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Chief Executive Officer

The Organization

Our client, a joint-venture orthopedic specialty hospital, seeks a Chief Executive Officer to both open and lead the hospital. Scheduled to open in August 2010, the hospital will provide elective orthopedic and spine surgeries. It is the culmination of a years-old shared vision and partnership between the largest healthcare system in the state and the region’s preeminent orthopedic practice. The hospital will be a key component to the creation of an integrated musculoskeletal care delivery system.

The all new construction will include a total of 88,000 square feet, eight operating rooms and 48 beds. The first year anticipated ADC is 27. First year annual revenue is projected to approximate $66MM. The hospital’s design, décor and service will mirror resort amenities to reflect its intended status as a destination hospital. The success of the hospital will be built on the partners’ shared commitment to superlative clinical quality, patient satisfaction, physician leadership, financial efficiency and a culture of excellence.

The Opportunity

The Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the hospital governing board, will be responsible for a successful opening as well as working with the partners to create the hospital’s first strategic

plan. Along with strategic start-up responsibilities, the Chief Executive Officer will be essential to building a leadership council that will manage day-to-day operations. Minimum academic and experiential requirements include five years demonstrated success as a Chief Executive Officer in an acute care hospital and a master’s degree in a related field. Candidates demonstrating success in opening a new hospital, operating a joint-venture specialty hospital and/or leading a large physician practice are preferred. Top candidates will also evidence success in developing a culture of accountability, collaboration and learning. As importantly, candidates must possess an entrepreneurial style that seeks opportunity and creates an agile organization.

The Location

The city is consistently rated as a top place to live and work in the United States. Along with all major league sports teams, an international airport and a reasonable cost of living, the city also offers a healthy lifestyle and culture. Outdoor interests and activities reign supreme in this community. The nearby mountains offer opportunities for day trips to tranquil nature preserves or the most demanding of physical sports. Several state and city universities, both public and private, provide unlimited educational opportunities, while the arts, music and theatre venues will satisfy all interests.