Quick Leonard Kieffer has been retained by Dundy County Hospital based in Benkelman, NE to recruit its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to the CEO, the CFO is responsible for strategy, capital planning, service line development, and the long-term financial sustainability of the hospital.
THE ORGANIZATION
Dundy County Hospital (DCH) is a county-owned, 12-bed Critical Access Hospital serving Benkelman and the surrounding communities of Southwest Nebraska, Northeast Colorado, and Northwest Kansas – serving approximately 4,800 residents. DCH operates four provider-based Rural Health Clinics, swing beds, and an expanding specialty clinic and has added new providers and service lines in recent years while maintaining a deep commitment to accessible, high-quality rural healthcare. DCH has experienced significant growth in recent years, with net patient service revenue increasing from $10.7 million in FY 2024 to $15.6 million in FY 2026, representing approximately 45% growth over two years. The organization employs and/or contracts with 24 medical providers. Specialty services include general surgery, psychiatry, mental health counseling, cancer care, cardiology, interventional cardiology, orthopedic services, podiatry, pain management, and diabetes care. In the past two years the organization has recruited multiple specialty providers which has allowed residents to get care closer to home. In 2026 DCH partnered with the HCA HealthONE telemedicine network and became a member of the Greater Nebraska Rural Research Network. Over the years, due to strong community support, the DCH Foundation has provided a variety of resources to the organization.
THE COMMUNITY
Benkelman, NE is a quiet, inviting rural city located in the far southwestern corner of Nebraska, serving as the county seat of Dundy County. With a close-knit population, the community sits right at the picturesque junction where the north and south forks of the Republican River meet. If you are looking for an authentic taste of high-plains agricultural life, exceptionally low cost of living, exceptional outdoor recreation, or a peaceful base camp near the border of Colorado, Benkelman delivers genuine small-town charm.
