Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY :
The Chief Executive Officer represents the leadership role that will establish Lamoille Health’s Partner’s role as a collaborative entity that works with community, state and federal partners to achieve the overall mission of excellent and accessible patient care. The Chief Executive Officer is a responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and compliance with federal regulations. This role is crucial for ensuring that the FQHC meets its mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved populations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Leads and develops the executive team and staff.
- Participates in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff as appropriate
- Conducts performance reviews for the executive team
- Conducts performance management practices, including disciplinary measures, to ensure staff is performing to expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Majority of duties but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.)
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for ensuring that the Board is well-informed of any updates or changes that impacts the strategic, legal, cultural and financial health of the Organization.Collaborates with the Board of Directors to establish long-term objectives and policies.In collaboration with the Board and staff, implements the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.Works closely with the Executive Team and other Leadership to build a culture of transparency, self- direction and collaboration.Understand daily operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including those specific to FQHCs.Manages the organization’s budget and financial performance.Ensures the team is directed to secure funding through grants, donations, and other revenue streams.Builds and maintains relationships with community leaders, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture.REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE : (Minimum education, experience, technical and communication skill levels and licenses / certificates normally required to perform the duties of this position.)
Ten to fifteen years of progressively responsible related experience in the management and administration of a healthcare or non-profit environment is required.Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field is required. MBA strongly preferredFederally Qualified Health Center background is requiredStrong leadership, financial acumen, strategic planning and excellent communication skillsLead with personal integrity, LHP core values, active engagement with local / state / national levelsWORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT : (Typical working conditions associated with this type of work and environmental hazards, if any, that may be encountered in performing the duties of this position.)
This position is on-site in Vermont.The CEO position is not required to be a full time role. To respond to the needs of the organization, the CEO could be a .5 FTE or above but should be prepared to be available and engage as needed.Internal- Work is normally performed in climate-controlled office environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat / cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.External- Travel to other LHP locations may be required along with other outside meetings.Workdays are typically Monday through Friday.PHYSICAL DEMANDS : (The physical effort generally associated with this position.)
Prolonged periods of sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching and working on a computerRequires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment.Occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing approximately 50 pounds such as files, documents, equipment and soft goods.OTHER DUTIES :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.