President

As our President, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Interquest, you will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for our facility, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture rooted in our Christian mission. This executive leadership role is paramount to our success, encompassing overall management of patient care, financial performance, quality assurance, IT infrastructure, human resources, and network development. You will be instrumental in shaping the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plans, while collaboratively guiding our executive team to achieve superior results and solidify our position as the system of choice in our industry.

Every day you will foster robust relationships with key stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with the Market President to define organizational policy and direction as you spearhead strategic initiatives. You will lead comprehensive assessments of business unit leaders and staff, optimizing assignments to maximize organizational performance. A significant part of your role will involve championing a "team before self" mentality, fostering transparency, and inviting others into our mission and community health endeavors. You will act as a pivotal change agent, demonstrating boldness, urgency, and unwavering accountability to our community, associates, physicians, and sponsors.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a proven track record of executive leadership in a complex healthcare environment, coupled with a flexible management style that thrives on diversity and produces positive outcomes. A deep personal and professional connection to our Christian organization's mission is essential, driving your commitment to our core values. You must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a willingness to listen and take counsel, and the ability to balance diverse interests while making decisions for the greater good. Your ability to inspire, innovate, and lead with both transparency and urgency will be critical in driving our organization to a differentiated and leading role in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial & Operational Oversight: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking to achieve facility goals and ensure financial stability.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans, set patient care standards, and manage market positioning for long-term facility growth.
• Team & Talent Development: Select, develop, and empower hospital leadership, cultivate talent, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Physician & Medical Staff Management: Oversee medical staff relations, credentialing, and alignment strategies to ensure clinical quality and patient safety.
• Community & External Relations: Serve as the primary liaison with external entities, building relationships with business, civic, and healthcare leaders to promote the organization's mission.
• Cultural Stewardship: Champion the organizational mission, vision, and values, fostering a positive culture and sense of community within the facility.

Required:

• Graduate Degree in health care administration, business, or related field
• Ten years of experience in leadership within a comprehensive acute care setting or hospital organization; prior CEO experience is preferred.
• Experience in successfully integrating services within a large, complex health system.
• Experience in a highly competitive market.

Preferred:

• Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) 
• Prior Hospital President/CEO experience

St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs’ community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado’s home base for the Flight For Life® Colorado air medical transport service. It’s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet® Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted. 

Think differently about the way care is given at St. Francis Hospital – Interquest! With 10 specialty-sized operating rooms, a full-service emergency department, inpatient, and critical care units, St. Francis Interquest is well-equipped for caregivers to redefine patient care and clinical efficiency. St. Francis Hospital – Interquest is the hospital of the future that will innovate patient care & clinical efficiency through state-of-the-art technology including smart patient rooms, whole-hospital telehealth, and real-time locating capabilities for equipment, patients, and employees. Caregivers will have the opportunity to work with world class specialty surgeons and enhance their skills within their specialty. Leaders will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build their own teams and cultivate a collaborative and supportive team culture. As a brand-new facility nestled in Colorado Springs, St. Francis Hospital – Interquest is designed to support our flourishing community! With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted. 

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.