POSITION OVERVIEW:

Memorial Healthcare System, a premier $3.7 billion net revenue, six-hospital system with over 2,200 licensed beds, a comprehensive range of adult and pediatric specialty services, and more than 50 care locations, announces a national search for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its flagship facility, Memorial Regional Hospital, located in Hollywood, FL.  Nicknamed the “Diamond of the Gold Coast,” Hollywood is located on Florida’s east coast between Fort Lauderdale and Miami and offers residents tremendous year-round livability in a beautiful area with almost seven miles of picturesque Atlantic Ocean beaches. 

Memorial Regional Hospital is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in Florida and is financially strong and growing with $1+ billion in annual net revenues.  A 659-bed, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, Memorial Regional provides quaternary level care for both adult and pediatric patients.  With approximately 4,300 team members and a medical staff of over 1,600 providers, Memorial Regional has an established reputation for providing patient-centered, high-quality care.  Its key services include emergency/trauma services, cardiac and vascular care, oncology care, neuroscience care, high risk obstetrics and maternity care, surgical services, adult and pediatric transplant services, and behavioral health. The hospital shares a campus with another Memorial Healthcare System facility, the well-recognized Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

The Memorial Healthcare System leadership seeks an experienced, accomplished, and highly relational executive leader who will lead the creation and execution of the vision of the “next generation” of Memorial Regional to include historic capital investments to dramatically expand and modernize the main campus and elevate the hospital to a new level of operational performance, clinical programmatic growth, and regional prominence.  The next CEO of Memorial Regional will have a once-in-a-career opportunity to lead the largest building project in the history of Memorial Healthcare System and open the region’s newest, most advanced, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.

The CEO will oversee the day-to-day operations, quality, and growth strategies of Memorial Regional in a fast-growing, highly competitive marketplace.  The CEO will lead a deeply committed team with a focus on efficiencies and capacity management, campus master facility planning, multi-million dollar construction projects, development of key ambulatory operations, staff engagement and workplace culture, physician alignment and partnerships, service and patient experience, quality and safety, and fiscal responsibility. 

This CEO role is ideally suited for a hospital executive whose success has stemmed from his/her innate ability to forge genuine and trusting relationships with all key stakeholders, to build consensus around a vision of excellence in clinical care delivery, successfully plan and execute transformational, large-scale construction projects, grow programs in competitive markets, and create the optimal experience for patients, physicians, and staff.  This is a rare opportunity to join the dynamic leadership of Memorial Healthcare System as the next CEO of Memorial Regional Hospital and make an historic impact on an organization poised for continued growth and build on its already strong and established legacy.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, and/or comparable post-graduate level education is required from an accredited program.

Ten years of progressive leadership/management experience in a healthcare setting is required.  Experience leading clinical program growth and large capital facility projects, managing clinical and non-clinical operations, and demonstrated success in aligning with physicians is required.  Prior experience working in a multi-hospital health system, and in a large tertiary hospital setting is also highly desirable. 

ABOUT MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM:

In 2023, Memorial Healthcare System celebrated its 70^th anniversary and is a well-established and highly regarded provider of comprehensive healthcare services to South Florida Residents.  It has grown from one to six hospitals with a combined 2,200 licensed beds, a 450-provider employed physician group, and an expanding ambulatory footprint.  Today, Memorial Healthcare System is the nation’s third largest public health system and is governed by the South Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, a 7-member district board appointed by the Governor.

Memorial Healthcare System is exceptionally strong and financially stable with approximately $3.7 billion in annual net revenues, 300+ days cash on hand, and $2.7 billion in cash and investments.  It is one of only three health systems in Florida to have an AA rating from S&P Global Ratings. 

Memorial Healthcare System’s mission is to be a leader in the delivery of health and wellness, heal the body, mind, and spirit, improve lives and build stronger communities, and inspire and transform the health of the community.  To accomplish this mission, Memorial Healthcare System has grown from one to six hospitals and is continuously evaluating where future investments will be made to ensure residents have convenient access to the latest advances in medical care. 

THE LOCALE:  HOLLYWOOD & FORT LAUDERDALE, FL:

Memorial Regional Hospital is located in the city of Hollywood, a beachfront community located in southeastern Broward County midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  Founded in 1925, Hollywood is approximately 30 square miles in size and has grown to become Broward County’s second most populated city in the State of Florida.  In the early 2000’s, Hollywood Beach underwent a rebirth to include a complete renovation of the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, a promenade that stretches nearly 2.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, that transformed it into a world-wide travel destination.  Also at this time, significant infrastructure upgrades and repairs were made, along with major investments in new streetscapes.  Hollywood has steadily grown into a dynamic business hub with more than 10,000 companies in the city.  The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is now the nation’s 17^th busiest airport, and Port Everglades now ranks as the world’s second busiest cruise port.

Over the last several decades, Hollywood has experienced dramatic growth in population.  Since 2000, the population has grown by more than 12% and is now home to almost 155,000 residents.  The median age is 42 years, and the average household income exceeds $83,000.  Top industries in Hollywood include healthcare, tourism, aerospace/aviation, marine, professional/business services, international trade, technology, and education.

Hollywood is home to 32 public and charter elementary, middle, and high schools.  Within Broward County, there several private school options and at least 18 schools of higher education in the area, with 16 of those being four-year private colleges or universities where about 35,000 undergraduate students are enrolled.

Historic Downtown Hollywood is a lively commercial, entertainment, and cultural arts district that features the Artspark at Young Circle and dozens of bars and restaurants.  It is the site of concerts, music festivals, dance exhibitions, shows, art exhibits, and much more.  Visits can enjoy a wide variety of music and entertainment.  Around the city, residents enjoy more than 60 parks, seven golf courses, and seven miles of pristine beaches.  Despite all of the year-round activity, Hollywood provides an inviting, hometown atmosphere and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Hollywood is one of 31 cities and municipalities that is part of the Greater Fort Lauderdale region which encompasses all of Broward County.  Fort Lauderdale, the largest city in Broward County and the 10^th largest city in Florida, is conveniently located less than a 20-minute drive north of Hollywood and has established itself as a world-class international business center and one of the most desirable locations for new, expanding, and relocating businesses.  Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse range of industries including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, avionics/aerospace, and film/television production. 

Downtown Fort Lauderdale has gained international acclaim for its business district, fashion and shopping, fine dining, and entertainment, as well as being home to Florida Atlantic University.  The city’s semi-tropical climate provides for year-round rich, natural beauty.  From its strong and growing economy to its cultural offerings and a vast array of entertainment and educational opportunities, Fort Lauderdale truly offers an outstanding quality of life.

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For more information or to confidentially discuss this position, please contact:

 Kate Schmitz, MHA, FACHE

Senior Search Consultant, InTrust Partners          

864.608.1750 | KSchmitz@InTrustPartners.com