President & Chief Executive Officer

Location: Upland Hills Health – Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Role & Department: President & Chief Executive Officer in the Administration Department

Hours & Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE) executive level exempt position

Role Responsibilities:

• The President & Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall planning, leadership and direction of all the activities and functions in support of the mission, vision, values & bylaws of the organization
• Will provide long-term and short-term strategic planning
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing all operations
• Provide oversight for regulatory guidelines
• Responsible to ensure efficient and economical utilization of resources
• Meet stated organizational targets and objectives as well as the health needs of its patients and the communities it serves
• Will provide guidance and leadership to the Board of Trustees and provide reports on the status of services and operations
• Will ensure the preparation of budgets and financial plans in accordance with board directives and ensures the integrity of all financial operations of the facility
• Will strive to achieve the organization’s stated financial and operating goals
• Works cooperatively with and/or provides effective leadership to the medical staff
• Maintains close contact with the communities and its leaders that are served to align the organization with the communities
• Shall have all the powers customarily given to the Chief Executive of a Corporation, subject to the control of the Board of Trustees
• Is directly and solely accountable to the Upland Hills Health Board of Trustees in the performance of duties in a manner that is commensurate with the responsibilities and authorities conferred upon him or her by the Board
• Is the representative of the Board in the general leadership and management of the organization
• Understand financial and operational aspects of a healthcare organization
• Analyze business problems and general alternative solutions
• Interact professionally with a wide variety of people dealing effectively with both pleasant and unpleasant situations
• Deal effectively with time pressures and stress
• Must have exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and public speaking skills

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Master’s program with a Degree in Hospital/Healthcare or Business Administration or willing to obtain in 12-18 months
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related senior level health care management experience
• Previous experience with leadership of traditional hospital based services as well as a skilled nursing facility, home health/hospice services and hospital owned and operated clinics
• Rural Healthcare Executive Leadership experience is beneficial and preferred
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) participation preferred
• Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software programs is beneficial
• Requires residence in primary service area or willingness to relocate with 1 year

Employee Benefits:

• Executive level benefit package available for this position
• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available
• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses
• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees

Why work at Upland Hills Health and be the Top Executive: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin and has been in the top tier of successful rural healthcare facilities in the nation. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!

Posting date: January 17, 2025