ELLINWOOD — After an extensive search, the Board of Trustees at Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic have named Troy Moore, DPT, as the new Chief Executive Officer.
“We are excited to welcome Troy as our new CEO. He brings a proven track record of strong leadership and a high level of performance, combined with his passion for exceptional patient care, that our patients and families have come to trust,” said David Gonzales, board chair.
Gonzales said the members of the hospital board are confident that under Moore’s leadership, the hospital and clinic will continue its commitment to the best in patient care and fiscal responsibility.
“Together, we can ensure a strong future in health care for our families,” he said.
Moore, who is currently a physical therapist, will continue with both inpatient and outpatient care but limit hours while transitioning to the administrative role.
“Stepping into the CEO role is both an honor and responsibility,” Moore said. “My clinical background keeps me grounded in patient care and moving into organizational leadership allows me to expand that impact by supporting our caregivers, strengthening services and ensuring the long-term stability of Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic.”
Gonzales said the staff speaks well of Moore’s leadership style and are comfortable having him lead them in the future.
Moore said his priorities for the first six to 12 months include strengthening communication and goal setting within each department, gaining a clear understanding of the hospital and clinic’s financial health, and establishing measurable objectives that support sustainable growth for a rural health-care system.
“I look forward to working closely with our staff and the Board on strategic planning, while maintaining open and transparent communication with the USDA and our community so we can align expectations, priorities, and goals to ensure we remain a strong, trusted resource for the families we serve.”
Moore said Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic continues to strengthen its role in the community by expanding services and outpatient care, bringing more specialty providers to the hospital, and keeping patients close to home to ensure high quality, accessible care for all.
“I’m especially excited building on our recent investments in a state-of-the-art surgery suite, which has already led to increased patient volume and has even greater potential for the future,” he said. “In addition, expanding wound care services and bringing in specialty physicians strengthens our medical footprint, improves access to care, and allows more residents to receive advanced services right here in Ellinwood.”
Moore said he is leaning on senior staff and managers to help with the transitions and eventually plans on spending 25 percent of his time doing patient care, particularly working with sports and orthopedic conditions with area athletes.
