General Summary: Develops and implements a strategic plan for facility; markets and performs public relations to current and potential physician utilizers; manages, plans, organizes, and directs all related functions and activities (internal and external); establishes and evaluates goals, objectives, and standards of performance; develops operating policies and procedures; interprets policies, standards and regulations to the staff, patients, medical staff, and public. Achieves benchmark financial and clinical objectives. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the facility according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. Participates in financial and cost-containment decisions and implements recommendations. Ensure