Job Description

INPERSON ONLY

NO OUTSIDE RECRUITMENT FIRMS

This position will report directly to the board of trustees. The CEO for William Newton Hospital, a nonprofit Critical Access Hospital (CAH), serves as the primary strategic and operational leader, balancing compassionate rural healthcare delivery with financial stewardship. The CEO is responsible for driving innovation, expanding services to meet the needs of the communities we serve, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a positive, mission-driven culture. The CEO role of William Newton Hospital and Clinics requires a forward-thinking individual capable of navigating the unique challenges of rural healthcare, such as limited resources and increasing demand of accessible services.

Standards of Behavior

William Newton Hospital’s Standards of Behavior allow a mechanism for holding each employee accountable and encourages us to "raise the bar".

All employees are expected to familiarize themselves with the Standards and practice them daily.

i - Integrity

We act with unwavering moral principle,

transparency, and sincerity in every

interaction.

P - Patient-Centered

We meet patients where they are, ensuring

the are active participants in their care

journey. We prioritize the patient's physical

and emotional well-being over all else.

A - Accountability

We own our actions. We set clear

expectations and hold all team members to

the same high standards.

C - Compassion

We treat every patient, family member, and

colleague with kindness, empathy, and

dignity.

E - Excellence

We approach every task, large or small, with

enthusiasm. We continually pursue mastery

and best practices in our field.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop, execute, and refine multi-year strategies aligned with the hospital’s mission, community role, and rural market realities.
• Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations, including budgetary planning, resource allocation, and revenue cycle improvement.
• Board Governance: Work closely with the board of directors, providing regular reports, strategic counsel, and implementing board-led policies.
• Clinical & Quality Care: Ensure high-quality, compliant care by overseeing clinical performance metrics, patient experience, and safety standards.
• Community & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary spokesperson, engaging with local leaders, donors, and the public to strengthen community partnerships.
• Physician Recruitment & Staffing: Lead, recruit, and retain qualified medical staff, ensuring robust staffing models for rural needs.
• Compliance & Regulatory Management: Navigate complex healthcare regulations, grant requirements, and safety protocols.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of senior leadership experience in a hospital or acute care setting, with preference for Critical Access Hospital’s, or 15+ years in senior leadership with a bachelor’s degree.
• Education: A master’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative culture and lead diverse teams toward common goals.
• Financial Acumen: Strong skills in financial management, budgeting, and grant management.
• Communication: Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills to build trust with staff and the communities William Newton Hospital serves.

Key Performance Areas

• Mission Fulfillment: William Newton Hospital advances the health of our communities by delivering consistent, high-quality care with unwavering compassion.
• Progressive Vision: The preferred institution for care where patients choose to come, employees choose to work, and providers choose to practice.
• Operational Efficiency: Optimizing patient experience and operational throughput.
• Financial Sustainability: Achieving budgetary goals and long-term financial stability.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Earned Illness Benefit (EIB)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision (VSP)
• KPERS
• 403b
• Employee Discounts

Wage·

• DOE - Salary is not fixed, but tailored to the candidate’s skills, education, and previous work experience.·
• Percentage annual bonus based on financial achievements like revenue and EBITDA

Other benefits;·

• Relocation stipend to Winfield
• Sign on bonus.