Rural Staffing Services
Chief Executive Officer (CEO / Superintendent)
Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center
Salary Range: $250,000 DOE
The Opportunity Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is a rural hospital with deep roots in its community and a strong commitment to care. We are currently looking for a CEO who can provide the leadership, direction, and guidance necessary to take the organization into the future. This role is ideal for a leader who believes in rural healthcare and understands the realities of small hospitals and rural communities.
About the Role The CEO, statutorily titled Superintendent, serves at the direction of the elected Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the overall operations, strategy, financial health, quality outcomes, and community relationships of the Hospital District.
This role requires managerial excellence, decisiveness, and solid communication skills. You will lead the way while working in close partnership with the Board, medical staff, leadership team, and community stakeholders.
The CEO is accountable for clinical quality, patient and employee experience, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and long‑term sustainability of the organization.
Who You Are You are a seasoned rural healthcare leader who understands the intricacies of Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics. You have experienced and led organizations through challenges and know how to stabilize operations, rebuild trust, and create forward momentum.
Required Qualifications
Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or Business Administration, highly preferred
Bachelors Degree considered with significant hospital executive leadership experience and strong board references
Five or more years of executive leadership experience as a CEO, COO, or CFO in a hospital or comparable healthcare organization
Required prior experience in a Critical Access Hospital or Rural Health Clinic
Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical quality, patient safety, operations, finance, governance, and compliance
Strong working knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, accreditation, and conditions of participation
Proven ability to work closely with Boards, medical staff, leadership teams, and community stakeholders
Ability to meet all employment requirements under District policy
Key Responsibilities Governance and Board Partnership
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Commissioners
Execute Board‑approved strategy, policies, and goals
Provide transparent and regular reporting on operations, finance, quality, and risk
Leadership and Operations
Lead, support, and develop the senior leadership team
Oversee hospital operations, workforce strategy, and organizational culture
Model accountability, integrity, and collaboration
Financial Stewardship
Partner with leadership to develop, manage, and monitor budgets and financial performance
Identify opportunities for revenue optimization, cost containment, grants, and partnerships
Ensure strong financial controls, reporting, and fiscal responsibility across the organization
Quality, Safety, and Compliance
Promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
Ensure accreditation and adherence to applicable healthcare laws and standards
Always protect patient privacy and confidentiality
Community Engagement
Serve as a visible and trusted leader within the community
Build strong relationships with providers, partners, and regional stakeholders
Advocate for rural healthcare needs at the local, state, and national levels
How to Apply This search is being conducted by Rural Staffing Services, a mission‑driven firm dedicated to rural healthcare leadership. Qualified candidates with true rural experience and a passion for small hospitals and communities are encouraged to apply.
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Salary Range: $250,000 DOE
The Opportunity Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is a rural hospital with deep roots in its community and a strong commitment to care. We are currently looking for a CEO who can provide the leadership, direction, and guidance necessary to take the organization into the future. This role is ideal for a leader who believes in rural healthcare and understands the realities of small hospitals and rural communities.
About the Role The CEO, statutorily titled Superintendent, serves at the direction of the elected Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the overall operations, strategy, financial health, quality outcomes, and community relationships of the Hospital District.
This role requires managerial excellence, decisiveness, and solid communication skills. You will lead the way while working in close partnership with the Board, medical staff, leadership team, and community stakeholders.
The CEO is accountable for clinical quality, patient and employee experience, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and long‑term sustainability of the organization.
Who You Are You are a seasoned rural healthcare leader who understands the intricacies of Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics. You have experienced and led organizations through challenges and know how to stabilize operations, rebuild trust, and create forward momentum.
Required Qualifications
Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or Business Administration, highly preferred
Bachelors Degree considered with significant hospital executive leadership experience and strong board references
Five or more years of executive leadership experience as a CEO, COO, or CFO in a hospital or comparable healthcare organization
Required prior experience in a Critical Access Hospital or Rural Health Clinic
Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical quality, patient safety, operations, finance, governance, and compliance
Strong working knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, accreditation, and conditions of participation
Proven ability to work closely with Boards, medical staff, leadership teams, and community stakeholders
Ability to meet all employment requirements under District policy
Key Responsibilities Governance and Board Partnership
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Commissioners
Execute Board‑approved strategy, policies, and goals
Provide transparent and regular reporting on operations, finance, quality, and risk
Leadership and Operations
Lead, support, and develop the senior leadership team
Oversee hospital operations, workforce strategy, and organizational culture
Model accountability, integrity, and collaboration
Financial Stewardship
Partner with leadership to develop, manage, and monitor budgets and financial performance
Identify opportunities for revenue optimization, cost containment, grants, and partnerships
Ensure strong financial controls, reporting, and fiscal responsibility across the organization
Quality, Safety, and Compliance
Promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
Ensure accreditation and adherence to applicable healthcare laws and standards
Always protect patient privacy and confidentiality
Community Engagement
Serve as a visible and trusted leader within the community
Build strong relationships with providers, partners, and regional stakeholders
Advocate for rural healthcare needs at the local, state, and national levels
How to Apply This search is being conducted by Rural Staffing Services, a mission‑driven firm dedicated to rural healthcare leadership. Qualified candidates with true rural experience and a passion for small hospitals and communities are encouraged to apply.
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