Scott Smith has been appointed to the position of Market CEO for Tenet’s Healthcare’s Memphis market and CEO of Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis. Tenet’s Memphis market includes Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis and Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.

“Scott brings the perfect blend of leadership skills, experience and strategic thinking to this role,” said Central Group President for Tenet Healthcare, Matthew Stone. “We are confident he will build upon the growth and development already underway at Saint Francis Healthcare.”

Smith brings nearly 20 years of extensive experience leading hospitals in several different markets. Most recently, he served as a market CEO for Tennessee-based LifePoint Health in Arkansas at National Park Medical Center and Saline Memorial Hospital where he implemented multiple new service lines, brought new technology and increased employee retention.

Smith earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Mississippi State University and his Master of Science in Business Administration and Management from Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi.