CEO MUSC Medical Center - Orangeburg

Job Description Summary

Position Summary

The CEO for MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center serves as the senior-most administrative leader of the hospital, accountable for day-to-day operations, facility performance, and alignment with MUSC Health’s system strategy. Reporting to the CEO MUSC Health Charleston Division, the MUSC Health Orangeburg CEO ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care while advancing MUSC Health’s mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina and beyond.

This executive has direct responsibility for the performance of Orangeburg Medical Center, a 286-bed hospital with approximately 2,300 care team members. The CEO oversees inpatient and outpatient services, a free-standing emergency department, ambulatory surgery centers, and an ambulatory network including cancer care.

The CEO will work collaboratively with the MUSC Health Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence (ICCE) to support clinical program development, enhance quality, and ensure excellence in all aspects of care delivery to the community. They will work closely with the leadership of MUSC Physician Practices, College of Medicine leadership, and other health system leaders to fulfill the MUSC mission and long-term strategic plan. The CEO will also represent MUSC Health across the region, interacting effectively with board members, volunteers, community groups, patients, and care team members.

The CEO is accountable for the hospital’s overall financial performance, operational efficiency, and market growth, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources while expanding access and patient volume. The CEO will be accountable to lead a senior leadership team that achieves and exceeds targets related to quality, safety, patient experience, and employee engagement, driving continuous improvement and excellence across all dimensions of performance.
Working collaboratively with MUSC Health system leaders and the Charleston Division, the CEO ensures that Orangeburg operations align with MUSC Health’s long-term strategic goals. This leader fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and equity, while serving as a visible representative of MUSC Health in the Orangeburg and Calhoun communities.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC004857 ORBG - Administration

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of day-to-day operations of MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and reliable performance across all service lines.
• Serve as the accountable executive for facility goals, including operational outcomes, financial stewardship, quality, and patient experience.
• Align facility initiatives and outcomes with MUSC Health’s system-wide strategy and the Charleston Division’s priorities.
• Lead, develop, and integrate the senior leadership team, including the Associate Chief Medical Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Associate Chief Operations Officer, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Executive Directors of Ambulatory and Quality, Human Resources Director, and administrative leadership.
• Partner with physician, nursing, and system leaders to advance clinical program development, improve outcomes, and enhance patient and caregiver experiences.
• Champion a culture of safety, reliability, equity, and service excellence across the organization.
• Serve as a visible, engaged leader in the community, representing MUSC Health with patients, families, community partners, and government leaders.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent while ensuring accountability for performance and results.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in complex, community hospital, academic, or integrated healthcare systems.
• Demonstrated success in executive leadership roles with accountability for P&L, strategic planning, and operational outcomes.
• Proven track record in community engagement, advancing equity and inclusion, and leading in underserved and diverse communities.
• CEO or CEO-ready healthcare executive experience strongly preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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