General Responsibilities: The Chief Financial Officer has executive responsibility and authority for the financial functions of Whitfield Regional Hospital. Provides leadership, direction, and administration of the daily financial operations to ensure a cost effective and efficient healthcare operation, along with supporting high quality, economical healthcare services. Responsible for accounting and financial reporting, corporate finance and treasury functions, management of information systems, materials management, revenue cycle, and health information systems. Provides executive leadership and the management of financial resources to ensure achievement of business plans and objectives, and to preserve the assets and financial standing of the company. Serves as a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team.
The healthcare industry has undergone tremendous changes in technology and services since Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital first opened its doors in 1953. What began as a 29-bed facility with 25 employees and only four patients has grown into the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority operating Whitfield Regional Hospital, Member of UAB Health System: a total healthcare delivery system that includes a 99-bed hospital and provides more than 30 healthcare services for our community. This evolution of care has progressed to include the implementation of a hospitalist program in 2018 and most recently to become the first hospital in the state to be part of UAB’s tele-ICU program.
We will continue to grow and adapt to meet our community’s current and future healthcare needs while providing a safe, compassionate environment that is conducive to the healing process.
