Job Posting TitleHospital President

We Are Hiring

The President will serve as the senior executive leader responsible for establishing, stabilizing and advancing a newly acquired hospital in the Derby, Kansas community. This role carries shared accountability for bringing the Ascension Mission, Vision and Values to life while leading the transition from acquisition through operational readiness and long term sustainability.

Unlike a traditional start up, this effort represents the reopening of a recently closed hospital and requires a leader who can navigate ambiguity, rebuild trust with the community and workforce, and deliver disciplined operational execution from day one.

Location: Derby, KS 

Department: Administration

What You Will Do

Lead the senior management team in planning, directing and coordinating operations to achieve the organization's mission, strategic directives and goals.

• Provide leadership to management team that enlists active participation/support and create ownership of short- and long-term objectives necessary to achieve revenue/budget goals.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement policies and practices to deliver the optimal level of service to the community. Ensure that services are consistent with the mission, vision, values and directives of the organization.
• Create a culture and environment that attracts, motivates, develops and retains qualified associates and physicians. Provide leadership for performance improvement and quality initiatives to achieve high quality of care and patient safety goals. Ensure that the organization meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with medical staff. Integrate physician perspective in strategic and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate and partner with key leaders across business units to optimize the delivery of care to patients, families, physicians and the community.

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What You Will Need

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 ofthose years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

• Master’s degree in health or hospital administration, business administration, or a related field. 
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, including experience in complex or multi-site environments.
• Experience leading through periods of growth, transformation or operational start up is strongly preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.