Desert Healthcare District Directors have Changed Timeline for Hiring New CEO
PALM SPRINGS — Desert Healthcare District Directors have slowed down their quest to hire a new CEO so new directors elected in November can be involved in the hiring process,
While the modified timeline allows new board members to have a say in the selection process, directors run the risk of losing candidates if the time between the first round and final round of interviews is more than a month. Directors were willing to take that risk.
The original hiring deadline was Sept. 9-10.
The filing deadline to apply, once set for August, is now Oct. 25.
The CEO search comes after the board voted unanimously in May to terminate the contract of then-CEO Chris Christensen.
The Desert Healthcare District is a local public agency serving the Coachella Valley with a vision to achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents. The District encompasses approximately 400,000 residents across the nine incorporated cities and surrounding unincorporated communities of the valley. It was established in 1948 by the state of California to own and operate community hospital facilities, a role that ultimately led to the development of what is now Desert Regional Medical Center. The Chief Executive Officer position is responsible for executing this strategic vision, managing a $650 million voter-approved revenue stream and directing an extensive grantmaking portfolio.
The annual salary for the outgoing Chief Executive Officer was $280,000. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
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