Provides leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of the hospital to meet established objectives regarding reputation and image, quality, scope of services and technology, geographic focus, approach to competition, medical staff relations and development, employee relations and development, and financial position. The President/CEO provides favorable public relations, negotiates for improvement of hospital buildings and equipment, and coordinates activities of medical staff with those of other departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: MHA/MBA/MS in hospital administration, health care administration or equivalent educational experience. At least five years of proven progressive experience in health care administration at a senior executive level.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the fundamentals of hospital organization and administration, standards, and relationships of hospitals, and laws applicable to hospital operations. Must have knowledge of public administration, public relations, and functions of all departments, and must be able to apply principles of human resources management. Knowledge of the community, region, and state and their major constituencies and leaders is preferred.