospital’s quality assurance plan is reviewed and revised as necessary.
• Assures the hospital is in accordance with applicable standards, codes, laws, and regulations.
• Anticipates trends and opportunities affecting hospital operations and develops an appropriate and timely response.

• Works closely with the board of trustees in developing the mission and long-and short-range strategic plans.
• Communicates well with the board of trustees, providing appropriate information at and between meetings.
• Is readily available to individual board members.
• Works with the board of trustees to create an optimal governance environment.
• Assesses the hospital financial condition, providing complete reports to the board of trustees on a monthly basis.
• Apprises the results of programs and services and reports findings on a regular basis to the board of trustees.
• Provides on a regular basis education programs for the board of trustees.
• Develops long-range investment strategies for board approval.
• Supports the policies, procedures, and philosophy of the board of trustees.
• Creates a sense of trustworthiness in board/CEO relations.
• Assists with the appointment, orientation and coordination of new members of the board of trustees.

• Has good rapport with the medical staff.
• Communicates with and works closely with the medical staff members on matters of mutual concern.
• Establishes and implements with the medical staff an effective credentialing process. Assures board involvement and approval.
• Assists when appropriate with the development and revision of staff bylaws and related policies and control systems.
• Assists in determining community health care needs and in conjunction with the medical staff assumes leadership role in physician recruitment.
• Is an effective liaison between the board and medical staff.

• Develops programs promoting a positive image of Regional Medical Center, and creates awareness of available services to the public.
• Represents the hospital in community activities.
• Works closely with community leaders in determining local health care needs.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.
• Has the respect of his peers in local and state health care organizations.
• Is willing to listen to diverse views.
• Maintains an active advocacy role in promoting the needs of the institution and its mission.
• Effectively communicates activities of the hospital to the residents of the hospital service area.

• Promotes continued education throughout the organization.
• Actively participates in/maintains relationships with Iowa Hospital Association, Health Enterprises, and other professional affiliations and associations deemed beneficial to the organization.
• Approved to attend one national association conference annually and other non-national conferences/meetings as determined beneficial.

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in executive level healthcare management preferred

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance (eligibility at 20 hours per week)
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Paid Leave
• Pharmacy (on-site)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site)
• Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision)