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

• 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

About Huntsville Hospital Health System

Helen Keller Hospital is a proud member of HH Health — Founded in 1895 in Huntsville, Alabama, HH Health has grown into a regional powerhouse providing residents of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee with advanced healthcare services delivered through a cooperative, community-based hospital network. Located at 1300 South Montgomery Avenue in Sheffield, Alabama, Helen Keller Hospital -- along with its affiliated rural campus, Red Bay Hospital -- has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Northwest Alabama since 1921. Originally opened as Colbert County Hospital, the organization has grown over more than a century into a premier healthcare provider for Colbert County and the surrounding region. With more than 1,200 employees, Helen Keller Hospital and Red Bay Hospital offer a comprehensive range of acute care services, including emergency medicine, cancer care, surgical services, labor and delivery, imaging, geriatric care, hospice, and more. With approximately 150 active medical staff physicians, Helen Keller Hospital has cultivated a strong and engaged physician community that is central to its clinical reputation and growth strategy. The hospital generates approximately $15...0 million in annual net revenue and serves approximately 40,000 emergency department visits each year, reflecting its position as the essential healthcare safety net for Northwest Alabama.

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