Chief Executive Officer

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC), a specialized facility dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to children and young adults with complex medical needs. This essential leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a dedicated team, ensure excellence in care delivery, and maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. With oversight of a $31M operating budget and a 165-acre campus, you will play a central role in shaping the hospital’s operations during a transitional period while long-term plans for the campus are under review.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to impact the future of pediatric rehabilitative services in Massachusetts. In this role, you will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while maintaining the hospital’s mission of promoting wellness, equity, and access for children and families. With a focus on both clinical excellence and community partnerships, this role provides the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families, while influencing the future direction of a specialized public health hospital system.

The schedule for this position is 8:00-4:00 and includes rotating off-shift on call duty.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

·         Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC), ensuring delivery of high-quality care and support services aligned with the hospital’s mission and objectives.

·         Maintain compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, BORIM, and DPH Health Care Quality requirements.

·         Oversee fiscal management, including budget planning, resource allocation, and financial reporting for a $31M operating budget.

·         Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) leadership, Board of Trustees, DOE, and community partners, to enhance hospital programs, services, and educational initiatives.

·         Develop, monitor, and evaluate staffing patterns, employee performance, and departmental goals to ensure operational efficiency and staff engagement.

·         Maintain and enhance facilities management across a 165-acre campus, ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained infrastructure.

·         Implement systems to collect data, measure performance metrics, and identify opportunities for process improvement, quality enhancement, and cost efficiency.

·         Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional development, promoting high standards across all hospital departments.

·         Serve as a primary liaison for inquiries, complaints, and collaborations with parents, guardians, school districts, legislators, and other stakeholders.

·         Provide guidance on program adjustments, therapeutic initiatives, and service delivery in consultation with PHHS and Department of Education leadership, ensuring alignment with best practices and patient needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Proven leadership experience in pediatric rehabilitative healthcare or hospital settings, with knowledge of Joint Commission standards.