Chief Executive Officer

Why Aviva Health?

For more than 30 years, Aviva Health has cared for the people of Douglas County. Today, we're expanding access to care, developing the next generation of healthcare professionals, strengthening partnerships across our community, and creating innovative solutions for rural health. 

We're looking for a leader who believes exceptional healthcare shouldn't depend on a ZIP code. If you're energized by building organizations, developing people, and creating lasting community impact, we encourage you to apply!

Position Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aviva Health provides visionary, mission-driven leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, integrated healthcare services to the rural communities of Douglas County. As the leader of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the CEO is responsible for advancing access to comprehensive, patient-centered care—including medical, dental, and behavioral health services—while addressing the unique challenges of a rural and underserved population.

The CEO partners closely with the Board of Directors to guide strategic direction, ensure financial sustainability, and maintain compliance with all Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program requirements. This role requires a strong commitment to health equity, community engagement, and innovative solutions to the workforce and access barriers common in rural healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Board Governance Support

• Partner with the Board of Directors to define, execute, and regularly refresh Aviva Health’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the mission, community needs, and FQHC requirements.
• Attend meetings of the Board and its committees and workgroups, supporting them with requested or necessary information and data.
• Prepare Board meeting materials and provide the Board with summary reports—and more detailed reports on request—covering patient census, financial activity, HR and personnel activity, medical staff credentialing status, medical/dental/behavioral health patient activity, compliance activity, and quality improvement/quality assurance, both at meetings and as needed between meetings.
• Support effective governance practices, including policy development, Board engagement, and assistance with recruitment, orientation, and retention of a Board that is representative of the patient population.
• Lead long-range and strategic planning to expand access and services across a geographically dispersed rural region.
• Carry out additional duties as delegated by the Board of Directors.
  

Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, & FQHC Program Requirements

• Ensure full, organization-wide compliance with HRSA Health Center Program requirements and the conditions of Aviva Health’s Section 330 award/designation, including successful Operational Site Visits (OSVs).
• Maintain compliance with the Sliding Fee Discount Program, Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) deeming requirements, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program, as applicable.
• Ensure timely submission of HRSA applications and reports, and obtain HRSA prior approval for changes in scope of project, key management staff, or other matters requiring it.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, Oregon Health Authority).
• Establish, interpret, and maintain policies and procedures that sustain compliance; review them at least annually and explain them to staff, patients, and the Board as needed.
• Champion and oversee enterprise risk management, corporate compliance, and quality assurance programs.
• Maintain a current knowledge base of Community Health Center industry trends and regulatory change.
  

Rural Health & Community Impact 

• Champion equitable access to care for underserved and vulnerable populations, including uninsured, underinsured, and geographically isolated individuals.
• Develop innovative strategies to address rural healthcare barriers such as transportation, provider shortages, and social determinants of health.
• Build and sustain partnerships with local hospitals, public health agencies, schools, and community-based organizations.
• Serve as a visible and engaged leader within Douglas County and the broader regional healthcare community.
  

Operational & Clinical Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of integrated care deliver