CEO- Phillips County Health Services in Phillipsburg, Kansas

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1 CEO- Phillips County Health Services in Phillipsburg, Kansas Phillips County Health Systems, a rural Kansas Critical Access Hospital and Medical Clinic, is currently looking for a dynamic, experienced and strategic leader as its Chief Executive Officer to lead the management team. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the hospital and medical clinic. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of PCHS in a manner that allows the organization to excel and succeed into the future through providing superior patient care, operating with financial integrity, and connecting with the community. ABOUT US: The goal of Phillips County Health Systems is to create a healthcare hub of stability and success while providing quality and compassionate care for Phillips County and the surrounding communities. Healthcare is crucial for rural communities to continue to not only survive, but to thrive. Phillips County Health Systems provides you with the opportunity to help sustain a high quality, economical and appropriate healthcare system in our make impactful healthcare changes within a small community. The staff is composed of a mix a loyal veterans and new energy. The CEO will have support from experienced department heads in developing and implementing strategies for regulatory compliance, growth, customer satisfaction, and success. Healthcare services directly impact the residents of the community. There are strong supporters and advocates for the advancement of local healthcare and the updating of facilities and services in order to provide the highest standards of care. There are also groups in the community that can be resistant to change and suspicious to new ideas or outsiders. While these supporters and detractors are found in any community, in a small population, their voices can be magnified. The CEO will need to be able to communicate transparently and effectively with individuals representing all walks of life to understand their concerns and assure them that decisions are being made with the best of intentions for not only PCHS, but also the community as a whole. Phillips County Health System is managed by Great Plains Health Alliance (GPHA). The Board of Trustees sets policy and accountability for the organization while GPHA provides administrative and consulting services and is accountable to the Board. GPHA assists the Board and management in areas such as increasing cash flow, group buying power, human resources, central billing office, and information security. More information on GPHA can be found on their website at

2 ABOUT THE COMMUNITY Phillips County Health Services is located in Phillipsburg, Kansas with a service area that covers a large area of western Kansas including the primary communities of Phillipsburg, Logan, Prairie View, Long Island, Stuttgart, Kirwin, Agra, and Kensington. Location: The community of Phillipsburg is centered around a charming courthouse square and is located on the north-western border of Kansas at the intersection of US 36 and US 183. It is centralized between Kansas City, MO and Denver, CO and Omaha, NE and is within easy reach of major interstates and travel networks to make traveling a convenient option. Phillips County has a population of 5,642 as of the 2010 Census. Education: There are several schools within Phillips County. USD 325 is the school district that serves the city of Phillipsburg. The Mission of U.S.D. #325 public schools is to provide positive school experiences and healthy school environments, which prepare students for successful and productive adult lives. We believe this may best be accomplished by cooperation between our schools, students, parents, and the communities we serve. The school is known for its high educational achievement and producing students that excel in leadership and athletics. Small student populations allow for children to participate in multiple of the wide variety of extracurricular activities offered. Recreation: Phillips County has something for everyone, whether you re an outdoor enthusiast or partaker of the arts. Phillips County is well known for its outstanding hunting and fishing opportunities. There are two lakes that support fishing and water recreation within 30 miles of Phillipsburg. The area is an outdoorsman s paradise for deer, turkey, pheasant, dove, and goose hunting and a variety of fishing. There is a modern auditorium/theatre that plays hosts to a wide variety of performances and events yearround. Three museums are located within Phillips County for history and art displays. For outdoor recreation, there are golf courses, campgrounds, shooting ranges, community parks, an aquatic center, walking trails, tennis courts, and more. The community is thriving with several events that bring people to the area including Kansas Biggest Rodeo and Riverless Festival. Quality of Life: Phillips County residents offer friendly faces and helping hands. With a rural, homey atmosphere, people know their neighbors and play an active role in their community. The community is surrounded by wide-open farm and ranch land that provides spectacular sunsets and fresh, clean air. You ll understand why the song Home on the Range was inspired here. You ll still find kids riding their bikes around town, car doors unlocked, neighbors gathering around front porches visiting on a summer night, and the stands packed under the Friday night lights of a home football game. When they say it takes a village to raise a family, you ll find that motto in action as children are raised feeling safe and secure. With the closest Wal-Mart being 60 miles away, small town businesses are still a way of life and are vital to the community. Phillips County is home of many wonderful places of worship. Whatever denomination you belong to, you will be warmly welcomed into the congregation. You can find more information about the community at:

3 ABOUT THE FACILITY Phillips County Health Systems includes a 25-bed critical access hospital and a rural health medical clinic located in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Board of Trustees: Nine members make up the Board of Trustees and they are appointed by the County Commissioners or elected by the public during the general election, dependent on when the position becomes vacant. Phillips County Medical Clinic: The clinic is a hospital-based rural healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective medical care for the entire family. The clinic provides all areas of primary health care, from infants to geriatrics, and provide the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Phillips County Hospital: The hospital provides in-patient, out-patient, swing bed, and emergency room care. The hospital s mission is to be a healthcare hub of stability and success while providing quality and compassionate care. Housed inside the hospital facility are laboratory, radiology, emergency services, general surgery, respiratory therapy, sleep studies, diabetes management, chemotherapy treatment, hospice service, patient counselors/advocacy, nutritional services, medical records and administration personnel. Outpatient Clinic: The Outpatient Clinic is located inside the hospital and provides a setting for medical specialists to see patients on a routine basis and allows the expansion of services available to the community. Outpatient clinic services include: orthopedic, podiatry, urology, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, migraine and pain management, orthopedic surgery, and general surgery. Rehabilitation Services: The Rehabilitation Department provides Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation programs. The Rehabilitation Department is located inside the Medical Clinic facility and has a well-earned reputation for providing superior care and service. Healthcare Providers: Our primary healthcare providers include two Family Physicians, and four Midlevels. The providers are supported by a staff consisting of a variety of ancillary personnel. Additional Information: Gross Revenues = $11,507,012 with Net Revenues = $10,740,462, Current days cash on hand = Gross A/R = $2,023,835. Net A/R = $1,582,359. Cerner (Siemens MedSeries4) is the current accounting system. The hospital s website is:

4 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Chief Executive Officer is a highly visible position within the community and will have the opportunity to make substantial and immediate impact on several mission critical strategies that the Interim CEO and Board of Trustees have identified. The CEO will navigate the nuances in the changing healthcare landscape and rural healthcare services with innovative ideas and accountability through measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of the organization s performance. The CEO will provide for hospital compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the response to reports and recommendations from planning, regulatory, and inspecting agencies this includes Medicare and Medicaid Surveys, Financial Institution Partners, and the Board of Trustees. The CEO is to be a champion of leadership and customer satisfaction, with the customer not only being our patients but also our physicians, employees, and community members. The CEO will proactively pursue relationships and collaborating opportunities within the local community to build mutually beneficial relationships. The CEO is expected to engage and communicate with members of the community to enhance the reputation and trust of delivering excellent local healthcare services. This position will ensure the delivery of compassionate and high quality patient care, assess programs and operations, achieve financial targets, actively seek financial revenue enhancement and/or cost reductions, and build a compelling vision for the future. The CEO will identify opportunities, market needs, and industry trends while maintaining the flexibility needed to proactively respond to shifting opportunities and threats. The CEO will lead, coach and support the executive management team in an appropriate manner to allow them to fulfill their roles effectively. The CEO will report regularly to the Board of Trustees on all aspects of operations. We are seeking a leader who can: Improve the culture Nurture the hospital and clinic staff into a cohesive team Be a respected member and leader of the medical staff team Implement accountability Manage the facility with financial integrity Utilize community leaders and make them PCHS advocates Integrate into the community and educate residents on the value and challenges of a Critical Access Care hospital and rural medical clinic

5 POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience BA, Healthcare Administration; MHA or MBA strongly preferred. 5 plus years progressive experience in hospital and provider operations as hospital CEO or equivalent. CAH experience strongly preferred. Proven leader, strong work ethic, strategist/visionary, communications, strong interpersonal skills and team builder. Strong physician/provider and hospital employee relations, financial knowledge and active in community. Open communicator, facilitator, plus experience and knowledge in quality initiatives. Able to intervene to control hostile situations. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION Salary is commensurate with experience. To attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. If you meet the requirements for this position, or know of anyone who might be interested, please your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Peggy Fabin pfabin@phillipshospital.org. PCHS reserves the right to fill this position on an interim or permanent basis at any time based on the needs of the company. Job Hospital Administration Primary Location KS- Phillipsburg Organization Hospitals Shift Day Shift Forecasted paid hours per shift 8 Forecasted hours per pay week 40 Employee Status Full-time