Chief Executive Officer; CEO Summit Medical Group Knoxville, TN

About the role

The CEO leads Summit Medical Group, overseeing strategy and operations for this physician-owned, multi-site healthcare organization. Working with the Board, physicians, and executives, the CEO ensures operational excellence, financial stability, and growth. This role guides the organization through industry changes while maintaining patient-focused care and physician engagement and fosters collaboration and performance within the executive team.

• Coker Group has been retained by Summit Medical Group (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Lead Summit Medical Group’s strategic development, set objectives, track progress, and align with mission
• Act as liaison between the Board of Directors and executive leadership, ensuring clear communication and informed
• Enhance physician engagement and alignment by promoting collaboration and supporting professional growth
• Oversee daily operations and develop strategies for immediate needs and long-term sustainability in a changing healthcare environment.
• Lead the transition to value-based care and population health, improving outcomes, managing costs, and meeting quality
• Assess expansion opportunities through market analysis, risk evaluation, and strategic investment
• Recruit, retain, and develop executive talent through rigorous hiring, mentorship, and
• Guide executive leadership to foster unity, accountability, and innovation, providing feedback
• Represent Summit externally, building relationships and seeking collaboration with partners
• Advise the Board with insights on operations and industry trends to shape governance

• At least 10 years’ progressive leadership in healthcare, including 5+ years in a senior executive role
• Proven experience with multi-site medical groups or healthcare delivery organizations
• Strong knowledge of outpatient and primary care models
• Multispecialty experience with emphasis on primary care (strongly preferred)
• Experience with multi-state operations (strongly preferred)
• Participation in industry associations (AMGA, MGMA) preferred
• Hospital system experience is an asset, but appreciation for physician-led outpatient settings required
• Demonstrated success in strategic growth, M&A, or system integration
• Solid financial skills and familiarity with value-based and risk-bearing care models

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Health, or related field strongly preferred
• Fellowship or executive leadership program experience preferred