SVP, Chief Development Officer
PAM Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Enola • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for driving enterprise growth through the strategic development of new inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, joint venture partnerships, and targeted acquisitions
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of all growth initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, clinical priorities, and financial goals
- Develop and lead the company’s national growth strategy for inpatient rehabilitation hospital (IRF) expansion through de novo projects, joint ventures, and acquisitions
- Identify and assess new market opportunities based on population trends, referral patterns, payor mix, and competitive dynamics
- Oversee the site selection lifecycle of new IRF builds
- Partner with real estate, legal, operations, and clinical teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, licensure requirements, and industry best practices
- Manage development timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful and timely project delivery
- Source, negotiate, and structure joint venture agreements with health systems and strategic partners
- Lead deal structuring, term sheet development, and coordination with legal counsel through final execution
- Identify and evaluate acquisition targets that align with the company’s clinical and geographic growth objectives
- Collaborate with finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure smooth post-close transition
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Real Estate Development, or a related field required
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH) strongly preferred
- Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience in healthcare development, with a focus on inpatient rehabilitation or post-acute care
- Proven track record in leading successful de novo healthcare facility development and joint venture formation
- Experience in healthcare real estate, market analysis, project management, and regulatory navigation
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Deep understanding of Certificate of Need (CON) processes, reimbursement models, and inpatient rehabilitation compliance standards.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid benefit time
- Excellent insurance options
- Opportunities for professional growth through Education Advancement Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
healthcare developmentinpatient rehabilitationjoint venture formationmarket analysisproject managementregulatory navigationdeal structuringterm sheet developmentrisk mitigation
Soft Skills
leadershipnegotiationcommunicationrelationship-building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH)