Hospital President- Saint Thomas River Park

*Details** + **Department:** Administration + **Location:** McMinnville, TN + Eligible for an annual bonus incentive The President of Ascension Saint Thomas River Park will provide strategic and operational leadership that reflects the **Mission, Vision, and Values** of Ascension. Reporting directly to the **CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Regional Hospitals** , this executive will be responsible for shaping the hospital’s future as a faith-based, patient-centered rural care provider through collaborative leadership, clinical excellence, and community engagement. **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways 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._ **Responsibilities** Oversee the operational effectiveness of assigned facility toward attainment of objectives to include operating policies, processes, procedures, system growth, fiscal outcomes, shared governance, and physician relationships. + Develop, evaluate, and execute facility strategic plan, aligning with organizational goals. Initiate and implement process improvement strategies relating to workflow, quality care, and patient safety. Represent facility and organization on system-wide initiatives and strategic programming and policy development for sustained growth. + Negotiate and/or oversee regulatory compliance and contract management consistent with business strategic plan. Manage relationships, both internally and externally, supporting facility and organizational goals. + Oversee and create facility budget and move resources within the budget to meet facility targets. + Support and assist with the direction and coordination of medical staff activities including relationship management aspects, recruitment and retention. Work closely with the Medical Staff for assigned areas of responsibility. + If also serving as top nursing leader, perform the following responsibilities: collaborate with hospital leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies, procedures, and practice standards for the nursing departments; develop and implement programs to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization; and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare. **Requirements** Education: + Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management. **Additional Preferences** + Masters Highly Preferred + Seasoned Leader Operationally + Proven ability to lead within a matrixed health system while balancing local autonomy with broader strategic goals + Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration + Experience leading a community-based hospital preferred + Demonstrated success in service line development, quality outcomes, financial management, and physician engagement + Highly effective communicator and relationship builder, comfortable representing the organization in both clinical and community environments + Reside in Warren County, Tennessee # **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. 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Created: 2025-08-23