MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — USA Health Providence Hospital is seeing a leadership change, according to a recent announcement.
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The hospital said in a news release that Rick Metzger, MMHC, BSN has been named the CEO.
Hospital officials said that Metzger, who most recently served as the interim CEO, was named following a national search given his success record at the facility.
“Rick is a true servant leader who has already demonstrated success at Providence through devotion to his associates, which goes hand in hand with a deep commitment to patient care and safety,” said Owen Bailey, MSHA, FACHE , USA Health CEO and senior associate vice president for medical affairs. “It was clear Rick was the right person to lead the hospital into a new era.”
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According to the news release, Metzger brings experience in many roles within the healthcare business, ranging from positions including chief operating officer, vice president of operations and surgical services, and assistant administrator.