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Chief Executive OfficerWhite River HealthBatesville, ARThe OpportunityWhite River Health (WRH), a dynamic and growing health system based in Batesville, Arkansas, seeks a visionary and experienced President and CEO to lead its mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. The Position Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and a culture of compassion and innovation, ensuring the organization remains a trusted healthcare provider and economic anchor in the region. He/she will oversee system-wide financial performance, including budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation. He/she will serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for White River Health in the community and beyond. He/she will collaborate with the Board of Directors to establish strategic priorities and ensure organizational alignment with the health system’s mission and vision.The Ideal Candidate 

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or related field required. 
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration, with at least 5 years in a CEO, COO, or equivalent role in a hospital or health system. 
• Proven track record of overseeing multi-site operations, including hospitals and outpatient clinics. 
• Demonstrated success in improving clinical quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and patient satisfaction. 

The OrganizationWhite River Health (WRH) is an independent, not-for-profit, two hospital health system that includes White River Medical Center (220-bed flagship acute care hospital), Stone County Medical Center (critical access hospital), a satellite Emergency Room, and over 30 outpatient clinics.The health system serves as a regional referral center and has been serving North Central Arkansas since 1976, when it was established as the White River Medical Center (WRMC). In 1999, WRH added Stone County Medical Center (SCMC), located in Mountain View, to the growing number of service locations. The WRH service area now includes ten counties: Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and parts of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White.The LocationLocated along the shores of the White River, Batesville is a small community located in the north central section of the state about 90 miles from Little Rock. Holding title as the second oldest city in the state, the town is packed with history. The city can trace its recorded history to 1804, when a squatter was reportedly living in a log cabin where the Poke Bayou enters the White River.?2024 population of Batesville is 11,620. Today, Batesville is a vibrant college town with a unique history. It’s the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™, the dirt-racing capital of the South, home to NASCAR legend Mark Martin, and the home of the state-of-the-art 112,000 sq. ft. Community Center & Aquatics Parks. The area is known for its outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, caving, climbing, scenic photography, and fishing. More information can be found at:https://batesvillearea.com/ https://www.arkansas.com/batesville Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals toRichard Heishmanrichard.heishman@amnhealthcare.comAbout B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-RH1

President and Chief Executive OfficerJohn Knox VillageLee’s Summit, MOThe Opportunity:The John Knox Village President position is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished executive to make an impact with a well established and nationally renowned organization. This opportunity will allow an experienced executive to lead an already accomplished, established and exceptional organization into the future of care for its residents.The Position: The President position reports to the John Knox Village Board of Directors and ultimately to the PremierLife Board of Directors. This position has direct supervision of four (4) executive staff, Foundation President, and Senior Executive Assistant. The John Knox Village President plans, develops and establishes the policies and objectives of John Knox Village and the PremierLife System of companies in accordance with board directives and the corporation charter. Confers with company officials to conduct strategic planning, plan business objectives, develop organizational policies, coordinate functions and operations between divisions and departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives. Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives. Revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. Serves as a model and leads the organization in fostering a positive culture.The Ideal Candidate:

• Masters Degree in Public Administration, Health Care or Business required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years Chief Executive Officer and/or senior level management experience required.
• Experience at a retirement community, healthcare, or hospitality setting related organization required.
• Experience leading in a complex environment. 
• Board Management experience. 
• Successful experience with fundraising. 

The Organization:John Knox Village was founded in 1970 as one of the first life plan communities in the nation with a mission to enrich the lives of older adults through community living- “Enriching lives, building community”. It is currently a Not-for-profit organization 501(c)(3), run by a nine-member volunteer board of directors that is located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, with home health offices in Prairie Village, Kansas. They serve about 1,200 residents on its campus and about 5,000 community members who live in western Missouri and eastern Kansas annually with about 850 associates on staff. John Knox Village is one of the largest employers in Lee’s Summit.Services include Independent Living, John Knox Village Emergency Medical Services, Village Helpers In-Home Care, Village Home Health, Village Assisted Living, Village Assisted Living Memory Care, Village Care Center, Village Hospice, Village Outpatient Therapy, and Village Palliative Care. The Location:Lee's Summit is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is a suburb in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It resides in Jackson County as well as Cass County. Over a hundred years ago, the small 11-block Town of Strother straddled the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks. Today, that small town consists of 65.87 square miles and is known as the City of Lee's Summit. As of the 2020 census, its population is 101,108. Conveniently located less than 20 miles from downtown Kansas City, we offer easy access to the Royals, Chiefs, Kansas City Zoo, Starlight Theatre and all major Kansas City metro highways. Lee’s Summit itself boasts many top-rated attractions. Whether you’re a nature lover, sports enthusiast, foodie or just looking for some family fun, Lee’s Summit has something for everyone!More information can be found athttps://lschamber.com/https://lstourism.com/Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:Richard Heishmanrichard.heishman@amnhealthcare.comAbout B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-RH1

President and Chief Executive OfficerPeak Vista Community Health CentersColorado Springs, COThe Opportunity:Peak Vista Community Health Centers, a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center based in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a collaborative and communicative leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).The Position: The President and CEO’s primary responsibility is to ensure the operational, cultural, and financial health of the organization. In addition, the CEO is expected to engage the community, building partnerships that support the center’s mission, and, in coordination with the Board of Directors (BOD), the CEO establishes the long-term goals related to growth, patient care, community impact, and financial sustainability, and guiding the organization toward fulfilling its mission. The CEO must be adept at monitoring, anticipating, and adapting to federal and state healthcare policy and funding trends and changes, so the organization can continue to deliver the healthcare needs of the community. The CEO must be a leader with both humility and conviction and must have high emotional intelligence to connect with a range of stakeholders. Diplomacy is highly valued in this role. It is preferred for the candidate to have experience with and a general understanding of labor relations, possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills in reaching collective bargaining agreements; and understand the process of resolving issues between unionized employees and management. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide inspiring and effective leadership while administering, directing, and coordinating all activities of the organization toward the fulfillment of its mission, strategy, and achievement of its long-term and annual goals and objectives. The Ideal Candidate: 

• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Masters in Business Administration, J.D. or other advanced degrees in relevant field required.
• Fifteen (15) years of general healthcare management experience required, preferably in similar size budget and operation. Five (5) years’ experience in a senior management position with an FQHC or healthcare entity of similar size or larger scope and scale required. Prior CEO experience a plus.
• Certificates and Licenses: FACHE strongly preferred.
• Public policy, advocacy community involvement and public speaking experience are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, financial planning, and organizing work, managing time and meeting commitments.
• Demonstrated skill in fundraising and community awareness.
• Union experience preferred, including successful contract negotiations and fostering productive labor relations with physicians or provider unions.

The Organization:Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit 501(c)3 Community Health Center/Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to approximately 74,000 patients in 24 clinics across the Pikes Peak and Eastern Colorado Regions. The organization employees 411 staff for administration and operation. In addition, 334 professional health providers work for Peak Vista in the clinics across the region including medical doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The organization has an annual operating budget of $112M.The Location:The City of Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is in the east-central portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located 60 miles south of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. At 6,035 feet the city stands over one mile above sea level, though some areas of the city are significantly higher and lower. Colorado Springs is situated near the base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak, rising over 8,000 feet above the city on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Colorado Springs is once again recognized as one of the best places to live in the country by U.S. News for 2021-2022. Four Colorado cities ranked in the top 20, with Colorado Springs recognized at the number six spot. Pikes Peak, inspiration for the song “America the Beautiful,” is the backdrop for Colorado Springs. Here, you’ll find a city that blends colorful nature with rugged history and metropolitan culture.The base salary range for this position is $360,000 to $430,000 with a 10% bonus incentive. In addition, this executive will be eligible for other benefits. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to: Richard Heishmanrichard.heishman@amnhealthcare.comAbout B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-RH1

Chief Executive OfficerCapital Digestive CareSilver Spring, MarylandThe Opportunity: Capital Digestive Care (CDC), the largest and one of the most respected gastroenterology practices in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking their next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive alignment and integration. As a leading gastroenterology group, Capital Digestive needs a dynamic and visionary CEO to unify its expansion and shape the future of digestive health.The Position: The CEO will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continued growth of Capital Digestive Care. The position of CEO requires a full understanding of the mission for CDC and active participation in fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization. Equally important is that the CEO demonstrates behavior consistent with CDC’s core values while supporting the strategic plan and day to day operations.Key responsibilities include:-       Develop greater unity of purpose within the practice and streamline operations and strategic direction-       Negotiate and update BSSA with MSO – annually/semi-annually-       Assist in developing updates to Operating Agreement-       Identify opportunities for practice expansion-       Identify opportunities for ancillary line development-       Facilitate relationship with MSOThe Organization: Established in January 2009, Capital Digestive Care unified more than 50 physicians across the Washington metropolitan area in their desire to advance the delivery of care for patients suffering from all types of digestive health conditions. With more than 20 office locations and outpatient surgery centers and more than 160 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, Capital Digestive Care is the largest gastroenterology group in the Mid-Atlantic states.Since 2009, CDC has supported the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America as the presenting sponsor for the National Capital Area Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis walk, directing almost $350,000 in support of critical education, research, and awareness programs.The Location: Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. Its name comes from the silver flecked mica spring discovered there in 1840. Landmarks in the downtown area include the AFI Silver Theatre, the National Museum of Health and Medicine, a branch of The Fillmore, and the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service.Downtown Silver Spring makes an excellent destination – just a 35-40 minute drive from each of the three DC-area airports (National, BWI, Dulles); only one mile from two I-495/Capital Beltway interchanges (Colesville Rd., Georgia Ave.); and a rapid 15-minute ride on Metrorail to DC's Union Station and 20 minutes to Metro Center. From its abundant attractions to its strategic location inside the Beltway and adjacent to Washington, there are plenty of reasons to stay in Silver Spring.SILVER SPRING RANKS #1 FOR BEST PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO LIVE IN AMERICARanked No. 3 on last year’s list, Silver Spring takes the top seat this year. The Washington, D.C., suburb offers local charm with the convenience of city life, just six miles away from the nation’s capital—a quick commute via the Washington Metro or MARC train.Please direct all inquiries, applications and referrals to: Hisham Siddiqi, ConsultantAMN Leadership SolutionsExecutive and Physician Leadership SearchHisham.siddiqi@AMNhealthcare.com #BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-HS1