Parkridge Health System
Chris Cosby has a strong background in healthcare administration. Currently, they serve as the Chief Executive Officer at Parkridge Health System, a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Tenet Healthcare as the Market CEO for Saint Francis Health from November 2021 to April 2023. Before joining Tenet Healthcare, they held various leadership roles at HCA, including Chief Executive Officer at Poinciana Medical Center from May 2017 to November 2021, and Chief Operations Officer at Doctors Hospital of Augusta from September 2012 to May 2017. Chris also gained experience at Community Health Systems as Assistant Chief Executive Officer at Trinity Hospital of Augusta from January 2011 to September 2012, Assistant Chief Executive Officer at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center from March 2009 to December 2010, and Assistant Chief Executive Officer at Byrd Regional Hospital from June 2007 to March 2009. Chris began their career at East Alabama Medical Center as an Assistant Administrator from June 2005 to June 2007. Prior to that, they worked at Cooper Green Hospital as a Senior Administrative Project Coordinator from November 2003 to May 2005, and at Baptist Health System as an Administrative Intern from May 2002 to December 2002.
Chris Cosby completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration at Auburn University from 2000 to 2003. Chris then pursued an MS in Health Care Administration and an MBA in Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2003 to 2005.
Parkridge Health System
Looking to join a dynamic, professional team that’s patient-centered, community-oriented and treats both its patients and colleagues like family? Parkridge Health System includes five hospitals “working together as one” to provide quality, comprehensive patient care: Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Parkridge Valley Hospital Adult Campus, Parkridge Valley Hospital Child & Adolescent Campus and Parkridge West Hospital. Parkridge Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services that include a 24-hour ER, cardiology, orthopedics and other surgical services, including robotic and AI-assisted technology, in addition to oncology services at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Parkridge. Parkridge East Hospital provides 24-hour ER as well as obstetrical care, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and advanced surgical services in robotics, orthopedics and complex gynecological procedures. Parkridge Valley Hospital offers behavioral health and addictive disorder treatment services for children, adolescents and adults at four distinctive campuses. Parkridge West Hospital, in nearby Jasper, Tennessee, provides 24-hour ER, outpatient lab, outpatient imaging, outpatient physical therapy and inpatient behavioral health services at Parkridge Valley West. The culture of patient safety as top priority, community stewardship and colleague professional growth are among the endearing qualities Parkridge Health has been renowned for in the communities it serves for more than 52 years. Parkridge Health System is part of HCA Healthcare, which has been named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere every year since 2010. Visit our website below to learn more about exciting and rewarding careers at Parkridge Health.