“At Rochelle Community Hospital, when we say, 'we’re invested in our community,' we mean it.”

Rochelle Community Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital located in Rochelle, Illinois, employs approximately 330–350 staff members and generates $54.8 million in annual revenue. The hospital is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to support its mission and vision.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply financial data to develop and implement innovative healthcare delivery models that drive both short-term performance and long-term organizational success.

• The CEO demonstrates a highly visible leadership style, maintaining regular contact and interaction with staff, physicians, and patients. This includes consistent rounding throughout the organization, engaging with patients’ families, and having informal hallway conversations with employees.

• An exceptional communicator, the CEO must be an attentive listener with a genuine sense of empathy for diverse perspectives, and be able to clearly and effectively engage in all settings, from meetings with government officials to interactions with employees across Rochelle Community Hospital.

• Proven project management experience with the ability to plan, organize, and execute initiatives, transforming strong ideas into tangible products, services, or deliverables.

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a healthcare, business administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of progressive senior-administrative growth, work experience, and education will be considered.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in healthcare, business administration, or related field.
• Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives (FACHE).

Rochelle, Illinois, is the largest city in Ogle County. Originally home to the transcontinental railroads, Rochelle represents the perfect combination of historic beauty and modern convenience.  Located just 24 miles south of Rockford and 73 miles west of Chicago, residents are offered the small-town community feel, while having access to the added luxuries of the larger cities close by.

Contact Information:

Michelle S. Houchin, MSL, FACMPE, Adkisson Search Consultants

Office: 866.311.0000 * Cell: 309.532.1436 * michelle@adkissonsearch.com

About Adkisson Search Consultants

Adkisson Search Consultants is based in Bloomington, IL and is a nationwide search firm specializing in the recruitment of Executive, Physician as well as Advanced Practitioners and Allied Health Practitioners. Our clientele is critical access hospitals, multi-specialty groups and healthcare systems in metropolitan and academic environments. Adkisson Search Consultants specializes in working closely with ALL of our clients to help find the right candidate for their hospital/physician group. We have many years of experience and pride ourselves on our ability to successfully place candidates in the right cultural environment. Our success has always been the result of the relationship we build, the communication we provide and the trust we gain with our clients. Our motto is not only “Bringing The Right People Together” but also to never leave a client without filling the search.

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