Chief Executive Officer

Optim Health System - Chief Executive Officer

Optim Health System’s large network of highly skilled physicians, specialty-focused facilities, and experienced nurses and other personnel affords patients, in both larger metropolitan and rural areas of our region, access to the uniquely safe, high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care that sets the standard in today’s healthcare marketplace.

Our Health System’s facilities include Optim Medical Center-Screven, Optim Surgery Center, Premier Surgery Center, nationally recognized, physician-owned, Optim Medical Center-Tattnall and several healthcare clinics throughout southeast Georgia.

With a focus on orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, Optim Health System’s Orthopedic Centers of Excellence includes a collaborative partnership with Optim Orthopedics, Spivey Orthopedic Clinics, and other notable orthopedic practices across the region. Together this network of highly trained medical staff and board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians offer comprehensive, specialized treatment in multiple areas including orthopedics, neurosurgery, interventional pain management, general surgery, primary care / internal medicine, physical and occupational therapy, and athletic trainers.

The CEO is responsible for the overall operations of the Optim Health System. The CEO exercises management responsibility to ensure efficient services are designed to meet the needs of patients, physicians, the public and staff. The CEO also provides support to the Board of Directors and Surgery Partners (the management company), and is the primary liaison between the Board, Surgery Partners, and the staff of the organizations. The CEO reports directly to the Surgery Partners National Group SVP of Operations and leads the Hospital Executive leadership Team. The CEO is held accountable and responsible for the overall success of the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred (e.g., Healthcare Administration, Business Administration).

2. Minimum of five years of directly related experience with healthcare facilities of similar size and structure.

3. Experience developing and motivating staff, as well as an understanding of the general principles of human resources management and employment law.

4. Computer proficiency and data analysis experience. Demonstrated experience in developing and overseeing large budgets and leading and implementing strategic planning initiatives.

5. Proven ability to create effective working relationships with physicians, staff, Board members and the community.

6. Demonstrated leadership ability and complex organizational management skills.

7. Must maintain confidentiality concerning patient personal, financial, and medical information.

8. Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to continually address and shift priorities, meet deadlines and work in a stressful environment.

9. Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to speak to large and diverse groups.

10. Must present a professional appearance, providing a positive image of the organization to the public.

11. Must exercise considerable judgment and discretion.

12. Regular attendance and the ability to work long hours is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Board and Management Company Administration and Support – The CEO supports the operations and administration of the Board of Directors and Surgery Partners National Group Management Team by maintaining continual, open, and effective communication between the Board, the Surgery Partners National Group Management Team, and the Medical Staff.

2. Medical Staff Liaison – The CEO facilitates relationships between the physicians and the hospital and its related organizations. The CEO recognizes that the ongoing strength and success of the organizations relies heavily on the strength and success of our medical staff and engages them accordingly. The CEO also participates in issues surrounding ethics and quality.

3. Community and Public Relations – Through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, the Health System CEO assures that the organizations and their mission, programs and essential services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.

4. Compliance – The CEO will ensure the organization complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the operations of the organizations.

5. Strategic Planning – The CEO stays current with general trade and industry conditions and their potential impact on the organizations’ policies and operations and, in collaboration with the Surgery Partners National Group Management Team, develops the short-term and long-term strategic plan for the organization and its offered services. The CEO ensures the plan is articulated both internally and externally, and effectively delegates key activities to ensure timely execution of the strategic plan initiatives.

6. Delivery of Healthcare Services – The CEO has overall responsibility for the design, marketing, promotion, delivery, risk management and quality of all healthcare programs and services provided to the community. The CEO ensures that policies and practices effectively support sound sand safe patient care, and that the delivery of healthcare services provides the highest level of a positive experience to the patient.

7. Financial Management – The CEO recommends yearly budgets for Board and Management Company approval and ensures prudent management of the resources within those budgetary guidelines according to current laws and regulations. The CEO ensures that appropriate internal and management controls are established and maintained.

8. Human Resources Management – The CEO organizes function of the organization through appropriate delegation, ensures effective management of the human resources of the organizations according to current, authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations. The CEO completes annual evaluations for direct reports in a timely and efficient manner.

9. Facilities Management – The CEO oversees the preservation of the asset value of the organizations’ capital investments, oversees the management of construction and facility rehabilitation activities, and ensures disaster and emergency preparedness activities are appropriately planned, exercised, and documented.

10. Market Growth- The CEO is responsible for all growth activities within the system.Which includes and is not limited to service line expansion and assistance with physician engagement and recruitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• 1.The CEO provides strategic oversight and leadership for our Optim Health System with a strong partnership with Surgery Partners. Please highlight your prior operational acumen that you believe would enable your success in this CEO role.
• 2.In your prior CEO role (s) please detail the size, scale, and scope (hospital operations, finance, employee count, etc.) of the complex healthcare organizations you have led before?
• 3.Have you partnered with Physician- owned surgical hospitals or physician- owned ASCs in your past roles?

a.If so, share highlights of your interactions with Physicians and Board of Directors in prior roles?
b.Please share if any of your prior Hospitals/ASCs have been in a rural area?

• 4.Please share examples of how you have been successful in partnering with your Executive leadership team members to focus on the following:

a.Building a strong collaborative relationship of trust with the hospital leadership team
b.Creating a culture of engagement
c.Creating a performance-based environment

• 5.Please provide a short description of your experience in developing and motivating your Executive team members.
• 6.Identify two strengths and two areas of opportunity you hold and how they can impact your role as a CEO?

Ability to Relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person