Bill Bryant Named CEO of Kindred Hospital Seattle-First Hill
Bill Bryant, BSN, RN, has been appointed chief executive officer of Kindred Hospital Seattle-First Hill, according to an Oct. 28, 2026, announcement from Kindred.
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Kindred stated that Bryant has more than 12 years of healthcare leadership experience, including previous roles as a chief nursing officer, chief operating officer and CEO. "Throughout his career, he has focused on strengthening hospital operations, supporting caregivers, and improving patient outcomes," the organization said in its announcement.
According to his professional profile, Bryant’s prior roles include serving as chief executive officer at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics starting in December 2025. He was previously chief operating officer and chief nursing officer at the same facility. His earlier experience includes serving as chief nursing officer at Perry County Memorial Hospital from 2020 to 2022 and at Ascension from 2016 to 2019.
Kindred Hospital Seattle-First Hill is a 50-bed long-term acute care hospital, according to Clinical Terminal data. The hospital is part of ScionHealth, which was formed in December 2021. ScionHealth operates Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals, which were separated when Kindred Healthcare became part of LifePoint Health, according to a company profile.