About this opportunity
Helen Hayes Hospital lists this Chief Clinical Officer opportunity in village of west haverstraw, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
West Haverstraw, United States | Posted on 09/17/2026
About Us: Helen Hayes Hospital is a national leader inphysical rehabilitation, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, andspecialty services for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinalcord injury, amputation, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and otherdisabling conditions. Founded in 1900, the hospital has served as a center ofexcellence in rehabilitation medicine for more than 126 years, combininginnovation, expertise, and compassionate care to help patients achieve theirhighest level of function and independence. Operated by the New York StateDepartment of Health, Helen Hayes Hospital remains dedicated to improving livesthrough exceptional rehabilitative care. For more information, visit .
Role: Reporting directly to the Hospital Chief ExecutiveOfficer, as Chief Clinical Officer, you will serve as part of the executiveteam and will lead our nationally recognized clinical services . The ChiefClinical Officer leads the organization’s advancement in clinical excellenceand champions adoption of new technologies and evidence based practicesenhancing patient outcomes and patient care efficiencies. The Chief ClinicalOfficer partners with our renowned Columbia University physicians, executiveleadership, and clinical staff to foster innovation and align patient care,education, and quality outcomes. The Chief Clinical Officer oversees and leadsQuality Management, Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Clinical Outcomeswith strong focus on patient volumes/census, goal achievement and deliverableobjectives. The Chief Clinical Officer drives initiatives for sustainedperformance growth in the Hospital’s patient census and overall Admissionsdepartment. The Chief Clinical Officer will also ensure hospital compliancewith Department of Health, Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation ofRehabilitation Facilities, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and anyother regulatory agencies.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Ten years of experience as an administrator of a staff or support area in a program providing direct comprehensive services for patients in a rehabilitation or acute care hospital, of which three years must have been at a supervisory level. Substitutions:
A qualifying college degree may substitute for the portion of the general experience as follows: associate’s, two years; bachelor’s, four years; and master’s, five years. Qualifying degrees include: business administration, accounting, nursing, health care administration, business education, marketing, economics, banking and finance, industrial engineering, mathematics, computer networking, commerce, public administration, and industrial management.
PreferredQualifications: Licensed clinician with a graduate degree in aclinical area, doctorate preferred. Board Certified in Healthcare Management asa Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). 12 years' of experience in healthcare services,and a proven record of accomplishment in health care environments, particularlyin the areas of operational excellence and improving performance. Provenclinical operations leader with a track record of driving clinical excellence,program growth, and operational success. Experience with InpatientRehabilitation Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility operations. Skilled atdelivering clinical excellence, program growth, quality improvements, andoperational success.
Additional Comments:
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see for additional information.
The posted salary range includes a downstate adjustment of $4,150.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
Benefits:
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefitspackage, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Pension from New York StateEmployees’ Retirement System
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and visionbenefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Free Parking
On-site child care
On-site Wellness Center
Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLECollege Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
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