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Select Medical

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Company : Select Medical

Location : Milwaukee, WI, 53227

Job Type : Full Time / Part Time

Date Posted : 12 January 2026

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Do you want to work for a patient-centered company that is results-oriented and delivers a top-notch quality of care? Would you like to own and build your future with other top performers? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

The CEO role is an excellent opportunity to provide hands-on hospital operations management in a critical care environment. The CEO will provide hands-on leadership, strategic direction and operations management with a focus on business development, exceptional quality patient care and fiscal accountability. We are seeking a professional who can analyze complex situations and execute decisions effectively. The right candidate will display high personal integrity, positivity and the ability to operate effectively under pressure. Must be a hands on self-starter who can assume broad responsibility in a dynamic, challenging healthcare environment. The CEO will serve as vice-chair of the Governing Board if there is not a market CEO.

  • Performs daily rounds on nursing floor, communicating with patients, families and staff.
  • Complies with regulatory obligations and possesses ownership of the Complaint-Grievance Process.
  • Ensures hospital’s overall compliance with State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.
  • Focuses on employee engagement.
  • Personally creates, continually cultivates and owns a Top 10 Key Business Development Relationship list.
  • Knows, understands and effectively implements the Corporate Case Management and PPS Model.
  • Prepares an Annual Operating Budget, a 3 year Capital Budget and a Strategic Plan that is presented and approved by the Governing Board.
  • Maintains a high ethical standard. Consistently behaves in a professional and ethical manner, adhering to all policies related. Meets and abides by all compliance, HIPAA and professional standards.

Qualifications

You are passionate about providing superior quality and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

  • Masters Degree Required.
  • Three (3) years leadership experience in healthcare.
  • Management functions of finance, strategic planning, and community education of health programs.
  • Three (3) years operations experience in an acute care or specialty hospital setting.

Additional Data

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Short and Long Term Disability.
  • Personal and Family Medical Leave.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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Frequently asked questions

Milwaukee's healthcare CEOs must navigate a unique mix of urban and regional patient populations, addressing local health disparities and regulatory environments. This role demands not only strategic hospital management but also community engagement tailored to Wisconsin’s specific healthcare challenges.

Effective CEOs in critical illness recovery require a blend of resilience, ethical integrity, and hands-on operational expertise. They must inspire multidisciplinary teams, drive strategic growth, and maintain compliance while fostering a patient-first culture in high-pressure healthcare settings.

Most CEOs ascend through progressive roles such as medical directors, operational managers, or executive directors. A strong background in healthcare administration, combined with strategic planning and finance skills, is essential for advancing to CEO, especially in specialized hospital environments.

Select Medical emphasizes patient-centered care and collaborative success, compelling its CEO to prioritize community health, foster innovation, and uphold trust. This culture shapes a leadership style that balances operational rigor with compassionate decision-making.

Yes, managing a division focused on chronically and critically ill patients poses heightened regulatory scrutiny and operational complexity. The CEO must adeptly balance clinical quality with business growth, all while navigating the company’s expansive network and compliance standards.

CEOs in Milwaukee’s healthcare sector typically earn between $210,000 and $320,000 annually, influenced by hospital size, specialty focus, and experience. Given the critical care setting, Select Medical’s CEO compensation likely aligns with the upper end, reflecting both leadership demands and regional market standards.

Milwaukee’s healthcare executive market is moderately competitive, with specialty hospitals seeking candidates who combine clinical insight and operational excellence. Demand remains steady due to aging populations and healthcare expansion, but top-tier leadership skills are essential to stand out.

While a master's degree is foundational, Milwaukee healthcare CEOs often benefit from certifications like FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives) to demonstrate advanced knowledge of healthcare management and compliance relevant to local regulatory frameworks.

At Select Medical, the CEO role uniquely integrates hands-on patient-floor engagement with strategic leadership in a critical illness recovery context. This dual focus on operational detail and business development sets it apart from more traditional executive roles.

Select Medical promotes work-life balance through benefits like paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and retirement plans, acknowledging that a fulfilled CEO is vital to sustaining high-quality patient care and innovative leadership in a demanding healthcare environment.

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