President, Coastal Region

The Opportunity

MaineHealth, a $3.7 billion mission-driven, not-for-profit integrated health system is seeking an accomplished healthcare executive to serve as President of its Coastal Region, a role combining meaningful scale, local autonomy, and lasting community impact.

The Organization

MaineHealth serves 1.1 million people across Maine and New Hampshire, with 25,000+ care team members, 2,500+ employed providers, a full continuum of care, from tertiary services to rural critical access hospitals, and is nationally recognized for quality, safety, and patient experience.

The Coastal Region includes:

• MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital (Brunswick) - 93 beds
• MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital (Rockport) - 99 beds
• MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (Damariscotta / Boothbay Harbor) - 25 bed Critical Access Hospital with senior care continuum
• MaineHealth Waldo Hospital (Belfast) - 25 bed Critical Access Hospital

Collectively, the region represents:

• 240+ licensed beds
• 4,000+ care team members
• 30+ primary care and specialty service lines
• Strong quality, safety, and rural hospital performance recognition

The Position

The President, Coastal Region is accountable for the strategic, operational, financial, and cultural performance of MaineHealths Coastal Region. Reporting to the MaineHealth Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Coastal Region Board, the President will lead an integrated network of hospitals, physicians, and care teams across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings.

The President will partner closely with system service line leaders, medical group leadership, and fellow regional presidents to advance MaineHealths mission while addressing the unique needs of coastal Maine communities.

Responsibilities

• Regional Strategy & Integration: Shape and execute strategy that advances quality, access, growth, and sustainability while integrating hospitals, service lines, and the medical group.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure strong performance in quality, safety, patient experience, and day to day operations.
• Financial Stewardship: Full accountability for operating and capital budgets; margin management and long term financial health.
• Governance Partnership: Serve as a trusted senior leader to the Coastal Region Board and MaineHealth executive leadership.
• Physician & Clinical Alignment: Build strong, collaborative relationships with employed and independent physicians and clinical leaders.
• People & Culture: Recruit, develop, and inspire a high performing regional leadership team.
• Community Leadership: Act as the visible executive presence across coastal communities, government, and external partners.

The Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience as a President, CEO, or COO within a multi hospital system or defined region
• A strong track record in financial leadership, physician engagement, and system integration
• Credibility with boards, clinicians, and community stakeholders
• A leadership style grounded in trust, visibility, and values alignment

The Region

The Coastal Region of MaineHealth offers a distinctive lifestyle defined by its natural beauty, close-knit communities, and exceptional quality of life. Stretching along Maines Mid Coast, the region is home to picturesque harbor towns such as Camden, Rockport, Belfast, Brunswick, and Damariscotta, each offering a unique blend of coastal charm, cultural richness, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, scenic waterfronts, and year-round activities including sailing, hiking, skiing, and golfing, all within minutes of their homes.

Procedure for Candidacy

Applications, inquiries and referrals can be forwarded to Beth Ross at beth.ross@amnhealthcare.com.

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