Overview
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Valley Health Center
Kalispell, Montana
Salary: $175,000+ DOQ
Located in northwestern Montana, Flathead County is the regional hub for healthcare, trade, and services in the area. Home to more than 117,000 residents, the county is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, thriving tourism economy, and abundance of year-round recreational opportunities. Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort, Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort, and the Bob Marshall Wilderness are all within a short drive. At the heart of the county is the City of Kalispell, the county seat and largest community with approximately 33,000 residents. Kalispell, home to the Greater Valley Health Center’s main clinic, serves as the professional, medical, governmental, and retail center for roughly 140,000 people across northwest Montana.
The Greater Valley Health Center (GVHC) is a federally qualified health center and private, nonprofit corporation overseen by a volunteer eight-member Board of Directors. GHVC’s mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered healthcare for all residents of the Flathead Valley, with services designed to meet the needs of both insured and underserved populations. GVHC employs 115 staff members and offers integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. GVHC ensures affordability through a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, making care accessible to all. In 2023, GVHC served 7,850 patients across 32,575 visits. Federal Health and Human Services funding supports operations, while Federal Public Health Service deemed status provides malpractice coverage for providers. GVHC maintains a strong financial outlook, with projected 2025 revenues of $25.9 million and expenses of $24 million, including the organization’s retail pharmacy operations.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is appointed by and reports directly to the GVHC Board of Directors, serving as an ex officio member of the Board. The CEO is responsible for advancing GVHC’s mission, implementing policies established by the Board, and providing strategic leadership to ensure continued growth and success. The CEO oversees the management and operations of GVHC across all service areas, and leads and develops staff, fosters collaboration, and upholds the highest standards of clinical excellence by ensuring performance meets or exceeds community, state, and national benchmarks. The CEO will be a visionary and operationally skilled leader who can balance strategic priorities with day-to-day management, ensuring that GVHC remains responsive to the needs of its patients, employees, and the broader community. The CEO plays a central role in guiding organizational culture, strengthening financial sustainability, and promoting innovation in healthcare delivery.
Required Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a health-related field, and two (2) years of executive leadership experience, preferably in supervisory capacities with hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Preferred Education & Experience: A master’s degree in a related field. Five (5) years of experience providing specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to help successfully manage a program including operational, financial and human resource management. Familiarity with community health centers. Experience working with limited resource populations. Experience in financial practice and management. Progressively responsible executive experience in an area relevant to the Health Center’s operations and mission. Experience in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, or a related area. Experience in personnel supervision and management.
For a complete position profile, full job description, full benefits summary and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on “Open Recruitments”. For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Greater Valley Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by October 12, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)
