Alliance Search Management, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

Golden Plains Community Hospital was recently purchased by Critical Access Healthcare. With the new owner, the hospital is embarking on a growth and improvement plan that will include construction of a new building and recruiting additional physicians to bring specialty medical care to the community. As a critical access hospital, Golden Plains offers medical / surgical / emergency room, OB, diagnostic, rehab and ancillary services. It also operates two clinics and a home health agency. With a seasoned board of directors and a well-developed management team, the hospital is poised for growth and to set new standards of excellence in community healthcare.

The next Chief Executive Officer at Golden Plains Community Hospital will lead the strategic planning process, guide day-to-day operations of the hospital and seek active participation from the community in delivering quality care to residents. Additionally, the Chief Executive will work with Critical Access Healthcare to build the new hospital and set the standard for performance and operations at future CAH acquisitions.

Qualifications

Top candidates for the Chief Executive Officer position must have a minimum of 10 years in acute care hospital administration, including five years in a senior operations leadership role. Experience in the investor-owned arena is preferred. Additionally, experience in a rural hospital, in particular, critical access hospitals, is preferred. Demonstrated success in working with community boards is required. Success in managing to a budget and facilitating staff development is also essential. The next Chief Executive must bring high energy to participate in the growth and development plans of this new organization.

The Location

The community of 14,000 residents sits in a county of 25,000. With its central location, the city is home to two of the largest refinery plants in the United States, providing a strong economic base. The public schools have a long-standing tradition of excellence, producing National Merit Finalists and sending students to Ivy League schools. The city invests in public recreation and events beyond the typical rural community. The community is just minutes away from plentiful hunting, fishing and hiking, forty-five minutes from a large regional airport and four hours from downhill skiing and beautiful outdoor life.