Joseph Khayat, MBA, RRT-ACCS, ACHE

Vice President, Orlando Health; President, Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital

Joseph Khayat is vice president of Orlando Health and president of Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital. He is responsible for leading all aspects of hospital operations with responsibility for achieving organizational objectives, monitoring quality care and meeting financial goals.

Previously, Joe served as chief operating officer of Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital where he led the development of the epilepsy monitoring unit and expansion of the bariatric surgery service line within the hospital. Prior to that role, Joe was the administrator of allied health and support services at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. Before joining Orlando Health in 2019, Joe was vice president of cardiovascular services for Osceola Regional Medical Center.

Joe is a registered respiratory therapist and began his career as a lead therapist of a cardiac ICU. He spent 15 years as a respiratory therapy supervisor and director of cardiovascular services and emergency preparedness, as well as working with a Level II trauma program and emergency preparedness teams.

Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in cardiopulmonary sciences from the University of Central Florida in Orlando and an MBA in healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a board member of Edgewood Children’s Ranch and Eight Waves.