Rick Metzger, BSN, has been appointed CEO of USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Ala.
Mr. Metzger most recently served as interim CEO of the 349-bed hospital, according to a Nov. 13 news release from Mobile-based USA Health.
With a 30-year healthcare career, he joined the hospital in 2016 and has served as COO and vice president of operations and surgical services.
USA Health purchased the hospital from St. Louis-based Ascension in 2023 for $85 million. Mr. Metzger was a "steady force" during the acquisition and brings extensive experience in supporting teams that provide patient-centered, compassionate care, according to John Marymont, MD, vice president for medical affairs.