Permanent Executive/C-Suite Chief Executive Officer Leadership Jobs in Colorado

Nashville General Hospital (NGH), a publicly supported, academically affiliated community hospital in Nashville, TN, has exclusively retained AMN Healthcare to lead the search for a strategic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to usher the organization through a critical chapter – restoring stability, strengthening partnerships, and shaping a sustainable future for a hospital that serves as a lifeline to its community.As Nashville’s publicly owned essential hospital, NGH plays a vital role in caring for the city’s most vulnerable populations while serving as a teaching hospital in partnership with Meharry Medical College. The institution carries deep historical significance and public visibility, operating with a strong civic mandate in one of the fastest growing and most competitive healthcare markets in the country.This role calls for a visible, resilient, and highly credible leader—someone comfortable operating under scrutiny, navigating public governance, and making difficult decisions while honoring the hospital’s mission and legacy. The next CEO must be a leader who can translate internal momentum into greater community relevance, improved utilization, and disciplined execution, positioning the organization for long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead the executive team and work closely with the Board, medical staff, Meharry Medical College, Metro Nashville leadership, and community partners to ensure high-quality care, financial stability, regulatory compliance, and mission fulfillment.The CEO will be responsible for:

• Partner with the Board and executive leadership to shape, execute, and continuously refine a multi-year strategy aligned with the hospital’s mission, civic role, and market realities.
• Provide executive-level oversight of hospital operations, with the ability to assess operational efficiency, clinical and non-clinical performance metrics, throughput, staffing models, and management effectiveness. Use data, benchmarks, and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care, with clear accountability for clinical outcomes, patient experience, and regulatory compliance.
• Build a culture of performance excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement that supports long-term stability and credibility.
• Strengthen trust-based relationships with the medical staff through consistent communication, collaboration, and shared governance.
• Lead physician recruitment and service-line development aligned with community needs, academic priorities, and the hospital’s defined strategic role.
• Oversee community and charity care programs, including ambulatory models and access models designed to reduce avoidable emergency department utilization and improve population health outcomes.
• Serve as the primary external ambassador to Metro leadership, academic partners, regulators, and community stakeholders, rebuilding trust and advancing collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem.

This CEO will be a forward-thinking healthcare executive with proven experience in organizational growth, strategic planning, and operational leadership. The CEO will bring a track record of guiding healthcare organizations through periods of expansion, a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities of practicing in competitive healthcare markets, and a deep commitment to the mission and purpose of the organization.For additional information about the position or to provide recommendations, please contact:Mick Ruel, PrincipalAMN Leadership SolutionsExecutive and Physician Leadership Searchmick.ruel@amnhealthcare.comJulie Dieter, Senior ConsultantAMN Leadership SolutionsExecutive and Physician Leadership SearchJulie.dieter@amnhealthcare.comHisham Siddiqi, ConsultantAMN Leadership SolutionsExecutive and Physician Leadership Searchhisham.siddiqi@AMNhealthcare.com#BESmith#BESRecruiting#LI-HS1

Chief Executive OfficerColumbus Regional HealthColumbus, IN  The Opportunity: Columbus Regional Health (CRH) is in search of a distinguished, mission-driven President & Chief Executive Officer to steer this community-oriented health system into its next chapter of growth, transformation, and operational excellence. This role offers a dynamic, performance-focused leader the ability to build upon CRH’s rich legacy—promoting organizational revitalization, improving financial performance, cultivating leadership talent, and enhancing the system’s capacity to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare to the Indiana communities it serves. The Position:  The President & Chief Executive Officer of CRH serves as the organization’s top executive leader, responsible for guiding the strategy, operations, financial performance, and cultural direction of the health system. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the President & CEO will provide decisive, transparent, and forward-looking leadership to ensure CRH delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while navigating the evolving needs of the community and the complexities of today’s healthcare environment. This executive will oversee all system functions—including clinical operations, financial stewardship, workforce engagement, medical staff relations, and strategic growth—and will collaborate closely with the Board, medical staff, and senior leadership team to advance organizational priorities. The President & CEO will lead efforts to strengthen organizational stability, improve operational performance, drive excellence in quality and safety, and position CRH for sustainable long-term success. The Ideal Candidate:  

• Master’s degree in hospital administration (MHA), business administration (MBA), or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience required, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive leadership capacity strongly preferred.
• Prior CEO experience highly preferred.
• Experience within an independent, community-based health care environment.

 The Organization: Columbus Regional Health is an independent health system based in southcentral Indiana, with net patient revenue of approximately $509 million, and a proud member of the Cleveland Clinic Connected program. We hold a more than 108-year history as a premier healthcare provider in the state, and a top employer in our flagship community of Columbus, Indiana. Columbus Regional Health (CRH) is comprised of more than 2,600 workforce members, including nearly 200 physicians and 150 volunteers. Columbus Regional Hospital, the system’s anchor facility, is a 225-bed non-profit, providing emergency and surgical services and comprehensive care in numerous specialty areas. Columbus Regional Health Physicians offers a network of primary and specialty care physicians. The Location: Columbus, Indiana – with a population of about 50,000 – is known for artistic and architectural appeal. Columbus is ranked sixth in the nation for Architectural Innovation and Design by the American Institute of Architects, right behind Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington DC. The community is home to eight buildings designated as National Historic Landmarks by the National Park Service and most of the structures in the downtown are on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also home to the headquarters of Fortune 500 Company Cummins, which is a hub for manufacturing, and maintains a strong agricultural presence. Columbus is proud to be a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike and strives to be the best community of its size in the nation. For more information: https://www.columbus.in.govPlease direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:  Richard Heishmanrichard.heishman@amnhealthcare.com About B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search  B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates. #BESmith#BESRecruiting#LI-RH1