Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Full‑Time • Exempt • Reports to the Board of Directors
About Us
La Casa Family Health Center is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center serving a diverse rural community with a commitment to accessible, high-quality, patient-centered care. Our organization provides primary care, behavioral health, dental, care coordination, and enabling services to patients across all ages and backgrounds. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and community-focused Chief Executive Officer to lead
our health center into its next chapter of growth and service.
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness of the health center. The CEO ensures high‑quality care, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and strong partnerships with patients, staff, community members and agencies, and the Board of Directors. This role requires a leader who understands the unique opportunities and challenges of rural health care and is committed to advancing health equity.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the health center.
- Ensure compliance with HRSA Health Center Program Requirements, CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and all
federal and state regulations. - Oversee clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered
care. - Lead organizational planning, quality improvement, and performance management initiatives.
- Strengthen community partnerships and advocacy efforts.
- Support a culture of safety, accountability, and staff engagement.
- Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, providing timely and accurate reporting.
- Ensure financial stewardship, including budgeting, revenue cycle oversight, and grant management.
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health administration, public health, business administration, or related field.
- The Board recognizes that effective FQHC leadership can be demonstrated through a combination of formal
education, professional training, and substantial experience in healthcare or community health settings. - Equivalent combinations of relevant executive‑level experience, progressive leadership responsibility, and
specialized training may be considered in place of the stated degree requirements. - Candidates must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, competencies, and leadership capacity necessary to
fulfill all HRSA Health Center Program Requirements and to successfully oversee the clinical, operational,
financial, and compliance functions of the organization. - Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in rural health setting, preferably in a Federally Qualified
Health Center with HRSA-funded programs or similar environment including familiarity with value-based care,
population health, and rural health systems. - Demonstrated experience in operations, finance, compliance, or clinical administration.
- Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational leadership skills.
- Experience working with a governing Board of Directors.
Key Competencies
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Collaborative leadership and team development
- Financial and operational insight
- Commitment to health equity and community engagement
- Cultural humility and inclusive leadership
- Crisis management and change leadership
Work Environment
This position is based in a rural community and requires on‑site leadership presence. Frequent travel for meetings, conferences, and community engagement is required.
Compensation & Benefits
La Casa offers a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks for rural FQHCs, including:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, vision, AFLAC)
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave (HWA – Healthy Workplaces Act in New Mexico)
- Paid Holidays
- Professional development support
- Relocation assistance
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter
- A current résumé/CV
- Three professional references
Resumes will be accepted until March 18, 2026.
Submit materials to: LCFHCHR@lacasahealth.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
La Casa Family Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
