Description

Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) is seeking a community-centered healthcare executive to serve as President of Helen Keller Hospital. This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected, century-old community institution with deep roots in Northwest Alabama, supported by the financial strength, clinical resources, and strategic infrastructure of one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit health systems.

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Regional Hospital Operations, the President will serve as the senior executive leader for all hospital operations, including oversight over Red Bay Hospital — setting strategic direction, championing clinical excellence, cultivating physician alignment, and representing Helen Keller Hospital as the face of healthcare in the Muscle Shoals community.

This role requires a leader who blends genuine passion for community health with disciplined operational and financial acumen.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all hospital operations, services, and programs
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Vice President of Regional Hospital Operations, ensuring alignment with HH Health priorities
• Cultivate a high-performance culture anchored in clinical excellence, patient safety, quality outcomes, and service distinction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the medical staff, community leaders, elected officials, and regional stakeholders
• Oversee financial stewardship, including budget development, revenue cycle performance, and capital allocation
• Lead physician recruitment, retention, and alignment strategies in partnership with system resources
• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives to expand access to care and strengthen market position
• Advance workforce development, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation standards across all operations
• Serve as the visible community leader in civic, philanthropic, and regional healthcare initiatives

Requirements

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility
• Demonstrated success in operational excellence, financial performance, and quality improvement in an acute care hospital setting
• Experience within a multi-facility health system strongly preferred
• Proven ability to build trust and alignment with physicians and medical staff leadership
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L accountability, budget management, and capital planning
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and community engagement capabilities
• Commitment to mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare values and community stewardship
• Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams