IASIS Healthcare recently promoted Jacob Golich to Administrator of Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, a leading community hospital that provides comprehensive health care services including emergency care, orthopedics, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, maternity care, women’s services, pain management and wound care in a caring atmosphere.

In his new role, Golich oversees the day-to-day operations of the 87-bed community hospital along with its employees. He is responsible for all internal and external relations for the state-of-the-art hospital, including physician and staff engagement, strategic planning and partnerships, and community involvement. He’ll also manage the future remodel and expansion plans for the hospital, which has been serving the East Valley for more than 60 years.

Golich previously served as Chief Operating Officer for IASIS Healthcare’s Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, where he was responsible for the growth and expansion of the hospital’s new programs, including trauma, geropsychology and orthopedics.

Golich received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Management from Illinois State University, and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Golich is a Mesa resident. He volunteers for United Way and has recently served as a board member for Oakwood Creative Care.