It’s fun to work in a team where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.
The Chief Executive Officer is accountable for providing safe, high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for the residents of Whitman County Public Hospital District No. 3 and others as delegated by the Board of Commissioners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives or Certification as a Rural Hospital CEO from the National Rural Health Association.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare senior leadership.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in healthcare operations.
• Strong working knowledge of federal healthcare legislation, laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Healthcare financial acumen.

Preferred

• Critical Access leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Public Hospital District operations, reimbursement structure, and legal requirements.

Board Administration & Support

• Ensures new commissioners are properly oriented.
• Facilitates ongoing education through conferences and online education.
• Participates actively in Board committees directly or through an assigned executive.
• Timely addresses concerns brought forward by the Board.
• Performs other duties the Board as assigned.

Medical Staff

• Ensures Medical Staff processes are established, maintained, and followed.
• Participates actively in Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff meetings.
• Meets as needed with medical staff to address issues and concerns.

Community Relations

• Is actively involved in the community through service organization membership, speaking engagements, community forums, educational offerings and other opportunities.
• Assures that the District’s mission and services are consistently presented and messaged through productive channels and medium.
• Actively participates in organizations focused on the health and well-being of our community such as the Whitman County Health Network and The Rural Collaborative.

Compliance

• Ensures WHMC complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Strategic Planning

• Collaborates with the Board to develop the annual strategic plan.
• Ensures execution of strategic plan initiatives.

Financial Management

• Prepares the annual capital and operating budget for Board approval.
• Ensures appropriate internal and management controls are established and maintained.
• Exercises prudent stewardship in managing the District’s assets and resources.

Human Resource Management

• Creates and monitors a competent staff of clinicians and administrative personnel to carry out the District’s mission.
• Ensures effective management of the human resources of the District according to current personnel policies, laws, and regulations.

Facilities Management

• Oversees the preservation District’s assets including existing facilities and new construction.
• Ensures disaster and emergency preparedness activities are appropriately planned, exercised, and documented.
• Ensures safe and secure facilities for staff and patients.