Located in America’s Steel Capital – Blytheville and Osceola Arkansas

We are seeking an accomplished, mission-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead a dynamic,  hospital system poised for growth and headquartered in America’s Steel Capital. This integrated system includes two acute-care hospital locations as well as primary care and specialty care clinics.

The CEO will provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership across the enterprise, ensuring high quality, patient-centered care while advancing clinical excellence, financial sustainability, and community impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will partner closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and administrative teams to align strategy, performance, and mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Planning alongside the Board of Directors and executive team
• Driving quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes
• Ensuring strong financial stewardship and operational efficiency
• Strengthening community partnerships and regional presence
• Navigating healthcare transformation, value-based care, and regulatory change

The ideal candidate will have Three to five years’ experience in top-level management of a small hospital or other acute care facility. Previous exposure to and experience in working with the broad spectrum of organizational, community, and medical staff interpretations. Working knowledge of management principles, organizational development concepts, group dynamics, medical staff organization, corporate and operational finance, legal implications, insurance requirements (workmen’s compensation, professional liability, fire, and theft, etc.), and rural health financing. 

This is a rare opportunity to lead a vital healthcare organization in a community known for resilience, innovation, and reinvention

Relocating to Mississippi County will be necessary in order to foster community relationships. A relocation package will be available.

About St. Bernards Healthcare - Mississippi County Hospital System

St. Bernards was founded by the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters more than 122 years ago. As the leading provider of comprehensive heart care, cancer treatment, women's and children's services and senior services, St. Bernards serves as the regional referral center for over 640,000 people throughout 23 counties in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. St. Bernards is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, which is known for its strong economic environment, cooperative community spirit, nationally recognized public schools and a Division I university.

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